Smiley, Mulroy make the case against what they see as overreach.

Prominent on the ballot will be several referenda aimed at city voters.

Leadership is an issue at both state and local levels.

Democrats making changes at local, state levels.

Funding for upgrading a dangerous intersection was a cooperative effort.

City and state seem headed for serious conflict over the gun issue.

Who might be running in the next major cycle?

"We’re facing intimidation from state politicians who should be our partners."

Democrats’ hopes are palpable as their 2024 convention gets underway.

A ballot initiative seeks to put the final ban on slavery.