News · CA
California legalizes plug-in balcony solar systems
HousingA new state law will let residents install small solar systems without utility approval, subject to safety and certification rules.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 2, 2026
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News · ME
Bennett clip highlights homelessness, generation authority
HousingA C-SPAN user clip connects Richard Bennett with rural homelessness and a proposed Maine Generation Authority.
The Ballot Maine News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · NY
Federal judge blocks New York rent-software ban
HousingThe Manhattan ruling prevents New York State from enforcing its first-of-its-kind restriction on rent-setting software.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · IA
Iowa steel project faces tests after Foxconn comparison
HousingA Trump aide says demand for steel separates the proposed Lee County complex from Wisconsin’s smaller-than-promised Foxconn development.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs housing and homelessness legislation
HousingThe legislation addresses homebuilding and unsheltered homelessness, two stated priorities of California’s state government.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NY
Trump seeks a lasting physical mark on Washington
HousingTrump is applying his New York real estate outlook to a capital governed by distinct historic and legal considerations.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · HI
Tokuda, Awa projected to win Hawaii U.S. House primaries
HousingNBC News projected Jill Tokuda and Brenton Awa as their parties’ nominees in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · NY
New York announces 173-unit Queens housing completion
HousingThe completed Queens development combines 173 affordable and supportive housing units with a health clinic.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VT
Vermont governor candidates differ on AI, amendment
HousingThe candidates expressed differing views on artificial intelligence and a proposed constitutional amendment.
The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
Wisconsin secretary of state primary results for 2026
HousingNBC News projected Jay Schroeder and JoCasta Zamarripa as the Republican and Democratic primary winners.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · NM
Haaland, Torrez, Serrato target online safety and AI
HousingThe New Mexico proposals focus on protections for children, parents and consumers who interact with social media and artificial intelligence companies.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · CA
Orange County Register urges No vote on Proposition 1
HousingThe newspaper argues that taking on more debt would not solve California’s housing shortage.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
Bolton, Tong projected to win Connecticut AG primaries
HousingJohn Bolton and incumbent William Tong were projected as their parties’ Connecticut attorney general primary winners in uncontested races.
The Ballot Connecticut News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · WI
Toney, Kaul projected to advance in Wisconsin AG race
HousingEric Toney and Josh Kaul were projected as their parties’ Wisconsin attorney general nominees in uncontested primaries.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
Lumaj, Thomas projected to win Connecticut primaries
HousingPeter Lumaj and Stephanie Thomas were projected to win uncontested 2026 primaries for Connecticut secretary of the state.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MN
Tad Jude, Steve Simon projected to win Minnesota primaries
HousingNBC News projected Tad Jude to win the Republican primary and Steve Simon to win the uncontested Democratic primary for secretary of state.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MI
Huizenga announces housing funds for Southwest Michigan
HousingBill Huizenga announced federal housing funding for communities in Southwest Michigan, with no election or political race directly connected.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · NV
Nevada senators oppose crypto bill amid ethics dispute
HousingCatherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen joined other senators in rejecting a crypto bill that did not restrict President Trump’s transactions.
The Ballot Nevada DeskSep 17, 2026