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Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax pause into law
Economy and jobsThe governor has approved an Ohio gas tax measure that creates a temporary 90-day pause.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · TN
Tennessee senator sues over Jan. 6 phone records
Foreign policyA Tennessee senator has taken a dispute over the seizure of phone records connected to Jan. 6 to court.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DE
Delaware governor vetoes emergency powers bill
Elections and votingThe governor rejected a state of emergency measure whose proposed rules would not have applied to him.
The Ballot Delaware DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Candidate profile: George Adams in Michigan’s 10th District
Elections and votingDemocrat George Adams is running in the contested 2026 U.S. House election in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskOct 3, 2026
Explainer · ME
Voter guide: Maine’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for reviewing the ballot, confirming registration and preparing to vote in Maine’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · KS
Nick Hoheisel profile: Kansas House District 97
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Nick Hoheisel is running for Kansas House District 97 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Kansas DeskOct 3, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee cancels executions after failed Pike injection
Elections and votingThe state canceled executions after officials were unable to execute Christa Pike by lethal injection.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Supreme Court rejects Arizona prison health care delay
Health careArizona failed to stop the scheduled start of a court-ordered takeover of health care in its state prisons.
The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AK
Alaska moves to drop land claims near Statehood Act limit
Energy and environmentThe state is reviewing up to 5.7 million acres of lower-priority claims as it approaches its federal land entitlement.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · WA
How King County handles overseas midterm ballots
Elections and votingMilitary and overseas ballots are reaching King County by mail and email as the Pentagon sets aside a day for service members to vote.
The Ballot Washington News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CO
Weiser sues to stop ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop an ICE detention center in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Chiricahua national park bill reaches Trump’s desk
Economy and jobsCongress approved a bipartisan bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as Arizona’s fourth national park.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · HI
Jack Smith tells Senate prosecution threats will not silence him
Public safetyThe former Trump prosecutor told the Senate that the threat of prosecution would not stop him from speaking.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · LA
Louisiana AG sues states over abortion-pill shield laws
Health careAttorney General Liz Murrill is challenging states whose laws protect abortion-pill providers.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota AG flags Xcel rate risk from Google project
Energy and environmentThe attorney general warns that Google’s proposed Pine Island data center could lead to higher Xcel Energy rates.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · IN
Indiana AG sues court commission, Lake County prosecutor
Public safetyThe lawsuit creates a court dispute among the attorney general, a state court commission and the Lake County prosecutor.
The Ballot Indiana Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · ID
Idaho expands federal partnership on forest management
Elections and votingGov. Little commented on a broader state-federal effort intended to speed forest management work across Idaho.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts voting proposal raises competition question
Elections and votingA proposed voting change has prompted debate over whether Republican candidates could compete more effectively in Massachusetts.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · SD
Federal appeals court grants hearing in S.D. ballot case
Elections and votingAttorney General Jackley says a federal appeals court will hear a dispute involving a South Dakota ballot question.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi Democrats weigh a new Senate push
Public safetyA young district attorney is urging party leaders and donors to compete despite a Democratic drought dating to 1982.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskOct 3, 2026
News · FL
Senate blocks Moody anti-fraud division bill
Health careSenate Democrats stopped Florida Sen. Ashley Moody’s effort to pass an anti-fraud measure after a corresponding bill cleared the House.
The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · FL
Miami judge rejects federal ban in noncitizen voting case
Elections and votingThe judge found the federal restriction at issue in the Miami case unconstitutional, opening the door to further court proceedings.
The Ballot Florida DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DE
Meyer vetoes bipartisan emergency-powers measure
Elections and votingThe veto blocks a bipartisan measure that sought to add checks on the use of emergency powers in Delaware.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · FL
Two Florida measures seek recreational marijuana legalization
Elections and votingTwo newly filed Florida ballot measures would legalize recreational marijuana if they reach voters and receive approval.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Prop 144 debate focuses on voter ID and mail voting
Elections and votingThe 2026 debate centers on whether proposed voter ID mandates would strengthen election safeguards or restrict Arizona mail voting.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · KY
Kentucky lawmakers reject cigarette tax increase
Economy and jobsKentucky lawmakers turned down a proposal to raise the state tax on cigarettes.
The Ballot Kentucky News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Senate backs Ciscomani bill for fourth Arizona national park
Elections and votingThe measure would add a fourth national park in Arizona if it completes the remaining federal process.
The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee halts executions after Christa Pike attempt
Health careChrista Pike remained alive after Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, prompting an outside review of the failed execution.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MT
Daines Releases Crypto Tax Proposal
Economy and jobsThe ADAPT Act would change federal tax rules for stablecoins, small network fees, crypto sales, staking and lending.
The Ballot Montana DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
DOJ announces voter fraud indictments in Minnesota
Elections and votingThe federal charges are not directly linked to a candidate, political race or named election.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026