News · FL
Dashcam video shows car flipping after FHP PIT maneuver
Elections and votingThe newly released footage captures an FHP trooper using a PIT maneuver during a Miami-Dade chase last month.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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News · WA
Human remains found in wooded area in Frederickson
Elections and votingAn investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a wooded area of Frederickson, Washington.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · IL
Illinois justices weigh Chicago police discipline rules
Public safetyThe Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments over changes to the rules for Chicago police disciplinary hearings.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 25, 2026
News · DE
Council member files county tax assessment complaint
Economy and jobsA Wilmington City Council member has asked the county to review a tax assessment through its complaint process.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 24, 2026
News · TX
Abbott proposes student screen-time limits in Texas schools
EducationGov. Greg Abbott is calling for limits on student screen time in Texas schools, raising questions about scope, exceptions and implementation.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 24, 2026
News · TX
Houston initially declines payment over car caught in gunfire
EducationA University of Houston student’s car was caught in police gunfire at Highland Village, and Houston initially said it would not pay.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending, no new taxes
Economy and jobsThe mayor’s proposed city budget raises public safety spending while avoiding new taxes.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 24, 2026
News · FL
Miami-Dade sheriff backs Florida’s Amendment 3
Public safetyRosie Cordero-Stutz supports the proposed amendment as a statewide law enforcement group and other officials raise funding concerns.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 24, 2026
News · IN
INDOT proposes $5 million in Central Indiana projects
Elections and votingThe proposed plan includes relocating fiber along I-69 and improving the U.S. 421 intersection at Willow Road.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MA
Boston councilors seek tighter police surveillance rules
Public safetyA proposed resolution would expand disclosure requirements for Boston police surveillance tools and the companies that operate them.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · AR
North Little Rock police install no-thru-traffic signs
Public safetyNorth Little Rock police have posted signs directing drivers not to use designated routes for through travel.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · NC
Charlotte, NCDOT sign I-77 South community benefits deal
HousingThe agreement creates a framework for up to in community investments tied to the proposed I-77 South expansion.
The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
Connecticut IG rules 2009 fatal police shooting justified
Public safetyThe inspector general found officers were justified in shooting a man who pointed an unloaded gun at them during a 2009 encounter.
The Ballot Connecticut Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
State Clears Officers After 17-Year East Hartford Delay
Public safetyConnecticut’s inspector general cleared three officers in a fatal East Hartford shooting and attributed the delayed finding to a missing report.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 23, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending
Economy and jobsThe mayor’s budget proposal raises public safety spending without adding new taxes, but it is not yet a final city budget.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 23, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor proposes city surveillance oversight rules
Public safetyThe plan would require reviews, use policies and audits for higher-risk tools, including some license plate readers.
The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · NC
Charlotte council vote focuses on I-77 South toll lanes
Elections and votingCharlotte City Council is taking up the future of an I-77 South toll lane project through a formal council vote.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 23, 2026
News · MN
Minneapolis Council hears response to proposed ordinance
Elections and votingNeighbors 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 votingThe 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 votingThe 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 votingBurlington 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 · WI
Johnson presents proposed 2027 Milwaukee budget
Economy and jobsMilwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has presented his proposed city budget for 2027.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 22, 2026
News · NJ
Fiber cable cut halts flights at Newark and two airports
Elections and votingThe 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 votingThe 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 · KS
Police investigate cut-down Flock camera in west Wichita
Public safetyPolice are investigating after a Flock camera was cut down in west Wichita, making the incident a public safety matter.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · HI
Honolulu Council seeks wider Red Hill groundwater tests
Elections and votingThe 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 · NV
Las Vegas approves deal for eight outdoor fitness spaces
Energy and environmentThe Las Vegas City Council approved a contract covering eight new outdoor fitness spaces in the city.
The Ballot Nevada DeskSep 20, 2026
News · TX
Texas City sets new rules for license plate reader system
Elections and votingTexas 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 votingA 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 votingA 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