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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
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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
News · TX
Texas emergency order eases diesel and trucking rules
Economy and jobsThe governor acted after diesel reached a gallon, suspending emissions rules and changing truck weight and fuel-use limits.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs housing and homelessness legislation
HousingThe legislation addresses homebuilding and unsheltered homelessness, two stated priorities of California’s state government.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska lawmaker questions governor’s fuel tax orders
Economy and jobsThe lawmaker is seeking answers about the governor’s authority to order fuel tax relief and the financial effect of that action.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 30, 2026
News · UT
Lee blocks approval rule for Kennedy Center demolition
Elections and votingThe bipartisan effort would have required Congress to approve any Trump administration demolition of the Kennedy Center.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WI
Three amendments will go before Wisconsin voters this fall
Elections and votingThe measures address government equity policies, the governor’s partial veto authority and closures of places of worship during health emergencies.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · IL
Illinois climate migration effort nears report deadline
Energy and environmentMore than a year after the first-of-its-kind law was signed, Illinois has made little progress toward a required December report.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · AZ
Review Finds 8 Noncitizen Voters in Maricopa Since 2012
Elections and votingAn examination of more than 200 names identified eight noncitizens who voted in Maricopa County at some point since 2012.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · FL
Florida local governments plan for Amendment 3 cuts
Economy and jobsCities and counties are reviewing service cuts, delayed projects and new fees if voters expand Florida’s homestead exemption.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · DE
Delaware lawmakers split as college sports bill clears Senate
EducationThe Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate while Delaware’s lawmakers took different positions on the measure.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · LA
What to know about Louisiana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingLouisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · LA
Kennedy raises concerns as college sports bill clears Senate
Foreign policyThe Protect College Sports Act passed the U.S. Senate 77-22 as Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy expressed concerns about the measure.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MO
SEMO board approves $10 million campus renewal plan
EducationThe program covers six facility and infrastructure projects, including roof, elevator, heating and cooling, laboratory and stadium work.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 30, 2026
News · SC
What to know about South Carolina’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingSouth Carolina voters will choose a governor, secretary of state, attorney general and representatives for all seven U.S. House districts.
The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NJ
2026 New Jersey elections: Senate and House races
Elections and votingNew Jersey voters will elect one U.S. senator and representatives from all 12 congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 30, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe Legislature sent voters eight measures on election rules, taxes, school spending and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 30, 2026
News · ID
Idaho dairy farms fear wider immigration enforcement
ImmigrationIdaho dairies rely heavily on immigrant workers and worry that expanded federal enforcement could deepen existing labor shortages.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota data center rules precede federal proposal
Energy and environmentMinnesota requires hyperscale data centers to cover certain power costs, while 22 local governments have paused new projects.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 29, 2026
News · FL
Jury selection begins in Haitian American pastor's trial
Elections and votingChristian Emmanuel Sanon faces a conspiracy trial tied to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · UT
Utah group launches campaign against proposed Amendment B
Economy and jobsUtahns Protecting Our Constitution is urging voters statewide to reject a constitutional amendment involving taxes and voter authority.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe November measures address vehicle-mileage taxes, public-agency rules, elections, grocery taxes, schools and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
New York AG Sues Polymarket Over Sports Betting Contracts
Elections and votingThe attorney general alleges that Polymarket offered sports betting contracts in New York without a license.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · VA
Virginia AG seeks longer review of Dominion-NextEra deal
Elections and votingThe attorney general has asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission for more time to review the proposed merger.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · FL
DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 people were arrested over allegations of illegal voting.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CO
Colorado announces first medical debt law enforcement
Public safetyThe attorney general announced Colorado’s first enforcement action under the state law governing medical debt collection.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MO
Andrew Bailey announces resignation from FBI
Public safetyThe former Missouri attorney general announced his departure from the federal agency; the move is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · IL
Illinois climate migration effort stalls after first-in-US law
Energy and environmentIllinois broke new ground with a climate migration law, but the state’s follow-through has since languished.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California ban on officials issuing memecoins
Elections and votingGov. Gavin Newsom signed a state measure prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026