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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
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News · MD
Maryland agencies asked to model 10% budget cuts
Economy and jobsState 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 votingAn 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 votingThe 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
News · MD
Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service restrict mail ballots, denying Trump the result he sought.
The Ballot Maryland 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 · AR
Arkansas Sen. Jonathan Dismang resigns for cooperative job
Health careThe longtime Republican lawmaker left the Senate to become vice president of external affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MN
Ellison joins multistate suit to block proposed rule
ImmigrationMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of states challenging a proposed rule described as anti-immigrant.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MI
Environmental group sues Michigan over Copperwood funding
Elections and votingThe legal challenge concerns in Michigan funding for the Copperwood Mine project.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 15, 2026
News · VA
Virginia law lets legislator-lawyers delay court cases
Elections and votingThe law requires many court proceedings to be postponed when they conflict with General Assembly sessions or legislative meetings.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska high court upholds medical cannabis vote
Elections and votingThe Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling keeps the voter-approved medical cannabis policy in effect.
The Ballot Nebraska 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
Nebraska Supreme Court leaves medical cannabis laws intact
Elections and votingThe state Supreme Court rejected a legal effort to overturn Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws, leaving the measures in place.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 15, 2026
News · CO
Colorado mail voting unchanged after Supreme Court ruling
Elections and votingThe U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on a Trump order does not change Colorado’s existing mail-voting system.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NJ
Federal appeals court rules against New Jersey gun policy
Public safetyThe ruling marks a setback for New Jersey’s effort to expose firearm manufacturers to potentially bankrupting financial consequences.
The Ballot New Jersey Policy 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 · AK
Alaska artist designs 2026 election pamphlet covers
Elections and votingThe project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NC
Federal judge blocks Trump mail-ballot plan amid NC rally
Elections and votingThe ruling creates another legal barrier to Trump’s proposed mail-in ballot measures as North Carolina voting-access advocates rally.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · SD
Johnson, Jackley split on timing of mail ballot rules
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota Tests State Power Over Prediction Markets
EducationA first-in-the-nation ban and a federal lawsuit have made Minnesota central to the dispute over who regulates prediction markets.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 14, 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 · MI
Federal court rejects Trump order on Michigan coal plant
Elections and votingA federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.
The Ballot Michigan 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 · WA
50,000 U.S. personnel on alert amid energy threats
Energy and environmentThe USS George Washington is deployed in the Middle East as U.S. forces prepare for possible combat involving Iran and allied groups.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 14, 2026