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Federal judge blocks New York rent-software ban
HousingThe Manhattan ruling prevents New York State from enforcing its first-of-its-kind restriction on rent-setting software.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 30, 2026
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News · IA
Iowa steel project faces tests after Foxconn comparison
HousingA Trump aide says demand for steel separates the proposed Lee County complex from Wisconsin’s smaller-than-promised Foxconn development.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · OR
Portland deprioritizes psychedelic enforcement
Public safetyThe Portland City Council voted to make police enforcement involving psychedelics a lower city priority.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 30, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee students can choose where to vote
Elections and votingTennessee’s flexible residency law lets college students choose whether to vote in the state or at home.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MO
Missouri Amendment 3 puts abortion rights back before voters
Health careThe November measure would repeal voter-approved reproductive health care protections and restrict gender-transition procedures for minors.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NV
Rosen votes to overturn Trump health care rule
Health careNevada Sen. Jacky Rosen opposed a Trump administration rule that she said would end Affordable Care Act care for two million Americans.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 30, 2026
Explainer · NE
Nebraska 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingNebraska voters should confirm key dates, registration details and their ballot before taking part in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Jerry Schillinger
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jerry Schillinger is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Montana House District 34.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Joel Carter
Elections and votingOfficial records identify Joel Carter as a Republican incumbent, with no linked race, biography, policy positions or campaign finance figures.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
Race preview · MN
Four candidates are running in Minnesota’s 4th District
Elections and votingBetty Mccollum, Aswar Rahman, Paul Xiong and Paul Wikstrom are running in the contested 2026 race for Minnesota’s 4th District.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskSep 30, 2026
Race preview · MA
Four candidates are running in Massachusetts' 3rd District
Elections and votingThe Nov. 3, 2026, general election field includes Lori Trahan, Kevin Ades, Gaige Ms. Clark and Gary J. Grossi.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 30, 2026
Explainer · KS
Kansas 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingKansas voters should confirm election dates, ballot choices, registration rules and voting instructions before participating in 2026.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · ID
Candidate profile: Mark Harris in Idaho Senate District 35
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Mark Harris is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Idaho Senate District 35.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · DE
Candidate profile: Claire Snyder-Hall
Elections and votingDemocrat Claire Snyder-Hall is the incumbent candidate for Delaware House District 14 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 30, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania AG announces Mavis Discount Tires settlement
Elections and votingConsumers seeking to make a claim should consult the attorney general’s official settlement instructions before submitting information.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 30, 2026
News · ID
Police investigate political sign thefts in West Boise
Public safetyPolice are examining a series of political sign thefts that occurred in West Boise over the weekend.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 30, 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 · CO
Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationThe state is seeking to stop a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Hudson through legal action.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NJ
New Jersey attorney general announces synthetic kratom ban
Elections and votingThe state action targets synthetic kratom and is not directly connected to a New Jersey election or candidate.
The Ballot New Jersey News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota opens review of HealthPartners-Essentia proposal
Elections and votingThe Minnesota Attorney General has started a public review of the proposed merger between HealthPartners and Essentia.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CO
Weiser sues to stop planned ICE center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is asking a court to halt a planned ICE detention center in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado Policy 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 · MI
Recall petition targeting Michigan clerk approved
Elections and votingThe petition concerns an accusation that a Michigan clerk canceled voter registrations, but approval does not establish that claim as fact.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · US
Hegseth plans 20% cut to generals and admirals
Foreign policyThe defense secretary is expected to call for fewer senior military officers during an address at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
The Ballot National DeskSep 30, 2026
News · US
UK authorities defend bail in suspected terror plot inquiry
Public safetyA group of young men was released on bail while investigators examine a suspected plot near an air base previously used by the U.S. military.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · US
Iran link to alleged plot in Britain remains unproven
Foreign policyFive men were arrested and released after an incident involving a British air base important to the U.S. Air Force.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · US
Senate blocks West Bank violence reporting measure
Foreign policyRepublican senators stopped a Democratic effort to require a State Department report on violence involving U.S. citizens in the West Bank.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 30, 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 · MN
Ellison seeks input on Essentia-HealthPartners proposal
Health careMinnesota’s attorney general is inviting community views on HealthPartners’ proposed acquisition of Essentia Health.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · DE
Judge candidate says county fair blocked free speech
Elections and votingA candidate for judge says the Delaware County Fair interfered with free speech rights, but the claim itself is not a legal finding.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 30, 2026