In 1861, Montgomery was the capital of the Confederate States of America, which later moved to Richmond, Virginia. Today, the city is recognized for its revitalization projects, universities and ...

Many state capitals are thriving metropolises with great jobs and vibrant cultural life. But others have struggled to live up ...

Methodology: For this study, GOBankingRates analyzed each state capital to find the cost of living comfortably in each city. Data was culled from the U.S. Census American Community Survey ...

Here's how Salem did and where it ranked on the list. WalletHub's methodology for ranking best US state capitals to live in 2025 WalletHub used 48 metrics in four categories to determine the best ...

This story is part of our annual look at the state of American design. This year, we’re highlighting work that shines through an acrimonious moment—and makes the case for optimism. We’re ...

STATES OF PLAY — The 2024 election results might have upended Washington, but they barely budged the political dynamics in state capitals across ... built housing for America’s middle class.

a Florida Republican who founded the US House’s DOGE Caucus. “The only cure is to cut.” The rush in these state capitals to emulate DOGE is an early illustration of the considerable sway ...

Ever daydream about moving to your state’s capital? Capital cities can often be an incredible mix of culture, politics and extremely diverse job markets, making them rather attractive places to ...