US military troops come in active-duty, Guard, and reserve forces. Here's what each one does.
US military forces do a lot at home and abroad, but the different types of troops and the rules for each can be confusing.
Blue state ranchers thrown ‘to the wolves’ seek President Trump’s rescue
Ranchers on Colorado's Western Slope hope the Trump administration will intervene after wildlife officials began a voter-mandated reintroduction of gray wolves.
The Populist Cure Is Worse Than the Elite Disease
Some of the problems, however, that motivate populists aren’t problems at all, and populist anger is rooted in something else ...
Mass. nurses need more resources, time with patients. This union leader is fighting to get both
"We absolutely have to get the money out of health care, and put it at the bedside," Katie Murphy, of the Massachusetts ...
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Commentary: Florida government transparency is collapsing — and DeSantis is leading the way
Public records laws in Florida aren’t suggestions, but Ron DeSantis’ office has decided that compliance is optional.
Ramaswamy’s Celebrity and Trump Ties Give Him a Jump in Ohio Governor’s Race
A poll circulated in late January by Tony Fabrizio, the Trump-aligned pollster who also worked for Mr. Vance’s Senate ...
Lee Cataluna: Hawaiʻi Is Sticking Its Neck Out In Resisting Trump
Hawaiʻi political leaders haven't wasted any time fighting back against the aggressive first acts of the new president.
In CT, Republicans seek a closer alignment with Trump
Many bills raised by the CT GOP won't pass, but they make a statement about the party's identity as it tries to reverse a ...
Texas and Trump boost cooperation to prevent illegal immigration at the U.S. - Mexico border
Governor Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington ...
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Issuing a call for urgency in delivering fair school funding that meets Pennsylvania’s constitutional obligation [column]
Ten years ago, the School District of Lancaster and others filed a landmark lawsuit against state leaders, alleging the commonwealth was failing to provide all children with a constitutionally mandate ...
As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male
Most states haven't modernized their constitutions to reflect the rise of women in politics. Among those that have are New ...
Just Askin': How many counties in the US are named Hamilton?
Hamilton County, Ohio, with the last census showing 830,639 residents, is the third-largest county in the state by population ...