Push to unionize workers in tiny town outside Seattle ignites a national cause.

When lawmakers decide where our tax dollars should go in a tough economy, how exactly do they prioritize spending our hard-earned cash?

Elections with national implications get a lot of media attention, but it's the local races that can have a huge impact on the lives of everyday Americans.

As cash-strapped local and state governments look to raise more money, many are moving toward privatizing things that used to be public. Is it a good decision?