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News · KY
Trump-backed Gallrein defeated Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, ABC News projects, with official certification a separate step.
News · AL
A House action on ratepayer protections and competing descriptions of migrants in Alabama anchor a new political roundup.
News · NV
A signed executive order establishes new state rules for data center development in Nevada.
News · FL
The warrant concerns William Reaves Jr., who was convicted of killing an Indian River County deputy.
News · FL
The death warrant concerns a person sentenced to death for killing a Treasure Coast deputy and is not directly linked to an election.
News · MO
The governor ordered new protections for automatic license plate readers, with implementation details central to the policy’s effect.
News · CA
Senator Cervantes is championing the newly signed measure, which concerns elections and voting in California.
News · CA
The California laws are intended to prevent Donald Trump from interfering in midterm elections and are not tied to a specific race.
News · FL
An independent candidate for Florida governor has proposed a millionaire tax focused on the state’s economy and jobs.
News · FL
The governor signed a death warrant for the person who killed a Treasure Coast deputy, taking formal state action in the case.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence companies in California.
News · AL
The House passed a foreign-policy bill addressing sanctions on Russia and Iran, with support from Britt.
News · CA
The California laws seek to restrict law enforcement interference with ballots and election administration before November.
News · AK
The August primary exposed practical problems with Alaska’s changed voting system before voters decide its future.
News · WA
President Trump returned from Camp David on Saturday evening as the State Department issued security alerts concerning the Middle East.
News · CO
The Colorado Governor’s Cup winners remain pending, with an announcement expected soon.
News · TX
John Cornyn has ruled out voting for Bo French as criticism grows over a racist post.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation intended to prevent Donald Trump from gaining control over California’s election administration.
News · ND
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester will headline the Oct. 10 event in Fargo, where four people will receive awards from the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party.
News · VA
Voting begins Sept. 18 for federal contests and three proposed amendments, with Election Day set for Nov. 3.
News · MO
The attorney general directed unlicensed prediction markets to halt activity the office classifies as unlawful sports wagering.
News · MO
Missouri’s attorney general has directed six prediction-market operators to stop offering contracts tied to sports outcomes.
News · OR
The Washington senator is pushing back on a proposal to reduce federal support for cleanup work at Hanford.
News · NV
Rep. Dina Titus wants separate environmental and public reviews before data centers can use existing permits on federal public land.
News · MT
The lawsuit concerns cleanup expenses connected to a former oil refinery site in Billings.
News · CA
The measures seek to guard California elections from Trump interference and increase transparency in election administration.
News · WI
The U.S. House used its final pre-midterm window to act on major legislation and record members’ votes on high-profile issues.
News · AK
A 14th bill sponsored by Congressman Begich has passed the U.S. House during his first term.
News · LA
A planned billion SpaceX investment, thousands of rocket launches and confidential negotiations are drawing concern.
News · WI
Two Wisconsin sisters with a rare form of hearing loss have received a newly approved therapy.