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Ossoff and Collins put routine work in reelection pitches
Economy and jobsJon Ossoff and Susan Collins are highlighting day-to-day job performance as they make their cases for reelection.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
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News · US
September adds 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises
Economy and jobsThe final jobs report before the Nov. 3 congressional elections showed limited employment growth and a higher unemployment rate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
What September’s hiring slowdown says about the economy
Economy and jobsEmployers added 29,000 jobs in September, raising questions about consumer prices, interest rates and economic conditions before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
DeWine announces Appalachian economic development grants
Economy and jobsGov. Mike DeWine announced another round of economic development grants intended to benefit Ohio’s Appalachian region.
The Ballot Ohio DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IA
Right-wing figures object to Indian role in Iowa steel plant
Economy and jobsTrump announced a billion Iowa steel plant as the White House highlighted plans for 1,750 jobs.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 1, 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · IL
Illinois offers support to seek operator for Joslin plant
Economy and jobsThe state plans to offer Invest in Illinois funding to qualified proposals aimed at acquiring and reusing the former Tyson Foods beef facility.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · TN
Drone factory proposal draws backlash in Tennessee town
Economy and jobsA plan for a drone manufacturing facility faces strong opposition in a small Tennessee community.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 17, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs AI ad disclosure and performer protection law
Economy and jobsSB 1050 requires video and audio ads to identify AI-generated performers and bars continued use of ads found to violate the law.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Why Donald Trump has a Joe Biden problem on the economy
Economy and jobsTrump’s 2024 criticism of Biden created a standard that now puts household costs, not just national job figures, at the center of his economic message.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 16, 2026