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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
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · US
Thune says taxpayers should not fund Trump message ads
Economy and jobsThe Senate majority leader said he likes the ads’ message but objects to using public money to promote it.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Senate Republicans object to Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads
Economy and jobsGOP senators support Trump’s political message but object to using public money for ads that promote him.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
Mayor Mamdani opens Jobs NYC Center for public careers
Economy and jobsThe center is intended to connect New Yorkers with career opportunities in public service.
The Ballot New York News 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 · 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 · US
Trump administration lowers fuel economy requirements
Economy and jobsThe new rule targets a 34.9 mpg fleetwide average for model year 2031, replacing a Biden-era projection of 50.4 mpg.
The Ballot National 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 · 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 · US
Ex-White House ethics lawyer questions taxpayer-funded ads
Economy and jobsRichard Painter said using public money for television ads promoting President Trump could amount to an impeachable offense.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Tax and pop culture mark National and Labour launches
Economy and jobsNational and Labour opened their campaigns with contrasting references to tax, anime and blunt political language.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Trump administration airs 2024 campaign ad as public message
Economy and jobsA Trump campaign ad from 2024 is now airing through taxpayer-funded administration messaging focused on the economy and jobs.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Trump touts financial figures and attacks media coverage
Economy and jobsThe president claimed record financial performance while accusing news organizations of refusing to report it.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · WA
Washington voters to review 9.9% tax on millionaires
Economy and jobsVoters will decide whether to keep or reject the income tax approved by the Washington Legislature.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · FL
Florida’s 3 proposed 2026 financial amendments explained
Economy and jobsFlorida voters will consider three proposed constitutional amendments in November 2026 addressing taxes and the state budget.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 27, 2026
News · TN
Trump to attend Tennessee-Texas game as tariff cuts loom
Economy and jobsTrump’s Knoxville trip comes as the Senate faces a deadline on college sports legislation and the U.S. and China prepare tariff cuts.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WA
Seattle leaders challenge mayor’s proposed budget
Economy and jobsSeattle city leaders are pushing back on the mayor’s budget proposal, signaling disagreement before a final spending plan is settled.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WA
U.S., China agree to tariff cuts and AI incident channel
Economy and jobsAn eight-point consensus covers tariff reductions on reciprocal trade and new talks between Washington and Beijing on artificial intelligence.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Trump approval falls to new lows in recent polls
Economy and jobsDeclining Republican support and negative views of the economy are weighing on Trump’s approval weeks before the midterms.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Democrats seek hearings after USS Lincoln suicide attempts
Economy and jobsTwo lawmakers want congressional hearings after the Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts during the strike group’s extended deployment.
The Ballot National (US) News 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 · US
Former Kennedy Center staff dispute repair timeline
Economy and jobsA letter to Congress says Kennedy Center leaders stopped planned waterproofing work months before leaks were cited in the venue’s closure.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026