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Two indicted in Ohio over alleged investor fraud
Elections and votingTwo people face allegations that they defrauded investors through a Ponzi scheme in Ohio.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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News · AZ
Former Arizona police commander faces multiple charges
Public safetyA former Arizona police commander has been indicted on multiple charges in a matter focused on public safety.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 19, 2026
News · OH
Wilmington data center proposal off November ballot
Elections and votingWilmington voters will not decide proposed data center regulations through the November ballot.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · VA
Early voting begins for Virginia contests and amendments
Elections and votingVirginia voters can begin casting ballots in an election featuring a Senate seat, a congressional race and proposed amendments.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · VA
Finksburg man charged over four horses in West Virginia
Elections and votingWest Virginia court documents accuse Andrew Norris Hauler, 23, of abandoning four wild horses he had recently adopted from the federal government.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · OK
Mothers, rights group challenge Oklahoma abortion bans
Health careThe lawsuit asks an Oklahoma court to extend protections for life-saving abortion care to pregnancies with fatal fetal diagnoses.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor signs order on emergency protocols
Elections and votingThe mayoral order addresses Seattle’s emergency protocols as the city faces scrutiny over how those procedures operate.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ID
Idaho Supreme Court approves new Proposition One text
Elections and votingThe court approved new wording for Proposition One in a development not directly tied to a candidate race or election.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · NV
Nevada justices dismiss Lone Mountain Temple appeals
Energy and environmentThe dismissals leave intact a lower-court ruling upholding Las Vegas’ approval of the planned Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · IL
Belt announces $26 million for Illinois grocery grants
Health careThe Illinois Grocery Initiative will fund new stores, recently closed locations and equipment upgrades, including projects in food-access areas.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Washington Supreme Court strikes down natural gas initiative
Energy and environmentThe justices ruled that Initiative 2066 improperly combined four separate subjects and must be invalidated in full.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MD
Maryland appeals ruling against digital advertising tax
Economy and jobsThe state is seeking further review after a court struck down a 2021 tax intended to help fund K-12 education reform.
The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · UT
Judge requires notice before Kennedy Center changes
Elections and votingThe Kennedy Center must give 30 days’ notice before beginning any major physical changes under a judge’s order.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ND
Carter County woman sues Fargo over AI-linked arrest
Public safetyThe woman alleges Fargo police wrongfully arrested her after using an artificial intelligence lead.
The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MD
Wrongfully convicted man sues Baltimore Police
Public safetyThe civil case asks a court to consider police responsibility connected to a wrongful conviction.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor announces emergency management order
Elections and votingThe mayor announced an emergency management order concerning Seattle government, with no candidate race or election directly linked to the action.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · KY
Coleman files brief in Kentucky in-state tuition case
EducationColeman has submitted written legal arguments in a Kentucky court case involving in-state tuition.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MN
Roper challenges MPS messaging on school closures
EducationRoper argues that Minneapolis Public Schools is not explaining school closures in language that can persuade city residents.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 19, 2026
News · CT
Editorial links court ruling to expanded voting in Connecticut
Elections and votingA New Haven Register editorial says a high court decision removes an obstacle to broader voting access in Connecticut.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 19, 2026
News · AK
Alaska courts expand text reminders for hearings
Elections and votingAlaska courts are expanding text-message reminders intended to alert people about upcoming court hearings.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MO
Missouri AG orders halt to unlicensed sports wagering
Elections and votingThe Missouri attorney general directed prediction markets to stop offering sports wagering without state authorization.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor signs emergency response order
Public safetyThe mayor took formal city action after scrutiny connected to a mass shooting, with the order’s implementation now the key process to follow.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor orders protocol for emergency alerts
Public safetyThe mayor directed Seattle to formalize its emergency-alert process after a delayed response to a mass shooting.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WV
Democrats question need for West Virginia Amendment 1
Elections and votingThe November measure would place a U.S. citizenship requirement for voting in the West Virginia Constitution.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · VA
Virginia early voting begins Friday
Health careVirginians can begin voting early Friday in general and special elections involving three proposed constitutional amendments.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 19, 2026
News · IA
Iowa income tax amendment draws competing advocacy
Economy and jobsAdvocates on both sides held events Thursday seeking more voter attention for a proposed income tax constitutional amendment.
The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 19, 2026
News · VT
Federal judge blocks demand for Vermont voter list
Elections and votingA federal judge ruled Thursday that the federal government has no right to demand Vermont’s statewide voter registration list.
The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 19, 2026
News · IL
Illinois offers support to seek operator for Joslin plant
Economy and jobsThe state plans to offer Invest in Illinois funding to qualified proposals aimed at acquiring and reusing the former Tyson Foods beef facility.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ND
North Dakota voter guide released for November 3
Elections and votingThe League of Women Voters of North Dakota has released a free, nonpartisan guide ahead of the November 3 general election.
The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ME
Maine unveils new printing of original constitution
Elections and votingSecretary of State Shenna Bellows presented the first formal printing of Maine’s original Constitution since 1876.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 19, 2026