Democrats made sweeping gains in state governments in the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across battleground and historically Republican-leaning states. The party took full control in Minnesota and Wisconsin and could pick up more states to earn additional trifectas. That means control of both statehouse chambers and of the governor's office. The wins put pressure on the party to answer to an electorate angry over the price of gas, inflation, affordable housing and the rising cost of living. State governments shape a wide array of policies affecting everyday lives. That included tax rates and abortion rights, school choice and education funding, and data center development.
Protestors carry a banner with the words "We don't have houses, the tents stay" during a demonstration to demand affordable housing, in downtown Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Gov. Matt Meyer on Wednesday ceremonially signed two laws aimed at making it easier and less expensive to build housing in Delaware.
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Quebec should focus on immediate economic challenges rather than wait for…
Several new Maryland laws affecting renters, prospective tenants and housing providers take effect Oct. 1.
For families in Laurel, finding a home they can afford can be challenging as housing costs continue to rise.
That could soon change for some families with a new affordable housing development planned in Laurel.
More than $18 million has been awarded for affordable rental housing construction at The Village at Mitchell Pond.
State leaders, housing advocates and community members gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Reese Apartments, a new affordable housing community in Felton that developers say is already highlighting Delaware's ongoing housing shortage.
Community leaders, housing advocates and elected officials gathered in Milford Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of Lafayette Place, a new affordable housing development expected to bring dozens of homeownership opportunities to working families in Kent County.
Officials say the fire was started in the home's crawl space sometime between 3 p.m. on May 22 and 9 a.m. on May 28.