News · AR
Police announce missing-person alert in Little Rock
Public safetyA police department has announced a missing-person alert involving Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 5, 2026
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News · CA
Los Angeles limits immigration agents’ use of city property
ImmigrationA new ordinance adds Mayor Karen Bass’ municipal-property restrictions for immigration agents to the Los Angeles city code.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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
News · DE
Wilmington passes renter assistance pilot measure
HousingThe newly passed legislation creates a Wilmington pilot program focused on helping low-income renters.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · MD
Scott seeks to limit inspector general’s access to records
Elections and votingBaltimore Mayor Brandon Scott filed for a protective order covering some records sought by the inspector general.
The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NJ
Newark schools calls audit result a strong pass
EducationThe district describes a positive audit outcome, but that phrase does not identify the auditors’ formal opinion or detailed findings.
The Ballot New Jersey News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
Bass signs directive addressing ICE raids in Los Angeles
ImmigrationExecutive Directive 17 is intended to strengthen Los Angeles’ response to ICE raids and masked federal agents.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · IL
Chicago council approves higher vote threshold for new debt
Elections and votingThe measure would require support from three-fifths of the 50-member City Council before Chicago could approve new borrowing.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Minneapolis approves human monitor rule for driverless rides
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance requiring human oversight of driverless rideshare service in the city.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Phoenix-based Leslie’s files for Chapter 11
Elections and votingThe pool company is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OK
New charter school announced for downtown Oklahoma City
EducationThe announcement comes as Oklahoma City Public Schools faces lower enrollment, putting attention on how the new school will take shape.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AK
LaFrance proposes steady budget, warns of fiscal cliff
Economy and jobsAnchorage Mayor LaFrance is seeking limited overall budget change while warning that the city faces greater financial pressure next year.
The Ballot Alaska DeskOct 3, 2026
News · WI
Milwaukee County votes to remove Flock cameras from parks
Elections and votingMilwaukee County approved removing Flock cameras from parks, moving the issue from a policy vote to implementation.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Jacob Frey vetoes Minneapolis driverless rideshare measure
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis mayor rejected a city ordinance addressing driverless rideshare service.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Frey says he will veto driverless rideshare ordinance
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance concerning driverless rideshares, but Mayor Jacob Frey says he will veto it.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MD
Scott seeks protective order in Baltimore records dispute
Elections and votingBaltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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 · RI
Smiley’s conduct draws notice after loss to Morales
Elections and votingThe Boston Globe has drawn attention to Mayor Brett Smiley’s behavior following a loss to David Morales.
The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MO
Kansas City man dies after July 4 shooting
Public safetyA man shot July 4 in Kansas City, Missouri, died this week, and his death has been classified as a homicide.
The Ballot Missouri DeskOct 2, 2026
News · OK
Oklahoma City approves roadwork tied to first Buc-ee’s
Elections and votingThe city approved roadwork connected to Oklahoma’s first Buc-ee’s while concerns about outward development remained unresolved.
The Ballot Oklahoma 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 · OR
Portland chamber CEO sues city over arts tax increase
Economy and jobsThe Portland Metro Chamber’s CEO has sued Portland over an increase to the city’s arts tax.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · TX
Houston council member ties tax relief to better pay
Economy and jobsA proposal would require companies to offer better pay before receiving tax relief in Houston.
The Ballot Texas News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · CA
Amber Alert issued for four children in Southern California
Public safetyPolice issued an Amber Alert involving four missing children in Southern California.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 1, 2026
News · AK
Handeland proposes district School Board elections
EducationAnchorage Assemblyman Donald Handeland is proposing that Anchorage School Board members be elected through geographic districts.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · OR
Portland deprioritizes psychedelic enforcement
Public safetyThe Portland City Council voted to make police enforcement involving psychedelics a lower city priority.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 30, 2026
News · ID
Police investigate political sign thefts in West Boise
Public safetyPolice are examining a series of political sign thefts that occurred in West Boise over the weekend.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WV
West Virginia launches home energy rebate programs
Energy and environmentGov. Patrick Morrisey announced a statewide rollout of rebates aimed at helping residents make energy-saving home upgrades.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · FL
Miami-Dade chase suspect held without bond
Public safetyA court ordered the suspect in a Miami-Dade carjacking case and police chase to remain in custody without bond.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WY
Cheyenne Council rejects Hereford Ranch zoning change
HousingThe Cheyenne City Council turned down a proposed zoning change connected to Hereford Ranch, leaving the request without council approval.
The Ballot Wyoming News DeskSep 30, 2026