States struggle with the financial strain caused by the growing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, which tax public resources and challenge the insurance sector’s ability to manage escalating risks.

With the frequency and severity of natural disasters on the rise, states seek federal recovery aid that’s easier to apply for and spend. In this episode of “State of Play,” Washington Rep. Cindy Ryu (D) and Hawaii Rep. Lauren...

The Supreme Court will consider whether to limit an effort by the Environmental Protection Agency to curtail air pollution that drifts across state lines.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced a slate of changes to some long-standing rules about assistance after a disaster. The goal is to put assistance more quickly in the hands of those who need it.

States considered more than 1,500 bills on food safety, indoor air quality, toxic chemicals and water policy in 2023 legislative sessions.

As scientists learn more about the health and environmental effects of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” states are taking action.