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Kentucky lawmakers reject cigarette tax increase
Economy and jobsKentucky lawmakers turned down a proposal to raise the state tax on cigarettes.
The Ballot Kentucky News DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · MT
Daines Releases Crypto Tax Proposal
Economy and jobsThe ADAPT Act would change federal tax rules for stablecoins, small network fees, crypto sales, staking and lending.
The Ballot Montana DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
Padilla challenges tax-credit plan affecting 700,000
Economy and jobsPadilla, Cortez Masto and Wyden say the Trump administration cannot change tax credits enacted by Congress.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MI
El-Sayed rallies with nurses for Medicare for All
Economy and jobsThe Michigan Senate candidate also emphasized stronger AI rules but did not take a position on California’s proposed billionaire tax.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · IL
Illinois drafts rules for digital asset transaction tax
Economy and jobsThe proposal explains when Illinois would apply a 0.2% tax to certain brokered digital asset transactions beginning in 2027.
The Ballot Illinois DeskOct 1, 2026
News · NE
Pillen pauses diesel taxes for Nebraska farm transport
Economy and jobsTwo executive orders temporarily reduce diesel-tax and vehicle-weight restrictions for agricultural transport in Nebraska.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MI
Mackinac Center urges higher-turnout dates for tax votes
Economy and jobsThe group wants Michigan to stop scheduling local tax questions during elections with the lowest voter participation.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 30, 2026
News · TX
Texas emergency order eases diesel and trucking rules
Economy and jobsThe governor acted after diesel reached a gallon, suspending emissions rules and changing truck weight and fuel-use limits.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska lawmaker questions governor’s fuel tax orders
Economy and jobsThe lawmaker is seeking answers about the governor’s authority to order fuel tax relief and the financial effect of that action.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 30, 2026
News · FL
Florida local governments plan for Amendment 3 cuts
Economy and jobsCities and counties are reviewing service cuts, delayed projects and new fees if voters expand Florida’s homestead exemption.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe Legislature sent voters eight measures on election rules, taxes, school spending and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 30, 2026
News · UT
Utah group launches campaign against proposed Amendment B
Economy and jobsUtahns Protecting Our Constitution is urging voters statewide to reject a constitutional amendment involving taxes and voter authority.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe November measures address vehicle-mileage taxes, public-agency rules, elections, grocery taxes, schools and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska governor announces 90-day diesel tax pause
Economy and jobsNebraska’s governor announced a temporary pause on diesel taxes for agricultural producers in the state.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AR
Saline County to vote on library property tax cut
Economy and jobsThe ballot question would reduce property tax funding for the Saline County library system by 35%.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
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
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 · NJ
Cinnaminson school bond measure passes by nine votes
EducationCinnaminson voters approved a school bond referendum by a margin of nine votes.
The Ballot New Jersey News DeskSep 27, 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 · 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 · 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 · TX
Abbott pauses Texas data center permits for grid audit
Elections and votingTexas will stop issuing state permits for data centers until an audit of the power grid is complete.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 24, 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 · 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 · LA
Kennedy announces $14.2 million for six Louisiana HBCUs
EducationThe U.S. Department of Education funding is divided among six historically Black colleges and universities in Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 24, 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 · TX
Texas orders audit of data center grid requests
Elections and votingThe state will review data center connection requests as ERCOT faces a backlog representing 474 gigawatts of requested demand.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 23, 2026