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California math-testing bill SB 1067 signed into law
Foreign policySB 1067, a California math-testing measure associated with a San Diego state senator, has been signed into law.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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News · AZ
Congress passes bill to make Chiricahua a national park
Elections and votingThe measure would make Chiricahua National Monument Arizona’s fourth national park if it receives final presidential approval.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor pauses executions, orders outside review
Elections and votingAll Tennessee executions are paused for the rest of the year while a third party conducts a review ordered by the governor.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
128 Republican lawmakers seek Planned Parenthood funding review
Economy and jobsThe lawmakers asked the HHS inspector general to examine federal money received by Planned Parenthood and its affiliates.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · IA
Team mix-up drives viral moment at Jack Smith hearing
EducationSen. Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of lying under oath after confusing the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · IA
Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant
Economy and jobsThe new law raises Iowa’s tax incentive ceiling for a steel plant valued at billion, expanding the amount the project may qualify for.
The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 4, 2026
News · IA
Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant
Economy and jobsThe new law raises the tax-incentive ceiling connected to a steel plant valued at billion.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · CA
California Governor Signs Three AI, Workplace Surveillance Bills
Elections and votingThe three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs Rubio measure targeting court abuse
Foreign policyGov. Gavin Newsom signed state Sen. Susan Rubio’s legislation aimed at stopping abusers from using courts against survivors.
The Ballot California DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro end campaigns before first round
Elections and votingLula and Flavio Bolsonaro are concluding their campaigns as Brazil prepares for a first-round vote.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Local election campaigning intensifies across Taiwan
Elections and votingLocal campaigns are drawing increased attention across Taiwan without centering on a single named contest or candidate.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Trump’s red-state travel puts GOP midterm risks in focus
Elections and votingDavid Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr discussed Trump’s campaign travel, Republican midterm vulnerabilities and the administration’s AI strategy.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
White House cites standards in defending outlet bans
Elections and votingJustice Department lawyers say CNN, MS NOW and Politico failed to meet the president’s minimum standards of professionalism.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Pleasanton voters to choose mayor and two council seats
Elections and votingMayor Jack Balch faces Julie Testa as District 1 and District 3 voters choose replacements for departing councilmembers.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
News · AL
Trump holds Alabama rally focused on midterm enthusiasm
Energy and environmentThe president’s rally comes as Republicans voice concern about control of Congress and voters face high costs and gas prices.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Hemp THC industry fights looming federal ban
Elections and votingCongress voted to close a federal loophole that helped create a billion market for impairing products made from hemp.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs VPP, balcony solar bills; vetoes another
Energy and environmentCalifornia’s governor approved bills on virtual power plants and balcony solar but rejected separate community solar legislation.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Poll details do not settle Democratic path to Congress
Elections and votingNo named polling results or seat estimates establish whether Democrats can win control of Congress in the election.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
House Republicans vote to undo Trump’s Canada tariffs
Economy and jobsThe vote put House Republicans at odds with President Donald Trump over tariffs targeting Canada.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · NC
Trump says he is worried about Whatley in North Carolina
Elections and votingTrump praised Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley but voiced concern as a Senate Republican super PAC canceled state reservations.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Wallace and Meuser compete for Pennsylvania’s 9th District
Elections and votingDemocrat Rachel Wallace is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser in the Nov. 3 election for a two-year House term.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
State Department clashes with Democrats over Venezuela briefing
Energy and environmentA Senate briefing was postponed after lawmakers left Washington, while Democrats questioned a Pentagon-linked stake in a Venezuelan oil producer.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
September adds 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises
Economy and jobsThe final jobs report before the Nov. 3 congressional elections showed limited employment growth and a higher unemployment rate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Lebanon-related presidential determinations revoked
Elections and votingThe Executive Office of the President published a one-page determination concerning earlier presidential determinations related to Lebanon.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Republicans face immigration divide before midterms
ImmigrationThe GOP is balancing its support for Trump’s border policies against voter dissatisfaction with aggressive immigration enforcement.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
California limits use of AI in employee dismissals
Elections and votingA new California law restricts how artificial intelligence may be used when employers decide to dismiss workers.
The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia governor announces state park funding
Elections and votingBlennerhassett Island is among the state parks included in a funding announcement from West Virginia’s governor.
The Ballot Virginia DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California SB 690 on pen-register claims
Elections and votingThe new California law changes the legal landscape for lawsuits involving pen registers, without a directly linked election or candidate race.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NY
New York approves electric lawn equipment rebates
Elections and votingThe state program will offer rebates for electric lawn equipment to landscapers and municipalities.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax pause into law
Economy and jobsThe governor has approved an Ohio gas tax measure that creates a temporary 90-day pause.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskOct 3, 2026