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Jacob Frey vetoes Minneapolis driverless rideshare measure
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis mayor rejected a city ordinance addressing driverless rideshare service.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · DC
Trump sets 2028 targets for mosquito and tick control
Elections and votingThe order directs federal agencies to cut invasive mosquitoes and ticks in Washington and consider genetic and sterilization tools.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · WI
Wisconsin DOJ highlights election protections
Elections and votingThe department reminded Wisconsinites that state and federal laws provide separate layers of protection for elections.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskOct 3, 2026
News · SD
Kristi Noem files for divorce; comedians respond
Elections and votingKristi Noem filed for divorce from Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, prompting jokes about the couple’s split.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania enacts measures to fight human trafficking
Elections and votingMultiple acts aimed at fighting human trafficking have been signed into Pennsylvania law.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskOct 3, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor orders probe of Piker execution
Elections and votingThe governor called Christa Piker’s botched execution a tragedy and directed the state to investigate what happened.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OK
Trump urges Oklahoma voters to back Republicans before rally
Elections and votingThe president released a campaign video before an Oct. 1 rally at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Frey says he will veto driverless rideshare ordinance
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance concerning driverless rideshares, but Mayor Jacob Frey says he will veto it.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NM
What to know about New Mexico’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingVoters will decide a U.S. Senate seat, three U.S. House seats and several statewide offices on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania House passes bill to end closed primaries
Elections and votingThe measure cleared the state House, but Pennsylvania’s primary election rules have not changed yet.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania House passes bill on unaffiliated primary voting
Elections and votingThe measure would let Pennsylvania voters without a party affiliation participate in primary elections.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MO
Sports event contracts ordered to end in Missouri
Elections and votingPrediction market companies must stop offering sports-related event contracts covered by a Missouri order.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MD
Scott seeks protective order in Baltimore records dispute
Elections and votingBaltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi Democrats weigh a new Senate push
Elections and votingA young district attorney is urging Democratic officials and donors to compete for voters despite the party’s long Senate drought.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · RI
Smiley’s conduct draws notice after loss to Morales
Elections and votingThe Boston Globe has drawn attention to Mayor Brett Smiley’s behavior following a loss to David Morales.
The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · AL
Alabama data center law starts Oct. 1
Elections and votingFiled contracts and a changing commission review process will shape what the new law means for Alabama electricity customers.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · DC
Trump orders federal mosquito-control effort in D.C.
Elections and votingAn executive order directs several federal agencies to coordinate a mosquito-control effort in Washington, D.C.
The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · OK
Oklahoma City approves roadwork tied to first Buc-ee’s
Elections and votingThe city approved roadwork connected to Oklahoma’s first Buc-ee’s while concerns about outward development remained unresolved.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · OR
Signed Oregon law improves workers’ compensation benefits
Elections and votingOregon has signed legislation improving workers’ compensation benefits, with implementation details now becoming the next focus.
The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 2, 2026
News · NM
New Mexico lawmaker announces AI regulation bill
Elections and votingA New Mexico lawmaker has announced legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence in the state.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MI
Recall petition targeting Michigan clerk approved
Elections and votingThe petition concerns an accusation that a Michigan clerk canceled voter registrations, but approval does not establish that claim as fact.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · FL
DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 people were arrested over allegations of illegal voting.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · DC
Mistrial declared in Trayon White bribery case
Elections and votingThe current trial involving D.C. Councilmember Trayon White ended without a verdict after a mistrial was declared.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
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
News · DC
Mistrial declared in Trayon White bribery case
Elections and votingThe mistrial ended the current proceeding without a verdict, leaving the case’s next steps to the court process.
The Ballot District of Columbia 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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