But have you ever stopped to ponder what the word "Commonwealth" really means and why it's applied to some states and territories but not others? The global and historical answer behind it might ...

In the 2024 presidential election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the race came down seven battleground states — any of which had the potential to swing ...

This year, if you know the winner(s) in these five states — Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and perhaps a sixth, Arizona — you’ll know which candidate has ...

Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida and South Carolina. These states vary in climate and cover just about every region of the United States. So what do they have in common? They are all ...

Americans value seven factors when it comes to choosing a best place to retire. The top five best states to retire to in 2024 are New Hampshire, Utah, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Colorado.

While Americans across 50 states and Washington, D.C. are voting on Election Day—or already voted early—some states’ votes will be more closely watched than others. Over the last half ...

As if prices for goods and services weren’t high enough, most state and local governments also impose a sales tax. Sales tax is a key revenue tool used to ramp up general funds for essential ...

Some states shine in health care. Some soar in education. Some excel in both – or in much more. The Best States rankings by U.S. News draw on thousands of data points to measure how well states ...

Pennsylvania is one of seven swing — or battleground — states in this year's election, but what exactly, are battleground states? Here's what a swing state is, and why both Harris and Trump ...

From favorable tax climates and robust infrastructure to skilled workforces and strategic locations, the best states for business growth have crafted environments that entrepreneurs and ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Adam writes about state and local policy and urban economic issues. A good business climate encourages entrepreneurs to start new companies ...

In the Tenth Amendment, the Constitution also recognizes the powers of the state governments. Traditionally, these included the “police powers” of health, education, and welfare. So many ...