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News · UT

Evidence loss prompts another Rubicon suit against Utah AG

Elections and voting

Rubicon has filed another lawsuit against Utah Attorney General Derek Brown’s office over evidence tied to a billion case.

The Ballot Utah DeskSep 16, 2026

News · CA

Newsom rules out 2028 run if Harris enters race

Elections and voting

California Gov. Newsom says he would not seek the presidency in 2028 if Harris becomes a candidate.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · VT

Vermont secretary of state praises Supreme Court ballot ruling

Elections and voting

Sarah Copeland Hanzas welcomed the court’s decision to block federal requirements for distributing and returning mail-in ballots.

The Ballot Vermont News DeskSep 16, 2026

News · AK

House passes Alaska Native handicraft bill H.R. 6021

Elections and voting

The measure cleared the U.S. House, becoming Rep. Nick Begich’s 14th bill to pass the chamber.

The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 16, 2026

News · UT

Landscaping company files new suit against Utah AG’s office

Elections and voting

The court action creates a new legal dispute between a private landscaping company and the Utah Attorney General’s Office.

The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · AL

Ivey approves Alabama workforce Pell program

Elections and voting

Gov. Ivey has approved an Alabama workforce Pell program, a state policy action not directly connected to an election or candidate race.

The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 16, 2026

News · WY

Wyoming governor backs repeal of power plant emission rules

Energy and environment

Wyoming’s governor welcomed the Trump administration’s move to repeal federal limits on planet-warming power plant emissions.

The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · NJ

Supreme Court clears path for New Jersey mail voting

Elections and voting

The justices kept federal restrictions from taking effect as New Jersey prepares to send mail-in ballots for the November election.

The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 16, 2026

News · FL

Donalds calls for states to lead on AI rules

Elections and voting

Byron Donalds questioned whether Congress can pass AI regulations and argued that states should take the lead instead.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · MO

Kehoe Announces Child Welfare Task Force Appointments

Elections and voting

Gov. Kehoe has announced appointments to the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force, an administrative action unrelated to an election.

The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 16, 2026

News · NC

Roy Cooper enters race for North Carolina’s open Senate seat

Elections and voting

The 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

News · FL

Florida lawmakers cover millions in immigration bills

Immigration

State 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 · IN

Indiana Supreme Court rules Deery won primary by 3 votes

Elections and voting

The court ruled that state Sen. Spencer Deery won the Republican primary by a margin of three votes.

The Ballot Indiana Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · CA

California Governor Signs AI Toy and Chatbot Laws

Elections and voting

California’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 voting

The 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 · MA

Massachusetts governor proposes postpartum care changes

Health care

The Massachusetts governor has proposed improving health care after childbirth following the Lindsay Clancy trial.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · TN

Tennessee governor announces prayer and fasting day

Elections and voting

The 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 · CA

Supreme Court blocks Trump move targeting mail voting

Elections and voting

Newsom called the ruling a California-backed victory after the Supreme Court stopped a Trump action aimed at vote-by-mail.

The Ballot California DeskSep 15, 2026

News · AZ

Arizona Clean Elections Faces Lawsuit Over Campaign Claims

Elections and voting

A lawsuit alleges Arizona Clean Elections pressured candidates to suspend their campaigns; the claim has not been decided by a court.

The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · PA

Haywood plans Pennsylvania AI safety legislation

Foreign policy

The state senator is developing proposals for AI risk disclosures, transparency reports and reports of serious incidents.

The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 15, 2026

News · MA

Massachusetts AG seeks collection ban against debt buyer

Elections and voting

A proposed consent judgment would permanently prevent a debt buyer from conducting collection activity if the court enters the order.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 15, 2026

News · TN

Tennessee governor proposes Dolly Parton airport name

Elections and voting

The proposal would rename Nashville International Airport to honor Tennessee entertainer Dolly Parton.

The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 15, 2026

News · TN

Gov. Lee announces Tennessee judicial appointments

Elections and voting

The governor announced appointments to judicial roles in a state government notice published through TN.gov.

The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · MA

Massachusetts governor proposes better postpartum care

Health care

The health care proposal follows the Lindsay Clancy trial but is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.

The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · VA

West Virginia to vote on citizen-only voting amendment

Elections and voting

West Virginia voters will decide in November whether to add a citizen-only voting provision to the state constitution.

The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · OH

Ohio senator seeks limits on international college athletes

Foreign policy

The proposal would restrict international student-athletes’ participation in college sports, but it would not change current rules unless enacted.

The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 15, 2026

News · OH

Ohio governor signs first responder protection bill

Elections and voting

The governor approved an Ohio bill intended to strengthen first responders’ work and protections.

The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · MD

Maryland agencies asked to model 10% budget cuts

Economy and jobs

State budget officials want agencies to plan for tighter spending and show how a 10% reduction could affect their budgets.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · IA

Distribution of Iowa Meta Settlement Funds Announced

Elections and voting

An announcement addresses the distribution of Iowa funds from a settlement involving Meta, with no election or candidate directly connected.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · HI

Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits

Elections and voting

The justices would not allow the Postal Service to impose a disputed restriction on ballots sent through the mail.

The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 15, 2026