News · NE
Pillen pauses diesel taxes for Nebraska farm transport
Economy and jobsTwo executive orders temporarily reduce diesel-tax and vehicle-weight restrictions for agricultural transport in Nebraska.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 30, 2026
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News · NH
NH Supreme Court keeps school tax cap question on ballot
Economy and jobsThe court rejected a request to remove a school tax cap question, allowing the ballot process to continue.
The Ballot New Hampshire News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs immigration bills challenging Trump tactics
ImmigrationThe California governor signed measures intended to protect immigrant communities and counter immigration tactics associated with Trump.
The Ballot California DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Candidate profile: Alex Holladay for Arkansas House District 70
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Alex Holladay is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Arkansas House District 70.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · OK
Judge blocks religion-only denial of Jewish charter school
EducationA preliminary injunction bars Oklahoma’s statewide board from rejecting Ben Gamla’s application solely over faith-based instruction.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 30, 2026
News · LA
Officials announce Gator Task Force in Shreveport
Public safetyThe federal, state and local effort will focus on violent crime and gangs in Shreveport and across North Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MI
Mackinac Center urges higher-turnout dates for tax votes
Economy and jobsThe group wants Michigan to stop scheduling local tax questions during elections with the lowest voter participation.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 30, 2026
News · TX
Texas emergency order eases diesel and trucking rules
Economy and jobsThe governor acted after diesel reached a gallon, suspending emissions rules and changing truck weight and fuel-use limits.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs housing and homelessness legislation
HousingThe legislation addresses homebuilding and unsheltered homelessness, two stated priorities of California’s state government.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska lawmaker questions governor’s fuel tax orders
Economy and jobsThe lawmaker is seeking answers about the governor’s authority to order fuel tax relief and the financial effect of that action.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 30, 2026
News · UT
Lee blocks approval rule for Kennedy Center demolition
Elections and votingThe bipartisan effort would have required Congress to approve any Trump administration demolition of the Kennedy Center.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WI
Three amendments will go before Wisconsin voters this fall
Elections and votingThe measures address government equity policies, the governor’s partial veto authority and closures of places of worship during health emergencies.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Neal Foster: Alaska House District 39 candidate profile
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Neal Foster is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Alaska House District 39.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Bryan Smith in House District 73
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Bryan Smith is the only candidate listed in West Virginia’s 2026 House District 73 race.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 30, 2026
Race preview · WA
Four candidates enter Washington’s 6th District race
Elections and votingEmily Randall faces Parker Sutton Brophy, Leon Lawson and Teresa Fox in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Steven Merrill in Utah’s 3rd District
Elections and votingDemocrat Steven Merrill is listed in the contested U.S. House race in Utah’s 3rd District for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · RI
Candidate profile: Ana Quezada
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Ana Quezada is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Rhode Island Senate District 2.
The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · IL
Illinois climate migration effort nears report deadline
Energy and environmentMore than a year after the first-of-its-kind law was signed, Illinois has made little progress toward a required December report.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · FL
Miami-Dade chase suspect held without bond
Public safetyA court ordered the suspect in a Miami-Dade carjacking case and police chase to remain in custody without bond.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 30, 2026
News · AZ
Review Finds 8 Noncitizen Voters in Maricopa Since 2012
Elections and votingAn examination of more than 200 names identified eight noncitizens who voted in Maricopa County at some point since 2012.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WY
Cheyenne Council rejects Hereford Ranch zoning change
HousingThe Cheyenne City Council turned down a proposed zoning change connected to Hereford Ranch, leaving the request without council approval.
The Ballot Wyoming News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · FL
Florida local governments plan for Amendment 3 cuts
Economy and jobsCities and counties are reviewing service cuts, delayed projects and new fees if voters expand Florida’s homestead exemption.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · DE
Delaware lawmakers split as college sports bill clears Senate
EducationThe Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate while Delaware’s lawmakers took different positions on the measure.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · LA
What to know about Louisiana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingLouisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · LA
Kennedy raises concerns as college sports bill clears Senate
Foreign policyThe Protect College Sports Act passed the U.S. Senate 77-22 as Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy expressed concerns about the measure.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 30, 2026
News · VT
Burlington details progress on three-part housing plan
HousingThe city is updating affordability programs, putting new zoning rules to use and planning a larger public role in housing.
The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 30, 2026
News · VT
Burlington lieutenant resigned during investigation
Elections and votingA Burlington lieutenant was under investigation when he resigned, separating the personnel process from his departure.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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
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