News · WI
Data center votes draw scrutiny in Wisconsin campaigns
Economy and jobsIncumbents from both parties are facing questions about earlier legislation on data center tax incentives and regulations.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 27, 2026
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News · US
Trump says new fuel standards end Biden-era EV rule
Economy and jobsTrump said revised fuel economy standards eliminate a Biden-era policy designed to move automakers toward electric vehicles.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Trump, Xi agree to create AI safety channel
Economy and jobsThe U.S. and China also moved forward with military crisis contacts, trade discussions and a two-month extension of their trade truce.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AR
Federal grant to support Port of Little Rock road work
Economy and jobsThe federally supported road construction will take place near a proposed Google data center at the Port of Little Rock.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · WA
Trump-Xi summit winds down as pressures test GOP
Economy and jobsThe leaders discussed trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war as some Republican lawmakers criticized Xi’s treatment in Washington.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 26, 2026
News · FL
Rick Scott proposes adding interest costs to CBO estimates
Economy and jobsThe Florida senator’s bill would require interest costs to be included in estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · AK
Senator backs Trump tariffs, avoids topic in Alaska
Economy and jobsA senator supported President Trump’s tariffs in Washington but did not address the policy while in Alaska.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · CA
California senator seeks tax to deter gas price gouging
Economy and jobsThe proposal would use a tax to discourage price gouging at gasoline pumps, with its impact depending on how lawmakers structure it.
The Ballot California DeskSep 25, 2026
News · IL
AFP-IL files ethics complaint over library district polling
Economy and jobsThe complaint alleges the Vernon Area Public Library District used taxpayer resources for polling connected to a referendum.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · NE
Pillen announces 90-day diesel tax pause for agriculture
Economy and jobsNebraska agricultural producers are set to receive a temporary, 90-day pause on diesel taxes under an announcement from Gov. Jim Pillen.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · US
Diesel price spike puts pressure on businesses and Trump
Economy and jobsRising diesel prices are straining businesses as Republican lawmakers press President Trump to consider banning diesel exports.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · US
Trump hosts China’s Xi for White House state dinner
Economy and jobsThe leaders met as the United States and China extended a tariff pause and continued competing over advanced artificial intelligence.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · MD
Maryland revenue forecast rises, but budget gap remains
Economy and jobsMaryland expects nearly more this fiscal year, though state leaders say the increase will not eliminate the budget shortfall.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 25, 2026
News · DE
Council member files county tax assessment complaint
Economy and jobsA Wilmington City Council member has asked the county to review a tax assessment through its complaint process.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MA
Healey proposes two-month pause on Massachusetts gas tax
Economy and jobsHealey’s proposal would temporarily suspend the Massachusetts gas tax as an economy and jobs measure.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MD
Moore unveils Maryland framework for AI protections
Economy and jobsThe plan focuses on AI risks, workforce changes and safeguards for children, with possible rules for advanced AI companies.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 24, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending, no new taxes
Economy and jobsThe mayor’s proposed city budget raises public safety spending while avoiding new taxes.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 24, 2026
News · GA
Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again
Economy and jobsArea Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OH
Ohio lawmakers may return for 90-day gas tax suspension
Economy and jobsVivek Ramaswamy’s plan could bring Ohio lawmakers back to Columbus next week to consider temporarily suspending the state gas tax.
The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MI
Michigan board backs $10 million community lending loan
Economy and jobsThe Michigan Strategic Fund approved up to for a pooled fund serving community lenders across the state.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 23, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending
Economy and jobsThe mayor’s budget proposal raises public safety spending without adding new taxes, but it is not yet a final city budget.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 23, 2026
News · WY
Wyoming GOP backs property tax cut initiative
Economy and jobsThe state Republican Party is supporting a ballot initiative that would ask Wyoming voters to approve a property tax cut.
The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · OH
Ohio leaders plan return for Ramaswamy gas-tax vote
Economy and jobsLegislative leaders said lawmakers could return next week to consider a gas-tax plan requested by Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · WI
Johnson presents proposed 2027 Milwaukee budget
Economy and jobsMilwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has presented his proposed city budget for 2027.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 22, 2026
News · NC
Why North Carolina has so many 2026 ballot questions
Economy and jobsVoters will decide at least three statewide constitutional amendments, while many communities will also consider local taxes, bonds and other measures.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CO
How Amendment 87 would change Colorado income taxes
Economy and jobsThe November measure would lower rates on initial income, add higher rates above and reserve new revenue for public services.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CA
Newsom orders review of tougher California AI safeguards
Economy and jobsThe California review will consider stronger AI safety rules, including mechanisms that could halt an AI system’s operation.
The Ballot California DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California order on AI model kill switches
Economy and jobsThe executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
News · KS
Senate battleground widens to Kansas and Nebraska
Economy and jobsSenators in both parties now view Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire as part of an expanded fight for Senate control.
The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · SC
South Carolina Enacts Pro-Crypto, Anti-CBDC Law
Economy and jobsSouth Carolina has enacted a law favoring cryptocurrency while opposing a central bank digital currency.
The Ballot South Carolina Policy DeskSep 21, 2026