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Spanberger Calls for State Rules on Virginia Data Centers
Energy and environmentGov. Abigail Spanberger says states should take stronger action to reduce pollution from data centers.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
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News · US
Trump administration drops possible diesel export ban
Energy and environmentThe administration stepped back from a restriction that an economist warned could raise transportation and consumer costs after brief regional relief.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Journalists win Congressional Women’s Softball Game 22-16
EducationThe Bad News Babes defeated Team Congress at Audi Field as the annual charity game raised more than.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Scaramucci says Leavitt would have opposed Trump media ban
Elections and votingThe former White House communications director said Leavitt and John Kelly would have advised Trump against barring media outlets.
The Ballot National DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
House faces post-midterm choice on Hegseth impeachment
Elections and votingAn impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is creating different timing questions for House Republicans and Democrats.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Trump voting effort leads to 160 arrests, official says
Elections and votingA federal official said an effort targeting noncitizens on state voter rolls generated about 1,600 cases and 160 arrests.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
RNC chair forecasts GOP majorities in November
Elections and votingJoe Gruters said he expects Republicans to finish the midterms with 220 House seats and 53 Senate seats.
The Ballot National DeskSep 24, 2026
News · ND
Armstrong announces North Dakota workforce consolidation
Elections and votingGov. Kelly Armstrong announced a workforce consolidation and addressed caller concerns during a WDAY Radio appearance.
The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 24, 2026
News · GA
Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again
Economy and jobsArea Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OH
Ohio lawmakers may return for 90-day gas tax suspension
Economy and jobsVivek Ramaswamy’s plan could bring Ohio lawmakers back to Columbus next week to consider temporarily suspending the state gas tax.
The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MN
Tad Jude, Steve Simon projected to win Minnesota primaries
HousingNBC News projected Tad Jude to win the Republican primary and Steve Simon to win the uncontested Democratic primary for secretary of state.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MD
Maryland redistricting question reaches November ballot
Elections and votingQuestion 3 would ease constitutional limits on congressional maps but would not change districts for the 2026 midterm election.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · KS
KBI releases identity of man found dead at Kansas school
EducationThe state investigative agency identified the man found dead Tuesday at a school in southeast Kansas.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · FL
Miami-Dade sheriff backs Florida’s Amendment 3
Public safetyRosie Cordero-Stutz supports the proposed amendment as a statewide law enforcement group and other officials raise funding concerns.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OR
Oregon lawmaker proposes AI rules for schools
EducationAn Oregon member of Congress is proposing federal rules addressing artificial intelligence in schools.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MI
Michigan governor orders inquiry into fatal ICE pursuit
ImmigrationThe governor directed a state inquiry after a pursuit involving federal immigration officers ended in a fatal crash.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · KS
Kansas voter eligibility amendment heads to November ballot
Elections and votingThe proposal would clarify Kansas constitutional language on voter eligibility, while advocates say it would protect voter integrity.
The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 24, 2026
News · IN
INDOT proposes $5 million in Central Indiana projects
Elections and votingThe proposed plan includes relocating fiber along I-69 and improving the U.S. 421 intersection at Willow Road.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MA
Boston councilors seek tighter police surveillance rules
Public safetyA proposed resolution would expand disclosure requirements for Boston police surveillance tools and the companies that operate them.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · AR
North Little Rock police install no-thru-traffic signs
Public safetyNorth Little Rock police have posted signs directing drivers not to use designated routes for through travel.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · NC
Charlotte, NCDOT sign I-77 South community benefits deal
HousingThe agreement creates a framework for up to in community investments tied to the proposed I-77 South expansion.
The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
Connecticut IG rules 2009 fatal police shooting justified
Public safetyThe inspector general found officers were justified in shooting a man who pointed an unloaded gun at them during a 2009 encounter.
The Ballot Connecticut Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MT
DOJ announces mail-ballot crime amid search for more cases
Elections and votingThe Trump administration is expanding its effort to identify mail-ballot crimes, but the development is not tied to a specific election.
The Ballot Montana DeskSep 24, 2026
News · LA
Kennedy announces $14.2 million for six Louisiana HBCUs
EducationThe U.S. Department of Education funding is divided among six historically Black colleges and universities in Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Judges warn court funding is not keeping pace
Elections and votingJudges say underfunding is leaving courts unable to keep pace with their workload, raising a policy issue without a directly linked 2026 race.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
Senators press Blanche for license plate reader guidance
Foreign policyRaphael Warnock and Katie Britt asked the Justice Department to help state and local police prevent misuse of automated plate readers.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
Trump’s press fight pulls focus from pocketbook issues
Elections and votingA White House media ban has overshadowed Trump’s prescription drug message as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections.
The Ballot National DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
How the White House press pool works
Foreign policyA dispute over access for three outlets has focused attention on the rotating group that reports on the president in restricted spaces.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
AP-KFF poll examines rural voters’ views of Trump
Elections and votingA new AP-KFF poll focuses on rural voters’ feelings about Trump as the midterm elections approach.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
Democrats push back on Republican “extremist” label
Elections and votingSome Democrats are seeking to persuade voters that Republicans’ broad characterization of their party does not reflect who they are.
The Ballot National DeskSep 23, 2026