Pope Francis called on all of us to bring mercy, dignity and humanity to our criminal legal systems. This commentary is by Tom Dalton of Essex Junction, executive director of Vermonters for Criminal ...

The efforts mark the latest attempt by legislators to alter laws backed by the voters they represent. In February, for example, Michigan enacted revisions to a paid sick leave law initiated by voters ...

Republican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction ...

It’s time to reconsider how Indiana approaches economic development. But, the biggest reason to have a statewide debate on ...

Trump’s comments undermined previous statements by his top aides and were a blunt sign of his administration’s intention to ...

An independent and free press is essential for a functioning democracy. That’s precisely why it’s in the administration’s crosshairs.

Matt Little, the former DFL state senator and Lakeville mayor, is entering the race to replace Rep. Angie Craig in ...

The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which ...

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed a trio of President Trump’s ambassadors, who will be stationed in the United Kingdom, Turkey ...

Matt Little, a former Minnesota state senator, is planning a run for the U.S. House, a bid to fill the seat soon to be vacant ...

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to ...

Elon Musk has departed from the White House as he prepares to end his tenure as the department’s leader, according to ...