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
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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
News · IN
Indiana governor announces anonymous school safety tip line
EducationThe reporting channel is designed to let people submit school safety concerns without attaching their names.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · KS
Kansas City Council sends some stadium measures to voters
Elections and votingA council-approved ordinance requires certain stadium measures to receive a public vote.
The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DC
Trump Orders D.C. Campaign Against Mosquitoes and Ticks
Elections and votingThe order sets 2028 pest-reduction targets and directs agencies to consider sterilization, genetic modification and beneficial bacteria.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor seeks delay of new Medicaid rules
Health careOregon’s governor is acting with four other states to ask that new Medicaid rules not take effect on the current schedule.
The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 3, 2026
News · KS
GOP Senate super PAC reserves $9.8 million for Kansas
Elections and votingThe Senate Leadership Fund is increasing its Kansas investment while pausing future advertising in North Carolina.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DC
Trump sets 2028 targets for mosquito and tick control
Elections and votingThe order directs federal agencies to cut invasive mosquitoes and ticks in Washington and consider genetic and sterilization tools.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · VA
Virginia governor outlines response to high energy costs
Energy and environmentVirginia’s governor has announced plans aimed at addressing high energy costs, putting affordability on the state policy agenda.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · WI
Wisconsin DOJ highlights election protections
Elections and votingThe department reminded Wisconsinites that state and federal laws provide separate layers of protection for elections.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskOct 3, 2026
News · SD
Kristi Noem files for divorce; comedians respond
Elections and votingKristi Noem filed for divorce from Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, prompting jokes about the couple’s split.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania enacts measures to fight human trafficking
Elections and votingMultiple acts aimed at fighting human trafficking have been signed into Pennsylvania law.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskOct 3, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor orders probe of Piker execution
Elections and votingThe governor called Christa Piker’s botched execution a tragedy and directed the state to investigate what happened.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OK
Trump urges Oklahoma voters to back Republicans before rally
Elections and votingThe president released a campaign video before an Oct. 1 rally at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Arizona voters’ 2026 checklist for deadlines, ID and voting
Elections and votingArizona voters should confirm their registration, election-specific deadlines, ID requirements and voting method before casting a 2026 ballot.
The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AL
Senate passes Britt bill on clergy and Social Security
Economy and jobsThe measure would give clergy another opportunity under Social Security but must complete the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NC
Voter registration warnings reach North Carolina mailboxes
Elections and votingThe notices followed an agreement between North Carolina and the Justice Department under Trump.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax suspension
Economy and jobsThe new state law pauses Ohio’s gas tax for 90 days in an effort to reduce fuel costs.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MO
Missouri senator proposes new bill concerning Flock
Foreign policyThe measure would have to complete Missouri’s legislative process before it could change state law.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NM
What to know about New Mexico’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingVoters will decide a U.S. Senate seat, three U.S. House seats and several statewide offices on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
Ohio school cuts Anduril tax bill despite funding need
Economy and jobsThe school approved a tax reduction for Anduril while facing its own need for more money.
The Ballot Ohio DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
California and six states sue over federal funding
Elections and votingThe states accuse the Trump administration of withholding money that Congress approved.
The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026