News · IN
FEMA approves adding counties to Indiana disaster declaration
Elections and votingBraun said FEMA approved a request to expand an existing major disaster declaration to additional Indiana counties.
The Ballot Indiana DeskSep 27, 2026
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News · CA
Newsom signs measure to speed California EV charger rollout
Elections and votingThe California legislation is intended to accelerate the deployment of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VA
Spanberger announces child care funding for Southwest Virginia
Elections and votingThe funding is intended to expand child care in Southwest Virginia, though the amount, recipients and schedule have not been announced.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WY
Drake faults Barrasso over response on press freedom
Elections and votingDrake says Sen. John Barrasso missed a Sunday opportunity to defend the Constitution’s protection of a free press.
The Ballot Wyoming News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MD
Moore signs order setting Maryland data center rules
Elections and votingMoore’s executive order establishes new state rules for data centers without a direct connection to a race or election.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
California expands species permits for renewable projects
Energy and environmentThe governor signed a law broadening species take authorizations for renewable energy projects in California.
The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026
News · FL
Florida AG Uthmeier sues contractor over alleged hurricane fraud
Energy and environmentFlorida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a contractor of fraud tied to hurricane-related work.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · NH
Key races in New Hampshire’s 2026 election
Elections and votingVoters will choose a U.S. senator, two U.S. House members and a governor on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Hampshire Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · KY
Kentucky’s 2026 election includes Senate and six House races
Elections and votingKentucky voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs legislation supporting Native Americans
Elections and votingThe governor signed legislation that California describes as supporting Native American communities across the state.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VT
Welch bill targets taxes on affordable housing grants
Economy and jobsThe Vermont senator’s bill would shield qualifying housing grants and state tax-credit sale income from federal taxation.
The Ballot Vermont News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania senator outlines hemp cannabinoid rules
Elections and votingThe plan would restrict hemp cannabinoid sales to adults 21 and older while adding testing and registration requirements.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs Braun’s Law and DUI bill package
Elections and votingGov. Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law and other measures intended to strengthen California’s response to DUI offenses.
The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia launches Dolly Days Read-a-Thon for children
Elections and votingWest Virginia has announced Dolly Days, a read-a-thon centered on children and reading.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MN
What Minnesota voters will decide in the 2026 election
Elections and votingMinnesota’s Nov. 3 ballot includes contests for U.S. Senate, all eight U.S. House seats and four statewide offices.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor orders AI safety rules for state government
Elections and votingOregon’s governor has directed state government to follow new safety standards for artificial intelligence.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
On Sept. 25, 1961, Nelson signs Wisconsin seatbelt bill
Elections and votingGov. Gaylord Nelson signed a bill requiring all 1962 cars produced in Wisconsin to come equipped with seatbelts.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California gun-safety legislation
Public safetyThe governor signed new bills focused on preventing gun violence and strengthening California’s gun-safety policies.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VT
Vermont governor candidates differ on AI, amendment
HousingThe candidates expressed differing views on artificial intelligence and a proposed constitutional amendment.
The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MO
New Missouri maps could reshape congressional districts
Elections and votingBoundary changes could place some Missouri voters in different U.S. House districts for future elections.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs Braun’s Law and DUI bill package
Elections and votingBraun’s Law is part of a group of signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s response to DUI offenders.
The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor orders additional AI regulation
Elections and votingThe governor has directed Oregon to increase oversight of artificial intelligence, with the scope and implementation still to be defined.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
Baldwin bill would restrict federal agents near polls
Foreign policyThe Wisconsin senator’s bill would keep ICE, CBP and National Guard personnel away from polling places and routes used by voters.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts newborn home visits draw radio scrutiny
Elections and votingKIRO hosts questioned a Massachusetts home-visit initiative involving newborns, focusing attention on consent, privacy and oversight.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MA
Healey announces free MBTA pilot for qualifying seniors
Elections and votingThe Massachusetts pilot would provide free MBTA service to seniors who meet its eligibility requirements.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · FL
Florida congressman seeks warrant rule for Flock data
Elections and votingThe proposal would require a warrant for access to data from Flock cameras, adding judicial review before covered searches could occur.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VA
What Virginia voters will decide in the 2026 elections
Elections and votingVirginia’s Nov. 3 ballot includes a U.S. Senate race and elections in all 11 U.S. House districts.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
Data center votes draw scrutiny in Wisconsin campaigns
Economy and jobsIncumbents from both parties are facing questions about earlier legislation on data center tax incentives and regulations.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Padilla faults Trump administration’s election security plan
Foreign policyCalifornia Sen. Alex Padilla said federal staffing and funding cuts have weakened election security and enabled false information to spread.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AZ
Epstein-linked donor gave to Arizona congressman before release
Elections and votingPhoenix New Times reported that a person it called an Epstein enabler contributed to an Arizona congressman before related files were released.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 27, 2026