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News · KY

Kentucky lawmakers reject cigarette tax increase

Economy and jobs

Kentucky lawmakers turned down a proposal to raise the state tax on cigarettes.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskOct 3, 2026

News · AK

LaFrance proposes steady budget, warns of fiscal cliff

Economy and jobs

Anchorage Mayor LaFrance is seeking limited overall budget change while warning that the city faces greater financial pressure next year.

The Ballot Alaska DeskOct 3, 2026

News · MT

Daines Releases Crypto Tax Proposal

Economy and jobs

The ADAPT Act would change federal tax rules for stablecoins, small network fees, crypto sales, staking and lending.

The Ballot Montana DeskOct 3, 2026

News · CA

Padilla challenges tax-credit plan affecting 700,000

Economy and jobs

Padilla, Cortez Masto and Wyden say the Trump administration cannot change tax credits enacted by Congress.

The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026

News · OR

Portland chamber CEO sues city over arts tax increase

Economy and jobs

The Portland Metro Chamber’s CEO has sued Portland over an increase to the city’s arts tax.

The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

News · TX

Houston council member ties tax relief to better pay

Economy and jobs

A proposal would require companies to offer better pay before receiving tax relief in Houston.

The Ballot Texas News DeskOct 2, 2026

News · MI

El-Sayed rallies with nurses for Medicare for All

Economy and jobs

The Michigan Senate candidate also emphasized stronger AI rules but did not take a position on California’s proposed billionaire tax.

The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

News · IL

Illinois drafts rules for digital asset transaction tax

Economy and jobs

The proposal explains when Illinois would apply a 0.2% tax to certain brokered digital asset transactions beginning in 2027.

The Ballot Illinois DeskOct 1, 2026

News · NE

Pillen pauses diesel taxes for Nebraska farm transport

Economy and jobs

Two executive orders temporarily reduce diesel-tax and vehicle-weight restrictions for agricultural transport in Nebraska.

The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · MI

Mackinac Center urges higher-turnout dates for tax votes

Economy and jobs

The 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 jobs

The 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 jobs

The 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 jobs

Cities 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 jobs

The 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 jobs

Utahns 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 jobs

The 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 · NE

Nebraska governor announces 90-day diesel tax pause

Economy and jobs

Nebraska’s governor announced a temporary pause on diesel taxes for agricultural producers in the state.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 29, 2026

News · AR

Saline County to vote on library property tax cut

Economy and jobs

The 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 jobs

Eight 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

Tax and pop culture mark National and Labour launches

Economy and jobs

National and Labour opened their campaigns with contrasting references to tax, anime and blunt political language.

The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026

News · WA

Washington voters to review 9.9% tax on millionaires

Economy and jobs

Voters 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 jobs

Florida voters will consider three proposed constitutional amendments in November 2026 addressing taxes and the state budget.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 27, 2026

News · WA

Seattle leaders challenge mayor’s proposed budget

Economy and jobs

Seattle 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 · CA

California senator seeks tax to deter gas price gouging

Economy and jobs

The 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 · NE

Pillen announces 90-day diesel tax pause for agriculture

Economy and jobs

Nebraska 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 · MD

Maryland revenue forecast rises, but budget gap remains

Economy and jobs

Maryland 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 jobs

A 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 jobs

Healey’s proposal would temporarily suspend the Massachusetts gas tax as an economy and jobs measure.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · WA

Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending, no new taxes

Economy and jobs

The mayor’s proposed city budget raises public safety spending while avoiding new taxes.

The Ballot Washington DeskSep 24, 2026

News · OH

Ohio lawmakers may return for 90-day gas tax suspension

Economy and jobs

Vivek 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