This is an important year for Scottish politics. In four months' time, on Thursday 7 May, we will go to the polls to elect a new set of MSPs to run the country.

THE 53 per cent to 47 per cent lead for Yes on the standard independence question in Find Out Now's new poll for The National is ...

The deputy leader of Shropshire Council has said that plans to devolve power to town and parish councils would keep services going, and may mean smaller authorities do a better job. Shropshire Council ...

Alberta First Nations are applauding a ruling by an Alberta Court of Kings Bench judge on Friday that a proposed question for a referendum on the province’s separation from Canada is unconstitutional.

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The row stems from the Pride in Place programme, a UK-wide initiative which provides funding directly to local authorities. More than a dozen councils in Scotland are set to benefit from a fund of up ...

The Canadian territory of Nunavut is working to take over management of its lands and resources from the federal government -- a years-long process known as devolution. It is not seeking independence ...

Voters across Minnesota approved dozens of school district referendums in Tuesday’s election, raising property tax rates to pay for operating costs, building renovations and technology needs. Results ...

DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Voters on Tuesday approved an Avon Schools referendum designed to allow the district to continue to assess a higher property tax rate than allowed by state law for educational ...

AITKIN — It’s a no for a new elementary school in Aitkin. Fifty-three percent of voters opposed a bond referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 4, that sought funds to build a school to replace Rippleside ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Most voters in Indiana don’t have any reason to go to the polls on Tuesday because there are not state, federal or municipal elections. However that’s not the case for people ...