News · MO
SEMO board approves $10 million campus renewal plan
EducationThe program covers six facility and infrastructure projects, including roof, elevator, heating and cooling, laboratory and stadium work.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 30, 2026
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News · SC
What to know about South Carolina’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingSouth Carolina voters will choose a governor, secretary of state, attorney general and representatives for all seven U.S. House districts.
The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NJ
2026 New Jersey elections: Senate and House races
Elections and votingNew Jersey voters will elect one U.S. senator and representatives from all 12 congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 30, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe Legislature sent voters eight measures on election rules, taxes, school spending and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 30, 2026
News · OK
I-40 infrastructure approved near possible Buc-ee’s site
Elections and votingThe approval advances infrastructure for an Oklahoma City location under consideration for Buc-ee’s, but it does not confirm a store.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · WV
ACLU-WV challenges West Virginia school aid formula
EducationThe lawsuit brings West Virginia’s method for calculating school aid before the courts but does not itself change the formula.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · ID
Idaho dairy farms fear wider immigration enforcement
ImmigrationIdaho dairies rely heavily on immigrant workers and worry that expanded federal enforcement could deepen existing labor shortages.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta police reforms offer a reference point for ICE
Public safetyAtlanta’s use-of-force changes could give ICE a framework for reviewing its own public-safety practices.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 29, 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 · FL
Jury selection begins in Haitian American pastor's trial
Elections and votingChristian Emmanuel Sanon faces a conspiracy trial tied to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · UT
Utah group launches campaign against proposed Amendment B
Economy and jobsUtahns Protecting Our Constitution is urging voters statewide to reject a constitutional amendment involving taxes and voter authority.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe November measures address vehicle-mileage taxes, public-agency rules, elections, grocery taxes, schools and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
2026 Midterm Update Has No Specific Race or Result
Elections and votingThe national midterm update is not connected to a named election, candidate matchup or vote result.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Thune says taxpayers should not fund Trump message ads
Economy and jobsThe Senate majority leader said he likes the ads’ message but objects to using public money to promote it.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
US rejects UN pandemic preparedness declaration
Foreign policyThe Trump administration declined to endorse a nonbinding UN statement calling for cooperation on pandemic preparedness and prevention.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Senate Republicans to question Jack Smith on Trump probes
Public safetyThe former special counsel will testify as Republicans scrutinize his work and the Justice Department examines officials involved in Trump investigations.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Harris joins El-Sayed for campaign appearance in Detroit
Elections and votingThe joint Detroit appearance emphasized Democratic unity, while WSWS argued that concern over Gaza was pushed aside.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Senate Republicans object to Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads
Economy and jobsGOP senators support Trump’s political message but object to using public money for ads that promote him.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
New York AG Sues Polymarket Over Sports Betting Contracts
Elections and votingThe attorney general alleges that Polymarket offered sports betting contracts in New York without a license.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · VA
Virginia AG seeks longer review of Dominion-NextEra deal
Elections and votingThe attorney general has asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission for more time to review the proposed merger.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · FL
DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 people were arrested over allegations of illegal voting.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 29, 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 · CA
California relaxes rules for students learning English
EducationThe state is reducing education barriers tied to repeated testing and rules that could slow students’ progress.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
Mayor Mamdani opens Jobs NYC Center for public careers
Economy and jobsThe center is intended to connect New Yorkers with career opportunities in public service.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · WI
Family sues Milwaukee over fatal police chase
Public safetyThe civil case brings a fatal police chase involving Milwaukee before a court and raises a public-safety question about legal responsibility.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy 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 · 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 · DC
Mistrial declared in Trayon White bribery case
Elections and votingThe current trial involving D.C. Councilmember Trayon White ended without a verdict after a mistrial was declared.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California ban on officials issuing memecoins
Elections and votingGov. Gavin Newsom signed a state measure prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026