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News · FL
A proposed property tax cut would reduce local revenue, dividing DeSantis and local officials over the effect on public services.
News · NC
A divided panel upheld a law moving election board appointment power from the governor to the state auditor.
News · AZ
The justices kept a court order blocking a new Postal Service rule through Arizona’s Nov. 3 general election.
News · MA
House Bill 5595 removes the state’s 24-week abortion limit, hospital requirement for later procedures and multiple-physician approval process.
News · NC
At a Gastonia rally for Michael Whatley, Trump criticized Roy Cooper over public safety and Hurricane Helene.
News · TX
Texas is moving forward with an initiative intended to shorten bachelor’s degree programs and reduce college costs.
News · AL
The state used lethal injection three months after a federal judge blocked Lee’s planned execution with nitrogen gas.
News · AZ
Arizona has taken L’Oréal to court over alleged cancer risks associated with chemical relaxers.
News · VA
The FAIR Unit will investigate gun manufacturers and dealers and may bring civil lawsuits under Virginia’s responsible-conduct law.
News · CA
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the car-related measure known as “Leno’s Law” during a visit to Jay Leno’s Garage.
News · LA
Two people face indictments over an alleged voting scheme connected to a Louisiana mayor’s race.
News · ID
Scott Green will retire after eight years leading the university through financial strain, the pandemic and institutional change.
News · WV
A proposed amendment on citizen-only voting will go before West Virginia voters in November.
News · NC
The court ruled lawmakers did not violate the state constitution by moving elections board appointment authority to the state auditor.
News · VA
Dominion changed parts of its proposed merger with NextEra as Spanberger and other lawmakers scrutinize the transaction.
News · NC
The decision reinforces State Auditor Dave Boliek’s control over appointments to North Carolina’s election boards.
News · WY
Wyoming’s governor welcomed the Trump administration’s move to repeal federal rules affecting power plants.
News · AL
Jones is calling for a major election change and expanded authority for one of Alabama’s highest state offices.
News · CA
The party official apologized for saying dead people voted but continues examining the issue independently of any identified race.
News · ND
The Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-voting restrictions before November, a result welcomed by North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe.
News · TX
Cornyn has ruled out voting for Bo French in a Texas race but has not identified an alternative choice.
News · WI
Derrick Van Orden voted for an effort intended to protect Wisconsin families from electricity rate increases tied to data centers.
News · KY
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is out of jail following action by a court of appeals in his case.
News · FL
James Uthmeier’s proposal targets mass scam operations, fake caller identities and delayed responses to requests to stop telemarketing messages.
News · MS
The governor signed an agreement focused on strengthening Mississippi’s state forests, with implementation details shaping its practical effect.
News · FL
The proposal would target unwanted calls and text messages in Florida, but it must go through the legislative process before becoming law.
News · CA
The new California law recognizes the state’s industrial cities and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
News · SC
A new Senate committee may examine campaign uses of artificial intelligence after earlier election-content bills stalled.
News · SD
Registered South Dakota voters can cast ballots in person or by mail ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
News · MO
A signed order restricts how data from Automated License Plate Readers may be used in Missouri.