California got a below-average No. 30 ranking among the states when my trusty spreadsheet looked at eight yardsticks of ...

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as the country's top law enforcement officer, ...

Spread the loveSouth Dakota’s educational landscape continues to evolve, with many middle schools offering excellent programs and opportunities for students. As we look ahead to 2025, several schools ...

"Very high" levels of the virus were detected by the CDC in New Mexico, with "high" levels in Oregon, Arkansas, and Maine.

Data mapped by Newsweek has revealed how much families spend on child care in every state as a proportion of their income.

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.

Many voters backed ballot measures to protect abortion, even as they elected a president who attacks abortion rights.

North Dakota has a state income tax, but the rate is low compared to other states. Additionally, the state's alcohol and tobacco taxes are low, and the property tax rates are on par with those in ...

Progressive priorities such as abortion rights, grocery tax repeal and legalized recreational marijuana were all defeated.

In the Empire State, abortion is legal until 24 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion is currently banned in South Dakota, except when ...

The voting reflects deep regional divisions, with some states moving toward greater access and others maintaining restrictions.

See the full results on the abortion measures below: ...