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Minnesota AG flags Xcel rate risk from Google project
Energy and environmentThe attorney general warns that Google’s proposed Pine Island data center could lead to higher Xcel Energy rates.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · VA
Virginia governor outlines response to high energy costs
Energy and environmentVirginia’s governor has announced plans aimed at addressing high energy costs, putting affordability on the state policy agenda.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MI
Michigan sues EPA over rollback of pollution limits
Energy and environmentMichigan is asking a court to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to roll back federal pollution limits.
The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 2, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California Home Energy Choice Act
Energy and environmentAB 2313 creates a voluntary electrification incentive when a home’s gas service line is due for replacement.
The Ballot California DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi Democrats see opening as GOP climate sours
Energy and environmentA young district attorney is urging Democratic officials and donors to compete for Mississippi voters despite the party’s long Senate drought.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · WV
Morrisey rules out nuclear waste at proposed federal hub
Energy and environmentWest Virginia’s restriction conflicts with a federal program that treats nuclear waste management as a central responsibility.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · OK
Energy secretary, companies back proposed Oklahoma facility
Energy and environmentThe push for a nuclear waste facility raises questions about its site, design, oversight and environmental effects.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskOct 1, 2026
News · NM
New Mexico acting governor signs flood response orders
Energy and environmentThe acting governor signed executive orders addressing New Mexico’s response to flooding.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · AK
Trump announces South Korean investment as pipeline stays unclear
Energy and environmentTrump put planned South Korean investment in U.S. projects at about billion, while Seoul remained guarded on an Alaska pipeline.
The Ballot Alaska DeskOct 1, 2026
News · WV
West Virginia launches home energy rebate programs
Energy and environmentGov. Patrick Morrisey announced a statewide rollout of rebates aimed at helping residents make energy-saving home upgrades.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · IL
Illinois climate migration effort nears report deadline
Energy and environmentMore than a year after the first-of-its-kind law was signed, Illinois has made little progress toward a required December report.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota data center rules precede federal proposal
Energy and environmentMinnesota requires hyperscale data centers to cover certain power costs, while 22 local governments have paused new projects.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 29, 2026
News · IL
Illinois climate migration effort stalls after first-in-US law
Energy and environmentIllinois broke new ground with a climate migration law, but the state’s follow-through has since languished.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia announces statewide home energy rebate program
Energy and environmentWest Virginia has announced a statewide rebate program focused on household energy expenses.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · IL
Illinois climate migration effort stalls after first law
Energy and environmentIllinois enacted the nation’s first climate migration law, but the state’s follow-through has stalled.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Report estimates household cost of climate litigation
Energy and environmentThe estimate assumes more than 300 lawsuits and several climate measures all succeed, raising costs that energy companies pass to consumers.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Energy affordability push targets green mandates
Energy and environmentA new policy argument urges action before the midterms but does not identify which energy rules should end.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
News · VA
Spanberger starts push for tighter data center rules
Energy and environmentThe governor signed an order on state secrecy agreements and proposed broader rules on local approvals, environmental standards and energy costs.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · CA
Lawmakers vote to block California ship emissions rules
Energy and environmentThe vote challenges California’s attempt to regulate emissions from ships, with further procedural steps determining the rules’ status.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · IA
Turek, Hinson outline different responses to fuel costs
Energy and environmentWith Iowa diesel above a gallon, Josh Turek is proposing federal tax and reserve steps while Ashley Hinson emphasizes biofuels and U.S. production.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
House to vote on data center electricity cost bill
Energy and environmentThe measure would require states to consider standards addressing electricity costs associated with data centers.
The Ballot National DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AK
Kreiss-Tomkins signed 2021 Biden, clean-energy letter
Energy and environmentThe 2021 letter praised President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 policies and called on Congress to pursue 100% clean energy.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · WY
Wyoming governor backs repeal of power plant emission rules
Energy and environmentWyoming’s governor welcomed the Trump administration’s move to repeal federal limits on planet-warming power plant emissions.
The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
Trump EPA moves to repeal Biden power plant carbon rules
Energy and environmentThe agency says removing current and remaining greenhouse gas standards could cut power plant compliance costs by hundreds of billions of dollars.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 15, 2026