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Code Pink protester interrupts Climate Week event
Energy and environmentAn organizer challenged The Nature Conservancy over military emissions and environmental damage during an event in New York City.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
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News · WI
Enbridge puts Line 5 leak cost at least $15.1 million
Energy and environmentEmergency response and property damage account for most of Enbridge’s estimated costs from the August leak in Iron County.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 26, 2026
News · CA
Why California declared an emergency ahead of El Niño
Energy and environmentGov. Gavin Newsom’s order lets California prepare state personnel, equipment and infrastructure for possible winter flooding and landslides.
The Ballot California DeskSep 25, 2026
News · US
Senate rejects Iran war powers resolution in 49-50 vote
Energy and environmentThe narrow vote came days after President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a United Nations address and as gas prices disrupted midterm politics.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · US
Four GOP senators join Democrats on failed Iran war vote
Energy and environmentSusan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis supported a war powers resolution that failed in the Senate.
The Ballot National DeskSep 25, 2026
News · CA
Why California Declared an El Niño State of Emergency
Energy and environmentGov. Gavin Newsom’s order allows California to prepare resources, personnel and infrastructure for possible winter flooding and landslides.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · VA
Spanberger calls for more state oversight of A.I. data centers
Energy and environmentVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said states should take a greater role in regulating A.I. data centers.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 24, 2026
News · VA
Spanberger Calls for State Rules on Virginia Data Centers
Energy and environmentGov. Abigail Spanberger says states should take stronger action to reduce pollution from data centers.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Trump administration drops possible diesel export ban
Energy and environmentThe administration stepped back from a restriction that an economist warned could raise transportation and consumer costs after brief regional relief.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · NV
Ford announces settlement in Warner Bros.-Paramount case
Energy and environmentNevada Attorney General Ford announced a settlement in litigation involving the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs legislation focused on EVs and energy
Energy and environmentThe legislation is intended to speed California’s EV transition, broaden consumer choice and strengthen energy independence.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Trump order links water quality to federal oversight
Energy and environmentExecutive Order 14428 was signed Sept. 16, 2026, and published in the Federal Register five days later.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs bill to broaden California fuel options
Energy and environmentThe measure expands fuel options with the stated goal of helping Californians spend less at the pump.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Diesel price spike adds pressure on Republicans
Energy and environmentThe national diesel average rose 42 cents in one week as energy costs weighed on the economic mood before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · NV
Las Vegas approves deal for eight outdoor fitness spaces
Energy and environmentThe Las Vegas City Council approved a contract covering eight new outdoor fitness spaces in the city.
The Ballot Nevada DeskSep 20, 2026
News · NV
Boulder City dispute prompts data center review bill
Energy and environmentRep. Dina Titus wants separate environmental and public reviews before data centers can use existing permits on federal public land.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · MT
ExxonMobil sues Montana DOT over Billings cleanup costs
Energy and environmentThe lawsuit concerns cleanup expenses connected to a former oil refinery site in Billings.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Centcom says Hormuz crude traffic topped 1B barrels
Energy and environmentAdm. Brad Cooper said U.S. forces assisted more than 2,000 commercial ship transits during an exchange of strikes with Iran.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
News · OR
Democrat blocks bill on data centers and energy costs
Energy and environmentThe measure was presented as a way to reduce Americans’ energy costs but did not advance after a Democrat blocked it.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · WV
Mason County under emergency order after landslide
Energy and environmentGov. Patrick Morrisey issued the order after flooding eroded an Ohio River bank and pushed a landslide close to railroad tracks.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
U.S. says military escorted 1 billion barrels of oil
Energy and environmentThe operation accompanied more than 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf over the past several months.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Democrats seek to block U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear deal
Energy and environmentA congressional resolution challenges the Trump administration’s nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia over concerns about safeguards and weapons risks.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · OR
Federal judge upholds Oregon recycling responsibility law
Energy and environmentA federal judge found Oregon’s recycling law does not violate interstate-commerce or due-process protections.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · NV
Nevada justices dismiss Lone Mountain Temple appeals
Energy and environmentThe dismissals leave intact a lower-court ruling upholding Las Vegas’ approval of the planned Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Washington Supreme Court strikes down natural gas initiative
Energy and environmentThe justices ruled that Initiative 2066 improperly combined four separate subjects and must be invalidated in full.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · NC
Trump calls North Carolina among nation's worst
Energy and environmentAt a Gastonia rally for Michael Whatley, Trump criticized Roy Cooper over public safety and Hurricane Helene.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AL
Alabama executes Jeffery Lee for 1998 pawn shop killings
Energy and environmentThe state used lethal injection three months after a federal judge blocked Lee’s planned execution with nitrogen gas.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VA
Dominion updates terms of proposed Virginia NextEra deal
Energy and environmentDominion changed parts of its proposed merger with NextEra as Spanberger and other lawmakers scrutinize the transaction.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
U.S. House passes bill on data center utility costs
Energy and environmentThe measure would have states consider safeguards intended to keep major electricity-grid upgrade costs from other utility customers.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AK
Begich office says 14 bills set freshman House record
Energy and environmentSix of Rep. Nick Begich’s 14 House-passed bills became law, with measures covering Native lands, veterans and federal benefits.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 18, 2026