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Idaho Supreme Court approves new Proposition One text
Elections and votingThe court approved new wording for Proposition One in a development not directly tied to a candidate race or election.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 19, 2026
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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 · WA
Washington Supreme Court strikes down natural gas initiative
Energy and environmentThe justices ruled that Initiative 2066 improperly combined four separate subjects and must be invalidated in full.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MD
Maryland appeals ruling against digital advertising tax
Economy and jobsThe state is seeking further review after a court struck down a 2021 tax intended to help fund K-12 education reform.
The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · UT
Judge requires notice before Kennedy Center changes
Elections and votingThe Kennedy Center must give 30 days’ notice before beginning any major physical changes under a judge’s order.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 19, 2026
News · KY
Coleman files brief in Kentucky in-state tuition case
EducationColeman has submitted written legal arguments in a Kentucky court case involving in-state tuition.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · CT
Editorial links court ruling to expanded voting in Connecticut
Elections and votingA New Haven Register editorial says a high court decision removes an obstacle to broader voting access in Connecticut.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 19, 2026
News · AK
Alaska courts expand text reminders for hearings
Elections and votingAlaska courts are expanding text-message reminders intended to alert people about upcoming court hearings.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MO
Missouri AG orders halt to unlicensed sports wagering
Elections and votingThe Missouri attorney general directed prediction markets to stop offering sports wagering without state authorization.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WV
Democrats question need for West Virginia Amendment 1
Elections and votingThe November measure would place a U.S. citizenship requirement for voting in the West Virginia Constitution.
The Ballot West Virginia News 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 · IA
Iowa income tax amendment draws competing advocacy
Economy and jobsAdvocates on both sides held events Thursday seeking more voter attention for a proposed income tax constitutional amendment.
The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 19, 2026
News · VT
Federal judge blocks demand for Vermont voter list
Elections and votingA federal judge ruled Thursday that the federal government has no right to demand Vermont’s statewide voter registration list.
The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 19, 2026
News · IL
Illinois offers support to seek operator for Joslin plant
Economy and jobsThe state plans to offer Invest in Illinois funding to qualified proposals aimed at acquiring and reusing the former Tyson Foods beef facility.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ND
North Dakota voter guide released for November 3
Elections and votingThe League of Women Voters of North Dakota has released a free, nonpartisan guide ahead of the November 3 general election.
The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ME
Maine unveils new printing of original constitution
Elections and votingSecretary of State Shenna Bellows presented the first formal printing of Maine’s original Constitution since 1876.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MT
Federal judge blocks Montana deepfake law for PAC
Elections and votingThe ruling stops Montana from applying its new election deepfake law to a conservative PAC that mailed AI-generated candidate images.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · CA
Prop. 5’s recall-election changes are not specified
Elections and votingProp. 5 is described as changing California recall elections, but its exact rules and election date are not identified.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · VA
Virginia’s 2026 Midterm Voter Guide: What to Know
Elections and votingThe Virginia Mercury guide concerns the 2026 midterm election but is not directly connected to a specific race, office or candidate.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · KS
Kansas election office declined gender-marker enforcement
Elections and votingState officials concluded a new law reaches voter forms but does not make election officers responsible for enforcing its gender-marker rules.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ME
Jeffries declines to address punishment for defectors
Elections and votingThe House Democratic leader did not say whether two members, including Maine Rep. Jared Golden, should face repercussions.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AZ
Former Arizona lawmaker Jon Kyl dies at 84
Elections and votingKyl served in both chambers of Congress during a career that stretched from the Reagan presidency to Trump’s first term.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · WI
Wisconsin midterms could reset path for election laws
Elections and votingUnified control of state government could break years of stalemate, but constitutional limits would restrict some election-policy changes.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · NY
US clears Iranian delegation for UN session in New York
ImmigrationThe State Department will grant visas for a core Iranian delegation to attend next week’s UN General Assembly session in New York City.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · DE
Delaware high court to hear absentee voting challenge
Elections and votingThe Delaware Supreme Court will consider a Republican challenge involving the state’s absentee voting rules.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · NM
New Mexico lawmakers discuss possible gas tax increase
Economy and jobsNew Mexico lawmakers are considering whether to increase the state tax applied to gasoline purchases.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · FL
Florida property tax measure raises local budget concerns
Economy and jobsA proposed property tax cut would reduce local revenue, dividing DeSantis and local officials over the effect on public services.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · NC
NC appeals court rules against Stein in elections board case
Elections and votingA divided panel upheld a law moving election board appointment power from the governor to the state auditor.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AZ
Supreme Court leaves Arizona mail voting rules in place
Elections and votingThe justices kept a court order blocking a new Postal Service rule through Arizona’s Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 18, 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