The name of the Texas oil and gas regulatory agency — unlike its peers in other states — has nothing to do with fossil fuels or natural resources. The Railroad Commission of Texas hasn’t had anything ...

Union members say the non-endorsement ignores Harris’ role in securing Teamsters’ retirement benefits and Biden’s pro-union ...

There are lots of ways to increase voter turnout and lessen the influence of money in elections — as other countries have ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent comment about replacing the Affordable Care Act if Trump returns to office has stirred ...

The state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate just twice in more than 70 years. Armies of canvassers hope ...

As fire season winds down, firefighters employed by the federal government are facing what they say is another potential disaster: significant pay cuts that could trigger a mass exodus of workers. A ...

As president, Donald Trump talked big and often about improving the nation’s deteriorating highways, bridges, dams, train rails and airports, which were collectively assigned a D+ by the American ...

Residents of the tiny East Bay town of Sunol, California like to say that it used to be a tight-knit community. Bordered by chaotic commuter roads, just over a hill from Silicon Valley, the census ...

The state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate just twice in more than 70 years. Armies of canvassers hope climate will change that.

Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy company’s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes. Long-suffering residents of Dimock, Pennsylvania, feel cautiously ...

Jessica Goodheart is a senior reporter at Capital & Main. She has written for the Los Angeles Times, the L.A. Reader and UPI, among other publications. Prior to joining Capital & Main, she worked at ...