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News · MN

Minneapolis Council hears response to proposed ordinance

Elections and voting

Neighbors and rideshare drivers addressed the Minneapolis City Council as it considered a proposed ordinance.

The Ballot Minnesota News DeskSep 22, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor proposes rules for Flock, surveillance tools

Elections and voting

The mayor’s proposal would establish new rules for Flock and other surveillance tools in Atlanta.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 22, 2026

News · NC

Charlotte council backs I-77 South toll lane expansion

Elections and voting

The City Council supported the I-77 South toll lane project, while community opinion remains divided.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 22, 2026

News · VT

Moose surrender unresolved after Vermont euthanasia order

Elections and voting

Burlington says Diane Wheeler’s dog has been involved in at least seven attacks and that she has refused to follow city orders.

The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 22, 2026

News · NJ

Fiber cable cut halts flights at Newark and two airports

Elections and voting

The FAA said an Amtrak construction crew severed a fiber line in New Jersey, causing an outage that grounded flights at three airports.

The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 22, 2026

News · DE

Delaware court rules Spadola can keep Wilmington seat

Elections and voting

The Court of Chancery sided with Wilmington Councilman James Spadola in his dispute with the rest of the City Council.

The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 21, 2026

News · HI

Honolulu Council seeks wider Red Hill groundwater tests

Elections and voting

The Honolulu City Council is calling for expanded groundwater testing around Red Hill, putting the focus on the scope and location of future sampling.

The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 21, 2026

News · TX

Texas City sets new rules for license plate reader system

Elections and voting

Texas City’s license plate reader system is subject to new rules, with the written policy central to understanding the change.

The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 20, 2026

News · AZ

Metro Phoenix city plans tighter data center rules

Elections and voting

A Metro Phoenix city is preparing to strengthen data center rules that have been in place for 20 years.

The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 20, 2026

News · UT

Utah lawmakers weigh data rules amid Salt Lake camera fight

Elections and voting

A dispute over cameras in Salt Lake City is intensifying as Utah lawmakers consider how related data should be governed.

The Ballot Utah DeskSep 20, 2026

News · DE

Chancery Court backs Wilmington councilman in seat fight

Elections and voting

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled for a Wilmington city councilman in a dispute over whether he could remain in office.

The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 20, 2026

News · OR

Moore throws four TD passes in Oregon’s 84-0 win

Elections and voting

No. 21 Oregon shut out Portland State as Moore threw four touchdown passes in an 84-point victory.

The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 20, 2026

News · WA

Seattle mayor orders review of emergency protocols

Elections and voting

Seattle’s mayor signed an order addressing the city’s emergency protocols while those procedures face scrutiny.

The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 19, 2026

News · WA

Seattle mayor signs order on emergency protocols

Elections and voting

The mayoral order addresses Seattle’s emergency protocols as the city faces scrutiny over how those procedures operate.

The Ballot Washington DeskSep 19, 2026

News · WA

Seattle mayor announces emergency management order

Elections and voting

The mayor announced an emergency management order concerning Seattle government, with no candidate race or election directly linked to the action.

The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 19, 2026

News · NJ

Newark City Council Passes Data Center Resolution

Elections and voting

The Newark City Council has adopted a resolution taking a position on data centers, with no election or candidate directly connected to the action.

The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 18, 2026

News · FL

Museum of Miami proposes Dinner Key terminal restoration

Elections and voting

The concept would preserve the historic Pan Am terminal while adding a new building for cultural and civic uses on the waterfront site.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 18, 2026

News · WY

Cox Ranch data center proposal moves toward final vote

Elections and voting

Cheyenne City Council advanced the proposed Cox Ranch data center project, but the council has not yet taken final action.

The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 18, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor seeks limits on license plate reader cameras

Elections and voting

The proposal would add new guardrails for Atlanta’s use of cameras that read vehicle license plates.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

News · NY

A Better Road Forward launches New York vehicle campaign

Elections and voting

The new advocacy coalition is promoting fully autonomous passenger vehicles as a path to safer streets and innovation in New York.

The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

News · NM

‘Pluribus’ wins six Emmys after filming in Albuquerque

Elections and voting

The Apple TV production employed more than 1,400 New Mexicans during its first season and earned 18 Emmy nominations.

The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 16, 2026

News · IL

Chicago mayor announces bid for reelection

Elections and voting

Chicago’s mayor has announced an intention to seek another term, but the bid is not yet tied to a specific election or candidate field.

The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · OK

Silver Alert issued for 67-year-old Oklahoma City man

Elections and voting

A Silver Alert has been issued for a 67-year-old man identified with Oklahoma City.

The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · NE

Omaha council approves settlement, speed limit and SRO contracts

Elections and voting

The Omaha City Council acted on a Blackstone building settlement, a lower speed limit and SRO contracts.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 16, 2026

News · IL

Chicago mayor announces bid for another term

Elections and voting

Chicago’s mayor has announced a reelection bid, stating an intention to seek another term leading the city.

The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 16, 2026

News · NE

Omaha council approves purchase of building on streetcar route

Elections and voting

The city can move ahead with acquiring a damaged building located along Omaha’s streetcar route.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · TX

Parrish Classic awards four UNT Dallas scholarships

Elections and voting

Students from Duncanville and DeSoto received four UNT Dallas scholarships through the football event.

The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · VA

NextEra, Dominion tie Richmond tower plan to merger approval

Elections and voting

The companies propose spending to on a Richmond tower if their merger receives approval.

The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · MD

Maryland appeals court denies Baltimore’s bid for pause

Elections and voting

The court declined to halt a lawsuit involving Baltimore’s inspector general while legal proceedings continue.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · MD

Maryland court denies Baltimore bid to halt legal process

Elections and voting

Baltimore failed to secure a pause in a legal process connected to an inspector general dispute.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026