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What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsEight measures sent to the ballot by state lawmakers address taxes, education, election rules and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 29, 2026
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News · WA
Washington voters to review 9.9% tax on millionaires
Economy and jobsVoters will decide whether to keep or reject the income tax approved by the Washington Legislature.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · FL
Florida’s 3 proposed 2026 financial amendments explained
Economy and jobsFlorida voters will consider three proposed constitutional amendments in November 2026 addressing taxes and the state budget.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 27, 2026
News · TN
Trump to attend Tennessee-Texas game as tariff cuts loom
Economy and jobsTrump’s Knoxville trip comes as the Senate faces a deadline on college sports legislation and the U.S. and China prepare tariff cuts.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WA
U.S., China agree to tariff cuts and AI incident channel
Economy and jobsAn eight-point consensus covers tariff reductions on reciprocal trade and new talks between Washington and Beijing on artificial intelligence.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VT
Welch bill targets taxes on affordable housing grants
Economy and jobsThe Vermont senator’s bill would shield qualifying housing grants and state tax-credit sale income from federal taxation.
The Ballot Vermont News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
Data center votes draw scrutiny in Wisconsin campaigns
Economy and jobsIncumbents from both parties are facing questions about earlier legislation on data center tax incentives and regulations.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WA
Trump-Xi summit winds down as pressures test GOP
Economy and jobsThe leaders discussed trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war as some Republican lawmakers criticized Xi’s treatment in Washington.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 26, 2026
News · FL
Rick Scott proposes adding interest costs to CBO estimates
Economy and jobsThe Florida senator’s bill would require interest costs to be included in estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · AK
Senator backs Trump tariffs, avoids topic in Alaska
Economy and jobsA senator supported President Trump’s tariffs in Washington but did not address the policy while in Alaska.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · CA
California senator seeks tax to deter gas price gouging
Economy and jobsThe proposal would use a tax to discourage price gouging at gasoline pumps, with its impact depending on how lawmakers structure it.
The Ballot California DeskSep 25, 2026
News · IL
AFP-IL files ethics complaint over library district polling
Economy and jobsThe complaint alleges the Vernon Area Public Library District used taxpayer resources for polling connected to a referendum.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · NE
Pillen announces 90-day diesel tax pause for agriculture
Economy and jobsNebraska agricultural producers are set to receive a temporary, 90-day pause on diesel taxes under an announcement from Gov. Jim Pillen.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · MD
Maryland revenue forecast rises, but budget gap remains
Economy and jobsMaryland expects nearly more this fiscal year, though state leaders say the increase will not eliminate the budget shortfall.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 25, 2026
News · MA
Healey proposes two-month pause on Massachusetts gas tax
Economy and jobsHealey’s proposal would temporarily suspend the Massachusetts gas tax as an economy and jobs measure.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MD
Moore unveils Maryland framework for AI protections
Economy and jobsThe plan focuses on AI risks, workforce changes and safeguards for children, with possible rules for advanced AI companies.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 24, 2026
News · GA
Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again
Economy and jobsArea Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OH
Ohio lawmakers may return for 90-day gas tax suspension
Economy and jobsVivek Ramaswamy’s plan could bring Ohio lawmakers back to Columbus next week to consider temporarily suspending the state gas tax.
The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MI
Michigan board backs $10 million community lending loan
Economy and jobsThe Michigan Strategic Fund approved up to for a pooled fund serving community lenders across the state.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 23, 2026
News · WY
Wyoming GOP backs property tax cut initiative
Economy and jobsThe state Republican Party is supporting a ballot initiative that would ask Wyoming voters to approve a property tax cut.
The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · OH
Ohio leaders plan return for Ramaswamy gas-tax vote
Economy and jobsLegislative leaders said lawmakers could return next week to consider a gas-tax plan requested by Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · NC
Why North Carolina has so many 2026 ballot questions
Economy and jobsVoters will decide at least three statewide constitutional amendments, while many communities will also consider local taxes, bonds and other measures.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CO
How Amendment 87 would change Colorado income taxes
Economy and jobsThe November measure would lower rates on initial income, add higher rates above and reserve new revenue for public services.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CA
Newsom orders review of tougher California AI safeguards
Economy and jobsThe California review will consider stronger AI safety rules, including mechanisms that could halt an AI system’s operation.
The Ballot California DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California order on AI model kill switches
Economy and jobsThe executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
News · KS
Senate battleground widens to Kansas and Nebraska
Economy and jobsSenators in both parties now view Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire as part of an expanded fight for Senate control.
The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · SC
South Carolina Enacts Pro-Crypto, Anti-CBDC Law
Economy and jobsSouth Carolina has enacted a law favoring cryptocurrency while opposing a central bank digital currency.
The Ballot South Carolina Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · UT
Japarov proposes broader Utah ties in three sectors
Economy and jobsSadyr Japarov called for expanded cooperation with Utah in mining, tourism and information technology.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Independent Florida governor candidate proposes millionaire tax
Economy and jobsAn independent candidate for Florida governor has proposed a millionaire tax focused on the state’s economy and jobs.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · IL
Illinois lawmaker files bill to repeal prediction-market tax
Economy and jobsRep. Travis Weaver’s House Bill 5814 would remove Illinois’ per-wager tax on exchange wagers and set legal rules for fantasy contests.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 20, 2026