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Wyoming governor backs repeal of power plant rules
Elections and votingWyoming’s governor welcomed the Trump administration’s move to repeal federal rules affecting power plants.
The Ballot Wyoming DeskSep 18, 2026
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News · CA
Lawmakers vote to block California ship emissions rules
Energy and environmentThe vote challenges California’s attempt to regulate emissions from ships, with further procedural steps determining the rules’ status.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Poll finds more Americans expect AI to harm environment
Elections and votingAn AP-NORC survey found 47% expect artificial intelligence to hurt the environment more than help it over the next decade.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
News · IA
Turek, Hinson outline different responses to fuel costs
Energy and environmentWith Iowa diesel above a gallon, Josh Turek is proposing federal tax and reserve steps while Ashley Hinson emphasizes biofuels and U.S. production.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Poll finds bipartisan concern about AI’s environmental effects
EducationAmericans’ concern about artificial intelligence’s environmental effects has grown over the past year, a national poll found.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
House to vote on data center electricity cost bill
Energy and environmentThe measure would require states to consider standards addressing electricity costs associated with data centers.
The Ballot National DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AK
Kreiss-Tomkins signed 2021 Biden, clean-energy letter
Energy and environmentThe 2021 letter praised President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 policies and called on Congress to pursue 100% clean energy.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · WY
Wyoming governor backs repeal of power plant emission rules
Energy and environmentWyoming’s governor welcomed the Trump administration’s move to repeal federal limits on planet-warming power plant emissions.
The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MI
Environmental group sues Michigan over Copperwood funding
Elections and votingThe legal challenge concerns in Michigan funding for the Copperwood Mine project.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 15, 2026
News · US
Trump EPA moves to repeal Biden power plant carbon rules
Energy and environmentThe agency says removing current and remaining greenhouse gas standards could cut power plant compliance costs by hundreds of billions of dollars.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · WA
50,000 U.S. personnel on alert amid energy threats
Energy and environmentThe USS George Washington is deployed in the Middle East as U.S. forces prepare for possible combat involving Iran and allied groups.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · US
Trump to meet energy executives as House plans vote
Energy and environmentTrump will meet with oil and gas executives while the House prepares to vote on a shutdown bill.
The Ballot National DeskSep 1, 2026
News · US
Venezuela oil deal will not cut U.S. gas prices
Energy and environmentThe Trump administration announced a majority U.S. stake in developing Venezuela’s oil reserves, but energy experts urge skepticism.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 31, 2026