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Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado has taken legal action seeking to stop a new ICE detention center from opening in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado DeskOct 1, 2026
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News · IN
Indiana attorney general announces partnership with ICE
ImmigrationThe partnership is intended to strengthen immigration enforcement, but its operational scope has not been defined.
The Ballot Indiana Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IL
Illinois drafts rules for digital asset transaction tax
Economy and jobsThe proposal explains when Illinois would apply a 0.2% tax to certain brokered digital asset transactions beginning in 2027.
The Ballot Illinois DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IA
Iowa lawmakers weigh MEGA changes for steel plant
Economy and jobsA special session will consider changing Iowa’s large-project incentive program for a proposed billion steel plant in Lee County.
The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 1, 2026
News · MI
Claim targets Mike Rogers’ public safety funding votes
Public safetyThe Michigan Independent says Rogers repeatedly opposed funding measures, but the claim does not identify the bills or roll-call votes involved.
The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 1, 2026
News · SD
Kristi Noem seeks divorce after 34 years of marriage
Health careThe former South Dakota governor and homeland security secretary filed court papers seeking to end her marriage to Bryon Noem.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy 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 · US
Kurt Olsen leaves DOJ ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation
Elections and votingOlsen withdrew from the investigation but remains a Justice Department senior counsel, a department official said.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Hegseth unveils six Pentagon initiatives at Quantico
Foreign policyThe defense secretary announced six new efforts during a wide-ranging address to active-duty officers in Virginia.
The Ballot National DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Hegseth says administration transformed military culture
Elections and votingThe defense secretary told hundreds of junior officers and enlisted leaders that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Pentagon breach exposed personnel data, including SSNs
Foreign policyUnencrypted records covered 2.76 million living military and civilian personnel and 294,000 deceased people.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Musk joins Pentagon project on future warfare
Foreign policyElon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will lead a 120-day review of emerging military technologies and future areas of conflict.
The Ballot National DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Pentagon changes overseas voting forms amid Republican push
Elections and votingOfficials removed a category of overseas citizens from absentee-voting forms as Republicans sought to stop that group from voting.
The Ballot National (US) 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 · CO
Colorado sues over ICE site as midterm monitoring looms
Public safetyColorado’s lawsuit over a Hudson ICE facility joins questions about midterm poll monitors and a criminal case involving a former sheriff’s deputy.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · AK
Handeland proposes district School Board elections
EducationAnchorage Assemblyman Donald Handeland is proposing that Anchorage School Board members be elected through geographic districts.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · VT
Welch secures $2 million for rural Vermont health care
Health careThe federal money will support new Caledonia County pharmacies and safety upgrades within the UVM Health Network.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IA
Right-wing figures object to Indian role in Iowa steel plant
Economy and jobsTrump announced a billion Iowa steel plant as the White House highlighted plans for 1,750 jobs.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Hegseth defends military reshaping amid war with Iran
Foreign policyThe defense secretary promoted leadership and culture changes as the military completed its long-planned troop withdrawal from Iraq.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Former diplomats weigh Iraq withdrawal and region’s future
Foreign policyThe formal U.S. military withdrawal brought celebrations in Iraq’s capital alongside concern about what follows.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Elections and votingThe Senate approved Sonderling in a 47-41 vote, filling a Cabinet position that had officially been vacant since April.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Lara Trump says Iran war could carry a midterm cost
Foreign policyThe former Republican National Committee co-chair said losing both chambers of Congress would be worth the political cost of the Iran war.
The Ballot National DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Trump faults GOP messaging on the economy
Economy and jobsTrump said he and Republicans have not effectively promoted what he describes as their economic achievements.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
Race preview · VT
Leland Morgan and Mike Morgan enter 2026 House race
Elections and votingTwo Republican incumbents are running in Vermont’s contested Grand Isle-Chittenden State House race on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Vermont News DeskOct 1, 2026
Race preview · SD
Two incumbents run in South Dakota House District 6
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Aaron Aylward and Tim Czmowski are running in the contested District 6 State House race.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskOct 1, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Greggor Ilagan
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Greggor Ilagan is running in Hawaii State House District 4 in an uncontested 2026 general election race.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
Candidate profile · PR
Candidate profile: Swanny Vargas Laureano
Elections and votingVargas Laureano is a PPD incumbent running in the contested 2026 election for an at-large seat in Puerto Rico’s House.
The Ballot Puerto Rico News DeskOct 1, 2026
Race preview · ND
Two Republican incumbents run in House District 1
Elections and votingDavid Richter and Patrick Hatlestad, both Republican incumbents, are running in North Dakota’s contested House District 1 race.
The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 30, 2026
Explainer · NM
New Mexico 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming registration, reviewing the ballot and making a voting plan for New Mexico’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NM
Flash Flood Emergency issued over McLeod Dam threat
Energy and environmentThe National Weather Service acted after operators reported that McLeod Dam in south-central New Mexico faced imminent failure.
The Ballot New Mexico DeskSep 30, 2026