News · HI
Jack Smith tells Senate prosecution threats will not silence him
Public safetyThe former Trump prosecutor told the Senate that the threat of prosecution would not stop him from speaking.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · IN
Indiana AG sues court commission, Lake County prosecutor
Public safetyThe lawsuit creates a court dispute among the attorney general, a state court commission and the Lake County prosecutor.
The Ballot Indiana Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant in prison cellmate killing
Public safetyThe governor signed a death warrant for a man who killed his cellmate while confined in a Florida state prison.
The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MD
Prosecutor flags capacity as Maryland changes youth rules
Public safetyA prosecutor is raising capacity concerns as Maryland changes rules for charging young people.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi AG will not seek new trial for officer
Public safetyThe attorney general will not pursue another trial for the officer in the fatal shooting of a Black motorist.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CO
Colorado announces first medical debt law enforcement
Public safetyThe attorney general announced Colorado’s first enforcement action under the state law governing medical debt collection.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 29, 2026
News · TX
Women win suit for air conditioning in Texas prisons
Public safetyThe women called the “lionesses” prevailed in a lawsuit seeking air conditioning across the Texas prison system.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MO
Andrew Bailey announces resignation from FBI
Public safetyThe former Missouri attorney general announced his departure from the federal agency; the move is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas judge rejects prison board control settlement
Public safetyThe ruling leaves in place an injunction blocking two 2023 laws that moved oversight of the corrections secretary to the governor.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MN
DOJ sues Minnesota and Twin Cities over handgun waits
Public safetyA federal lawsuit challenges 30-day handgun waits that the Justice Department says can extend to nearly 60 days.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas judge rejects prison board control settlement
Public safetyThe ruling keeps an injunction blocking two 2023 laws that moved oversight of Arkansas’ corrections secretary from the prison board to the governor.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas judge keeps prison firing-power laws blocked
Public safetyA Pulaski County judge refused to lift an injunction against two laws that gave the governor authority to fire top corrections officials.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · KY
Kentucky Supreme Court to hear fight over parole change
Public safetyThe justices will consider whether a 2024 law requiring more prison time before parole eligibility can apply to people convicted earlier.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 25, 2026
News · CT
Glock challenges Connecticut’s convertible-pistol ban
Public safetyThe gunmaker’s federal lawsuit disputes Connecticut’s ban on pistols that can be readily converted into machine guns.
The Ballot Connecticut Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · IL
Illinois justices weigh Chicago police discipline rules
Public safetyThe Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments over changes to the rules for Chicago police disciplinary hearings.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 25, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts man sentenced for threats against Randy Fine
Public safetyEdwin Guerrero received nine years and 11 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening Rep. Randy Fine and his children.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 24, 2026
News · ME
Judge orders Bath police to release homicide records
Public safetyA Maine judge directed Bath police to release records connected to a 2024 double homicide.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · FL
Florida AG proposes tougher penalties for phone and text scams
Public safetyJames Uthmeier’s proposal targets mass scam operations, fake caller identities and delayed responses to requests to stop telemarketing messages.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · FL
Florida case links child exploitation claims in two counties
Public safetyRafiq Osborne McDonald, 34, faces state charges tied to allegations involving Polk and Orange counties.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · NJ
Federal appeals court rules against New Jersey gun policy
Public safetyThe ruling marks a setback for New Jersey’s effort to expose firearm manufacturers to potentially bankrupting financial consequences.
The Ballot New Jersey Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · FL
Florida AG seeks criminal penalties for chatbot firms
Public safetyThe move comes amid scrutiny of ChatGPT questions linked to the suspect in the Florida State University shooting.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 13, 2026