News · TX
Oak View Group Sues Dallas Over Fair Park Contract
Elections and votingFair Park’s former private operator seeks more than, alleging Dallas failed to meet funding and other contractual commitments.
The Ballot Texas DeskOct 4, 2026
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News · LA
New Orleans asks U.S. Supreme Court to review clerk case
Elections and votingThe city is challenging a Louisiana ruling that upheld the elimination of an elected criminal court clerk’s office after an election.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MD
Maryland court denies Baltimore request in OIG dispute
Elections and votingAn appellate court rejected Baltimore’s request for a protective order, finding that the requested court action did not appear necessary.
The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 2, 2026
News · TX
Women win suit for air conditioning in Texas prisons
Public safetyThe women called the “lionesses” prevailed in a lawsuit seeking air conditioning across the Texas prison system.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MN
DOJ sues Minnesota and Twin Cities over handgun waits
Public safetyA federal lawsuit challenges 30-day handgun waits that the Justice Department says can extend to nearly 60 days.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 27, 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 · 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 · 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 · DE
Chancery Court backs Wilmington councilman in seat fight
Elections and votingThe 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 · NV
Nevada justices dismiss Lone Mountain Temple appeals
Energy and environmentThe dismissals leave intact a lower-court ruling upholding Las Vegas’ approval of the planned Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ME
Judge orders Bath police to release homicide records
Public safetyA Maine judge directed Bath police to release records connected to a 2024 double homicide.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · NE
Omaha council approves settlement, speed limit and SRO contracts
Elections and votingThe Omaha City Council acted on a Blackstone building settlement, a lower speed limit and SRO contracts.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MD
Maryland appeals court denies Baltimore’s bid for pause
Elections and votingThe 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 votingBaltimore failed to secure a pause in a legal process connected to an inspector general dispute.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026