As the 2026 elections near, election officials, lawmakers and advocacy groups await the ruling, which could determine not ...

Mapping state government efficiency initiatives is a complex challenge. Nearly half of states have recently created efficiency groups, had legislation proposed to make one, or were already well into ...

Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Several states undertook mid-decade ...