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Nevada senators oppose crypto bill amid ethics dispute
HousingCatherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen joined other senators in rejecting a crypto bill that did not restrict President Trump’s transactions.
The Ballot Nevada DeskSep 17, 2026
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News · WI
Crowley calls for repeal of Wisconsin fuel markup law
Energy and environmentDavid Crowley says repealing the state’s minimum markup law would lower fuel prices and blames federal policies backed by Tom Tiffany for rising costs.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 16, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania sues TikTok and Snapchat over child safety
Elections and votingAttorney General Dave Sunday says the platforms mislead users about addictive features, disappearing content and children's exposure to adult material.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor proposes rules for license plate cameras
Public safetyMayor Andre Dickens’ proposal would set citywide privacy, oversight and accountability standards for Atlanta’s public safety technology.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · FL
Moody files bill to place U.S. Space Academy in Florida
EducationThe STARS Act would locate the new federal academy in Florida, but the federal government has not made a final site decision.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AR
Sanders announces plan for families on CES waitlist
Elections and votingGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new state plan aimed at Arkansas families waiting for CES services.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MO
Missouri announces $10 million in Blue Shield grants
EducationThe 2026 grants cover 350 counties, cities, towns and a school district participating in Missouri Blue Shield.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 16, 2026
News · TX
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
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 · KY
Beshear launches Kentucky medical debt relief program
Health careThe program is expected to eliminate about in medical debt for more than 130,000 Kentucky residents.
The Ballot Kentucky 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 · FL
Florida lawmakers cover millions in immigration bills
ImmigrationState lawmakers authorized money to address millions of dollars in immigration-related bills owed by a Florida agency.
The Ballot Florida News 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 · PA
Haywood plans Pennsylvania AI safety legislation
Foreign policyThe state senator is developing proposals for AI risk disclosures, transparency reports and reports of serious incidents.
The Ballot Pennsylvania 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 · AZ
Hobbs signs 264 Arizona bills after record measure volume
Public safetyGov. Katie Hobbs signed 264 bills into law after a record 2,100 measures were presented in Arizona.
The Ballot Arizona Policy 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