Politics

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Politics

City Councils Weigh New Rules on Emergency Health Costs

A surprise bill after an ambulance ride has become a campaign issue in several big cities.
Ryan Collins•

Young Voters Are Rewriting the Local Campaign Playbook

Door-knocking is out of fashion, group chats are in, and turnout is rising.
Tom Ashworth•

Lawmakers Argue Over Who Pays When Credit Scores Fall

A new bill would stop medical debt from counting against borrowers. Insurers and banks read it…
Ryan Collins•

What Equal Pay Day Means to the People Who March for It

Organisers say this year’s crowds are younger and angrier than ever.
Hannah Whitfield•

States Prepare for Protests Over New Public Health Rules

Police chiefs have asked for clearer guidance before the weekend.
Marcus Boateng•

New Census Data Will Reshape the Map in Three Counties

Both parties are quietly redrawing their plans for next year.
Priya Nair•

Ministers Dodge Questions on the Resignation Timetable

A long press conference produced very few answers.
Tom Ashworth•

Town Halls Are Packed Again, and Nobody Is Sure Why

Local meetings that once drew a dozen people now fill the room.
Tom Ashworth•