News · IA
Iowa lawmakers weigh MEGA changes for steel plant
Economy and jobsA special session will consider changing Iowa’s large-project incentive program for a proposed billion steel plant in Lee County.
The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 1, 2026
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News · MI
Claim targets Mike Rogers’ public safety funding votes
Public safetyThe Michigan Independent says Rogers repeatedly opposed funding measures, but the claim does not identify the bills or roll-call votes involved.
The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 1, 2026
News · SD
Kristi Noem seeks divorce after 34 years of marriage
Health careThe former South Dakota governor and homeland security secretary filed court papers seeking to end her marriage to Bryon Noem.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · NM
New Mexico acting governor signs flood response orders
Energy and environmentThe acting governor signed executive orders addressing New Mexico’s response to flooding.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · AK
Trump announces South Korean investment as pipeline stays unclear
Energy and environmentTrump put planned South Korean investment in U.S. projects at about billion, while Seoul remained guarded on an Alaska pipeline.
The Ballot Alaska DeskOct 1, 2026
News · CO
Colorado sues over ICE site as midterm monitoring looms
Public safetyColorado’s lawsuit over a Hudson ICE facility joins questions about midterm poll monitors and a criminal case involving a former sheriff’s deputy.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · VT
Welch secures $2 million for rural Vermont health care
Health careThe federal money will support new Caledonia County pharmacies and safety upgrades within the UVM Health Network.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IA
Right-wing figures object to Indian role in Iowa steel plant
Economy and jobsTrump announced a billion Iowa steel plant as the White House highlighted plans for 1,750 jobs.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · NM
Flash Flood Emergency issued over McLeod Dam threat
Energy and environmentThe National Weather Service acted after operators reported that McLeod Dam in south-central New Mexico faced imminent failure.
The Ballot New Mexico DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NY
Federal judge blocks New York rent-software ban
HousingThe Manhattan ruling prevents New York State from enforcing its first-of-its-kind restriction on rent-setting software.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · IA
Iowa steel project faces tests after Foxconn comparison
HousingA Trump aide says demand for steel separates the proposed Lee County complex from Wisconsin’s smaller-than-promised Foxconn development.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee students can choose where to vote
Elections and votingTennessee’s flexible residency law lets college students choose whether to vote in the state or at home.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MO
Missouri Amendment 3 puts abortion rights back before voters
Health careThe November measure would repeal voter-approved reproductive health care protections and restrict gender-transition procedures for minors.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NV
Rosen votes to overturn Trump health care rule
Health careNevada Sen. Jacky Rosen opposed a Trump administration rule that she said would end Affordable Care Act care for two million Americans.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania AG announces Mavis Discount Tires settlement
Elections and votingConsumers seeking to make a claim should consult the attorney general’s official settlement instructions before submitting information.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MD
Prosecutor flags capacity as Maryland changes youth rules
Public safetyA prosecutor is raising capacity concerns as Maryland changes rules for charging young people.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CO
Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationThe state is seeking to stop a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Hudson through legal action.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NJ
New Jersey attorney general announces synthetic kratom ban
Elections and votingThe state action targets synthetic kratom and is not directly connected to a New Jersey election or candidate.
The Ballot New Jersey News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota opens review of HealthPartners-Essentia proposal
Elections and votingThe Minnesota Attorney General has started a public review of the proposed merger between HealthPartners and Essentia.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CO
Weiser sues to stop planned ICE center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is asking a court to halt a planned ICE detention center in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi AG will not seek new trial for officer
Public safetyThe attorney general will not pursue another trial for the officer in the fatal shooting of a Black motorist.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MI
Recall petition targeting Michigan clerk approved
Elections and votingThe petition concerns an accusation that a Michigan clerk canceled voter registrations, but approval does not establish that claim as fact.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MN
Ellison seeks input on Essentia-HealthPartners proposal
Health careMinnesota’s attorney general is inviting community views on HealthPartners’ proposed acquisition of Essentia Health.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · DE
Judge candidate says county fair blocked free speech
Elections and votingA candidate for judge says the Delaware County Fair interfered with free speech rights, but the claim itself is not a legal finding.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NE
Pillen pauses diesel taxes for Nebraska farm transport
Economy and jobsTwo executive orders temporarily reduce diesel-tax and vehicle-weight restrictions for agricultural transport in Nebraska.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NH
NH Supreme Court keeps school tax cap question on ballot
Economy and jobsThe court rejected a request to remove a school tax cap question, allowing the ballot process to continue.
The Ballot New Hampshire News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs immigration bills challenging Trump tactics
ImmigrationThe California governor signed measures intended to protect immigrant communities and counter immigration tactics associated with Trump.
The Ballot California DeskSep 30, 2026
News · OK
Judge blocks religion-only denial of Jewish charter school
EducationA preliminary injunction bars Oklahoma’s statewide board from rejecting Ben Gamla’s application solely over faith-based instruction.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 30, 2026
News · LA
Officials announce Gator Task Force in Shreveport
Public safetyThe federal, state and local effort will focus on violent crime and gangs in Shreveport and across North Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MI
Mackinac Center urges higher-turnout dates for tax votes
Economy and jobsThe group wants Michigan to stop scheduling local tax questions during elections with the lowest voter participation.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 30, 2026