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Abbott orders water penalties for Texas data centers
Elections and votingGreg Abbott has ordered new water-related penalties targeting data centers in Texas.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 16, 2026
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News · NM
‘Pluribus’ wins six Emmys after filming in Albuquerque
Elections and votingThe Apple TV production employed more than 1,400 New Mexicans during its first season and earned 18 Emmy nominations.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · TX
Texas federal charges spotlight noncitizen voting
Elections and votingFederal charges announced in Texas align with Trump’s broader focus on noncitizen voting, without a direct link to a specific election or race.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · CA
Newsom rules out 2028 run if Harris enters race
Elections and votingCalifornia Gov. Newsom says he would not seek the presidency in 2028 if Harris becomes a candidate.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AK
House passes Alaska Native handicraft bill H.R. 6021
Elections and votingThe measure cleared the U.S. House, becoming Rep. Nick Begich’s 14th bill to pass the chamber.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 16, 2026
News · IL
Chicago mayor announces bid for reelection
Elections and votingChicago’s mayor has announced an intention to seek another term, but the bid is not yet tied to a specific election or candidate field.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · OK
Silver Alert issued for 67-year-old Oklahoma City man
Elections and votingA Silver Alert has been issued for a 67-year-old man identified with Oklahoma City.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · FL
Donalds calls for states to lead on AI rules
Elections and votingByron Donalds questioned whether Congress can pass AI regulations and argued that states should take the lead instead.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · IL
Chicago mayor announces bid for another term
Elections and votingChicago’s mayor has announced a reelection bid, stating an intention to seek another term leading the city.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MO
Kehoe Announces Child Welfare Task Force Appointments
Elections and votingGov. Kehoe has announced appointments to the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force, an administrative action unrelated to an election.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · NC
Roy Cooper enters race for North Carolina’s open Senate seat
Elections and votingThe former North Carolina governor is seeking the Senate seat that Thom Tillis will leave after his current term.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 16, 2026
News · NE
Omaha council approves purchase of building on streetcar route
Elections and votingThe city can move ahead with acquiring a damaged building located along Omaha’s streetcar route.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · CA
California Governor Signs AI Toy and Chatbot Laws
Elections and votingCalifornia’s governor signed bills addressing artificial intelligence in toys and chatbots, moving both measures into state law.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AK
Begich marks 14th bill to pass U.S. House
Elections and votingThe House approved a 14th bill from Rep. Nick Begich during his first term, moving the measure to the next stage of the federal process.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor announces prayer and fasting day
Elections and votingThe governor has announced a day focused on prayer and fasting in Tennessee, with no candidate, race or election directly connected to it.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TN
Gov. Lee announces Tennessee judicial appointments
Elections and votingThe governor announced appointments to judicial roles in a state government notice published through TN.gov.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs first responder protection bill
Elections and votingThe governor approved an Ohio bill intended to strengthen first responders’ work and protections.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TX
Parrish Classic awards four UNT Dallas scholarships
Elections and votingStudents from Duncanville and DeSoto received four UNT Dallas scholarships through the football event.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · VA
NextEra, Dominion tie Richmond tower plan to merger approval
Elections and votingThe companies propose spending to on a Richmond tower if their merger receives approval.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska senator seeks earlier votes on legislative leaders
Elections and votingThe proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Sept. 15: GOP votes before session; cannabis rules delayed
Elections and votingNebraska Republicans held a pre-session vote on Sept. 15 as a separate delay affected the timetable for cannabis rules.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TX
SpaceX sues Texas AG, Grimes County over records requests
Elections and votingSpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 14, 2026
News · KY
Comer measure supporting Paducah youth club becomes law
Elections and votingLegislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 14, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs online child safety bills
Elections and votingThe new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
The Ballot California DeskSep 14, 2026
News · AZ
Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Bills Honoring Charlie Kirk
Elections and votingThe Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 14, 2026
News · VA
Trump signs Woody Williams monument act
Elections and votingThe act, named for West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, creates a National Medal of Honor Monument.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 14, 2026
News · KS
Kansas flags ordered to fly at half-staff Friday
Elections and votingKansas flags are to be displayed at half-staff Friday under an order not directly connected to an election or political race.
The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 14, 2026
News · GA
Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor
Elections and votingThe Stockbridge City Council voted to remove the mayor in a city government action unrelated to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 14, 2026
News · NV
Lombardo orders Nevada flags lowered for 9/11
Elections and votingGov. Joe Lombardo directed flags to fly at half-staff in Nevada in observance of 9/11.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · ME
Maine Democrats criticize Collins over Epstein files vote
Elections and votingMaine Democrats criticized Collins in Portland, saying a vote by Collins blocked the release of Epstein-related files.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 14, 2026