Lexington used a $1 million public contract to wipe out millions in hospital bills. In rural Paducah, organizers are crowdfunding — hoping to clear a fraction of that total without city hall.

In Uganda, disasters ranging from seasonal floods, landslides, to public health emergencies--rarely spare ordinary citizens. Families displaced by floods can spend weeks in makeshift shelters, while ...

Despite laws in place, predictable emergencies are still being exploited, revealing gaps in planning and accountability ...

Brightline West’s final environmental assessment is 99% complete, clearing a major hurdle for the high-speed rail line ...