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Arkansas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrests seven
Health careThe Arkansas attorney general announced seven arrests by the state unit responsible for Medicaid fraud enforcement.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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News · NV
Nevada AG’s office proposes expanding Medicaid fraud unit
Health careThe proposal would enlarge an existing attorney general’s office function focused on Medicaid fraud.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas officials weigh national college sports proposal
Health careThe bipartisan measure would set national NIL and revenue-sharing rules while adding protections involving scholarships and health care.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026
News · VA
Virginia joins opposition to proposed Medicaid rule
Health careAttorney General Jay Jones has aligned Virginia with other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · VA
Jay Jones joins states opposing federal Medicaid proposal
Health careVirginia Attorney General Jay Jones has joined other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 23, 2026
News · SD
Jackley, lawmakers split on Medicaid ballot measure
Health careAmendment I’s ballot language says expanded Medicaid would end if federal support falls below 90%, but its sponsors dispute that reading.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · NJ
New Jersey’s Trump-Era Court Challenges Reach About 75
Health careThe cases cover immigration, federal funding, elections, health care, environmental rules, tariffs and infrastructure.
The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 20, 2026
News · SD
Jackley says Medicaid measure would trigger repeal
Health careAttorney General Marty Jackley’s ballot wording conflicts with lawmakers who say Amendment I would only give the Legislature authority to reconsider expansion.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 20, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor calls for postpartum care changes
Health careThe governor proposed improving postpartum health care following the Lindsay Clancy trial and told affected residents, “I see you.”
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 19, 2026
News · OK
Mothers, rights group challenge Oklahoma abortion bans
Health careThe lawsuit asks an Oklahoma court to extend protections for life-saving abortion care to pregnancies with fatal fetal diagnoses.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 19, 2026
News · IL
Belt announces $26 million for Illinois grocery grants
Health careThe Illinois Grocery Initiative will fund new stores, recently closed locations and equipment upgrades, including projects in food-access areas.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 19, 2026
News · VA
Virginia early voting begins Friday
Health careVirginians can begin voting early Friday in general and special elections involving three proposed constitutional amendments.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MA
Healey signs Massachusetts bill changing abortion rules
Health careHouse Bill 5595 removes the state’s 24-week abortion limit, hospital requirement for later procedures and multiple-physician approval process.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs phased smog exemption for classic cars
Health careSB 1392 will phase in smog-check exemptions for qualifying collector vehicles from model years 1976 through 1985.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · TX
Family says Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman’s death
Health careThe family sued Attorney General Ken Paxton and the doctors who treated the woman after she died from a pregnancy-related condition.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · TX
Tierra Walker’s family sues Paxton over abortion ban
Health careThe family says Texas law blocked lifesaving medical care for Walker before she died of preeclampsia while 20 weeks pregnant.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · KY
Six indicted in Kentucky Medicaid fraud case
Health careSix people face criminal allegations involving Medicaid fraud, with the case now moving through the court process.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · KY
Beshear launches Kentucky medical debt relief program
Health careThe program is expected to eliminate about in medical debt for more than 130,000 Kentucky residents.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor proposes postpartum care changes
Health careThe Massachusetts governor has proposed improving health care after childbirth following the Lindsay Clancy trial.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor proposes better postpartum care
Health careThe health care proposal follows the Lindsay Clancy trial but is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas Sen. Jonathan Dismang resigns for cooperative job
Health careThe longtime Republican lawmaker left the Senate to become vice president of external affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AK
Alaska legalizes safe haven baby boxes
Health careGov. Mike Dunleavy signed a law allowing newborns up to 21 days old to be surrendered through approved baby boxes.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 15, 2026
News · UT
Utah repeal effort meets resistance over representation
Health careOpponents challenged a Republican effort to repeal a voter-approved ban on gerrymandering, complicating familiar images of Utah women.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · KS
11 Kansas hospitals receive federal rural health funding
Health careFederal funding has been awarded to 11 Kansas hospitals for work intended to strengthen rural health care.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · TX
Surrogate asks Supreme Court to pause California ruling
Health careMcKenna West is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve her ability to seek continued heart treatment for the baby she carried.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · MI
Governor proposal details not available in supplied record
Health careMichigan Independent reports that unidentified Michigan governor candidates have competing health care and education plans. Their proposals, policy documents and the specific race or election have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026
News · MI
Details lacking on Michigan governor policy proposals
Health careMichigan governor candidates are offering competing health care and education plans, but the candidates and details of their proposals have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026