States’ taxes lean most heavily on poorer residents. These states are trying to change that.

State taxes take a bigger share of income from poorer residents than wealthier ones. Nineteen states are making it worse.

Republicans seized the state Supreme Court after changing how judges are elected. The political implications — and ramifications for everyday life — are huge.

State supreme courts were once dominated by Democrats. A concerted effort by right-wing groups has changed that — with massive implications for abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and elections.

It's not just a problem of the past. Here's what you can do to protect everyone's future.

The only way to stop long-lasting harms is to end exposure. And that’s possible — with the right actions.

La única manera de acabar con los daños persistentes de la contaminación por plomo es eliminar la exposición. Es posible lograrlo con las medidas adecuadas.

An insufficient mental health care system pushes some families to give up custody of their children for care. States look for better solutions.

State and local governments often tax economic activity on tribal land, reducing what tribes can collect to fund services for their citizens. It’s the latest variation on centuries of wealth extraction.

This is the plain language version of our story on finding safe homes for people with disabilities.