Matt McCoy was reelected chair of the Polk County Board of Supervisors at the board's first meeting of 2026. Mark Holm was elected vice chair.

The special election in September 2026 won't be the first time the city and voters have considered a sales tax that could ...

The North Walk-in-Water Creek Lots cost the county $226,250, which includes $5,000 for closing costs, Tabitha Biehl, director ...

Democrat Renee Hardman and Republican Lucas Loftin seek the District 16 Senate seat, representing parts of West Des Moines, ...

There will be no tax increase in Polk Township under the 2026 budget that was adopted at the supervisors meeting Monday. Millage will remain 0.62, with the fire tax remaining 0.37, which goes ...

With mortgage rates down to 6.15% and more properties expected to hit the market, Oregon homebuyers have a rare advantage ...

Rep. Jake Johnson is a member of N.C. House leadership now. His challenger, Mike Hager, was the House majority leader before ...

"If homes have lost value, does this mean assessed value for property tax purposes will go down, taking real property tax obligations with it? "I made myself laugh due to the odds against this." — ...

The documented new growth since 2020 will help bring in millions more dollars in tax revenue over the next few years.

The Des Moines metro is starting 2026 on the heels of one of the most significant building booms and growth spurts in its ...

The USA TODAY Network is betting big on Florida. With more than 200 journalists spread across the Sunshine State—more than any other news organization.

Florida’s growing senior population—dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—could affect healthcare, schools, and workforce availability.