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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
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News · NC
CMS controversy fuels call for North Carolina records law
Elections and votingAn opinion tied to the CMS superintendent controversy argues that a proposed state records law would strengthen public oversight.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia announces statewide home energy rebate program
Energy and environmentWest Virginia has announced a statewide rebate program focused on household energy expenses.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MT
What to know about Montana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingMontana voters will decide one U.S. Senate race and elections in both U.S. House districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · IL
What to know about Illinois’ 2026 elections
Elections and votingIllinois voters will choose a U.S. senator, governor and other statewide and congressional officeholders on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · TX
Fetterman rejects claim he is a bad senator, Democrat
Foreign policyJohn Fetterman rejected criticism of his work as a senator and his standing as a Democrat in a dispute involving foreign policy.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MO
Supreme Court orders Missouri to use its 2022 map
Elections and votingMissouri Republican officials objected on X after the Supreme Court kept the state's 2022 map in place instead of the 2025 HB 1 plan.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MO
Supreme Court Keeps Missouri’s 2022 Congressional Map
Elections and votingThe unanimous order settles which congressional districts Missouri voters will use in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
Arizona Legislature passes tax increase notice bill
Economy and jobsThe measure would require notice of tax increases, adding a disclosure step to the process.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 29, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania proposal sets options for closed digital games
Elections and votingPublishers ending access to a digital game would have to preserve play or issue a refund of at least 25%.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska governor announces 90-day diesel tax pause
Economy and jobsNebraska’s governor announced a temporary pause on diesel taxes for agricultural producers in the state.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CO
Evans’ Medicaid Vote Conflicts With His Denial
Health careEvans said he did not vote to cut Medicaid, but Nutter points to his legislative vote as evidence that the denial is false.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CT
Connecticut student released as senator seeks ICE inquiry
Foreign policyA Connecticut student is out of ICE detention, while a senator is calling for an investigation into the detention.
The Ballot Connecticut News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs 10 firearm-related laws
Public safetyThe governor described the 10 new laws as gun-safety measures, while Guns.com characterized them as restrictions on guns.
The Ballot California DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
Arizona Lawmaker Seeks Federal Help for English Services
Elections and votingAn Arizona lawmaker has proposed increasing federal support for services that help people gain English fluency.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots taken into custody.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · VA
Virginia lawmakers warn higher marijuana fines deepen disparities
Elections and votingLawmakers raised concerns that larger fines for public marijuana use would worsen unequal outcomes among racial groups.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AR
Saline County to vote on library property tax cut
Economy and jobsThe ballot question would reduce property tax funding for the Saline County library system by 35%.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
No Leader Identified in 2026 Congressional Races
Elections and votingNo candidate or party can be called ahead without a defined contest, polling figures or election results.
The Ballot New York DeskSep 29, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania senator proposes rules for hemp THC products
Foreign policyThe bill would set age limits and testing requirements for hemp products containing THC in Pennsylvania.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs bill framed as contrast with Trump
Elections and votingThe governor approved a state measure described as a counterpoint to Trump, turning the proposal into California law.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs marijuana policy bills
Elections and votingThe new laws address marijuana testing, product tracking and consumers’ access to information.
The Ballot California DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
Trump seeks a lasting physical mark on Washington
HousingTrump is applying his New York real estate outlook to a capital governed by distinct historic and legal considerations.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
Ocasio-Cortez weighs presidential or Senate run in 2028
Elections and votingThe New York representative says she may decide after the 2026 midterms, while Sen. Chuck Schumer has not announced his 2028 plans.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsEight measures sent to the ballot by state lawmakers address taxes, education, election rules and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · IL
Illinois climate migration effort stalls after first law
Energy and environmentIllinois enacted the nation’s first climate migration law, but the state’s follow-through has stalled.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MS
What to know about Mississippi’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingMississippi voters will decide a U.S. Senate race and contests in all four congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskSep 28, 2026
News · AK
‘Lower 48’ becomes a fault line in Alaska Senate contest
Elections and votingThe phrase is being used to question whether political figures answer to Alaskans or powerful interests outside the state.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · FL
Florida Democrats’ November chances depend on each race
Elections and votingRepublican dominance shapes Florida’s political landscape, but it does not decide November contests before voters cast ballots.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 28, 2026
News · TX
Fetterman misspeaks about party at Texas Tribune Festival
Elections and votingThe Pennsylvania senator drew laughter after calling himself a Republican, then reaffirmed that he remains a Democrat.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 28, 2026