Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.

On a busy first day full of handshakes and ceremonial tasks, Moore spent his time setting a serious tone. Here’s what we ...

Maryland's legislative session opens with the governor calling for $2 billion in cuts to balance the state budget amid an almost $3 billion shortfall.

Labor is on track to spend at least $12 billion more on public servant wages than it forecast in its first budget, but says ...

Senate President Bill Ferguson is warning Maryland lawmakers they will have to walk a tightrope this session to maintain ...