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Roy Cooper enters race for North Carolina’s open Senate seat
Elections and votingThe former North Carolina governor is seeking the Senate seat that Thom Tillis will leave after his current term.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 16, 2026
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News · FL
Florida lawmakers cover millions in immigration bills
ImmigrationState lawmakers authorized money to address millions of dollars in immigration-related bills owed by a Florida agency.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · CA
California Governor Signs AI Toy and Chatbot Laws
Elections and votingCalifornia’s governor signed bills addressing artificial intelligence in toys and chatbots, moving both measures into state law.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AK
Begich marks 14th bill to pass U.S. House
Elections and votingThe House approved a 14th bill from Rep. Nick Begich during his first term, moving the measure to the next stage of the federal process.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor announces prayer and fasting day
Elections and votingThe governor has announced a day focused on prayer and fasting in Tennessee, with no candidate, race or election directly connected to it.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · PA
Haywood plans Pennsylvania AI safety legislation
Foreign policyThe state senator is developing proposals for AI risk disclosures, transparency reports and reports of serious incidents.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TN
Gov. Lee announces Tennessee judicial appointments
Elections and votingThe governor announced appointments to judicial roles in a state government notice published through TN.gov.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs first responder protection bill
Elections and votingThe governor approved an Ohio bill intended to strengthen first responders’ work and protections.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AZ
Hobbs signs 264 Arizona bills after record measure volume
Public safetyGov. Katie Hobbs signed 264 bills into law after a record 2,100 measures were presented in Arizona.
The Ballot Arizona Policy 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 · NE
Nebraska senator seeks earlier votes on legislative leaders
Elections and votingThe proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Sept. 15: GOP votes before session; cannabis rules delayed
Elections and votingNebraska Republicans held a pre-session vote on Sept. 15 as a separate delay affected the timetable for cannabis rules.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TX
SpaceX sues Texas AG, Grimes County over records requests
Elections and votingSpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 14, 2026
News · MI
Michigan bill would limit youth use of e-bikes
EducationA proposed Michigan bill would restrict how children and teenagers use electric bicycles, but it is not yet state law.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · WY
Wyoming senator warns CLARITY Act window is closing
Foreign policyThe senator said momentum behind the CLARITY Act will not return this decade if the current opportunity passes.
The Ballot Wyoming DeskSep 14, 2026
News · KY
Comer measure supporting Paducah youth club becomes law
Elections and votingLegislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 14, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs online child safety bills
Elections and votingThe new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
The Ballot California DeskSep 14, 2026
News · AZ
Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Bills Honoring Charlie Kirk
Elections and votingThe Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 14, 2026
News · VA
Trump signs Woody Williams monument act
Elections and votingThe act, named for West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, creates a National Medal of Honor Monument.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 14, 2026
News · KS
Kansas flags ordered to fly at half-staff Friday
Elections and votingKansas flags are to be displayed at half-staff Friday under an order not directly connected to an election or political race.
The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 14, 2026
News · NV
Lombardo orders Nevada flags lowered for 9/11
Elections and votingGov. Joe Lombardo directed flags to fly at half-staff in Nevada in observance of 9/11.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · ME
Maine Democrats criticize Collins over Epstein files vote
Elections and votingMaine Democrats criticized Collins in Portland, saying a vote by Collins blocked the release of Epstein-related files.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor orders pause involving data centers
Elections and votingThe governor announced the state action with an AI-generated image, separating the policy decision from an unusual communications choice.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · VA
Trump signs bill honoring Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
Elections and votingThe measure honors the West Virginia World War II hero and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · WI
Dispatch audio involving Rep. Tom Tiffany released
Elections and votingA dispatch recording involving Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany has been released, with no direct connection to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · NV
Titus, Lee and Horsford Opposed Bill With 9/11 Funding
Elections and votingTheir votes were against a broader spending bill that included health funding for 9/11 responders.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 14, 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 · CA
California governor signs youth social media risk law
Elections and votingThe new California law is intended to limit social media risks for children younger than 16.
The Ballot California DeskSep 13, 2026
News · MT
Zinke announces A River Runs Through It Act
Elections and votingZinke announced the introduction of legislation called the A River Runs Through It Act, a development not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
News · CA
Davis Vanguard op-ed urges signing of SB 1414
Elections and votingThe commentary supports California’s SB 1414 redistricting bill and argues that signing it would establish a sound precedent.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 13, 2026