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News · NJ
The Newark City Council has adopted a resolution taking a position on data centers, with no election or candidate directly connected to the action.
News · CA
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the car-related measure known as “Leno’s Law” during a visit to Jay Leno’s Garage.
News · LA
Two people face indictments over an alleged voting scheme connected to a Louisiana mayor’s race.
News · FL
The concept would preserve the historic Pan Am terminal while adding a new building for cultural and civic uses on the waterfront site.
News · WV
A proposed amendment on citizen-only voting will go before West Virginia voters in November.
News · NC
The court ruled lawmakers did not violate the state constitution by moving elections board appointment authority to the state auditor.
News · NC
The decision reinforces State Auditor Dave Boliek’s control over appointments to North Carolina’s election boards.
News · WY
Wyoming’s governor welcomed the Trump administration’s move to repeal federal rules affecting power plants.
News · US
The Nov. 1 clock change remains in place as Congress considers the question of permanent daylight saving time.
News · US
The parties are preparing a new political approach for 2026, though the development is not tied to a named candidate or individual race.
News · AL
Jones is calling for a major election change and expanded authority for one of Alabama’s highest state offices.
News · CA
The party official apologized for saying dead people voted but continues examining the issue independently of any identified race.
News · ND
The Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-voting restrictions before November, a result welcomed by North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe.
News · TX
Cornyn has ruled out voting for Bo French in a Texas race but has not identified an alternative choice.
News · WI
Derrick Van Orden voted for an effort intended to protect Wisconsin families from electricity rate increases tied to data centers.
News · WY
Cheyenne City Council advanced the proposed Cox Ranch data center project, but the council has not yet taken final action.
News · KY
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is out of jail following action by a court of appeals in his case.
News · MS
The governor signed an agreement focused on strengthening Mississippi’s state forests, with implementation details shaping its practical effect.
News · FL
The proposal would target unwanted calls and text messages in Florida, but it must go through the legislative process before becoming law.
News · CA
The new California law recognizes the state’s industrial cities and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
News · SC
A new Senate committee may examine campaign uses of artificial intelligence after earlier election-content bills stalled.
News · SD
Registered South Dakota voters can cast ballots in person or by mail ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
News · US
Yashar averaged 22.2 seats across five polls, compared with Likud’s 21.2, while the Netanyahu-led bloc held a thin but inconclusive edge.
News · MO
A signed order restricts how data from Automated License Plate Readers may be used in Missouri.
News · DE
HB 381 tightens Delaware’s data breach rules and limits safe harbors associated with HIPAA and GLBA.
News · OK
The measure allows the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to litigate its long-running claim involving 2.6 million acres of its homelands.
News · VA
The measure would name a Virginia Beach post office for Col. Edward D. Shames, a World War II veteran.
News · AK
The measure, the 14th Begich-sponsored bill to pass the House, would clarify protections for traditional Alaska Native handicrafts.
News · AL
The House approved an Alabama congressman’s effort to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, marking formal support from the chamber.
News · US
The House moved toward departure without voting on whether to impeach Hegseth, leaving the chamber without a decision.