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Missouri governor limits use of license plate reader data
Elections and votingA signed order restricts how data from Automated License Plate Readers may be used in Missouri.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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News · DE
Delaware governor signs HB 381 on data breach rules
Elections and votingHB 381 tightens Delaware’s data breach rules and limits safe harbors associated with HIPAA and GLBA.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
Congress clears Miami Tribe to pursue homeland claim
Elections and votingThe measure allows the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to litigate its long-running claim involving 2.6 million acres of its homelands.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VA
House passes Kiggans bill honoring WWII veteran Shames
Elections and votingThe measure would name a Virginia Beach post office for Col. Edward D. Shames, a World War II veteran.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AK
House passes Begich bill on Alaska Native handicrafts
Elections and votingThe measure, the 14th Begich-sponsored bill to pass the House, would clarify protections for traditional Alaska Native handicrafts.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas farm groups press Congress as farm bill advances
Economy and jobsArkansas agriculture organizations sought more economic assistance during Capitol Hill meetings as a farm bill cleared committee.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AL
House backs Alabama lawmaker’s Tuskegee Airmen honor
Elections and votingThe House approved an Alabama congressman’s effort to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, marking formal support from the chamber.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
House moves to leave without Hegseth impeachment vote
Elections and votingThe House moved toward departure without voting on whether to impeach Hegseth, leaving the chamber without a decision.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee adopts map splitting sole majority-Black district
Elections and votingThe new congressional boundaries divide Tennessee’s only majority-Black district among multiple districts.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
White House withdraws Richard Schroyer's ICE nomination
ImmigrationThe nomination was pulled after it stalled in a Senate committee amid a request for details about shootings involving federal agents.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer nomination to lead ICE
ImmigrationThe former Oklahoma state trooper will no longer proceed through the Senate confirmation process to lead ICE.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
Trump to host Burgum, outdoorsmen at Rose Garden
Elections and votingTrump is expected to speak and sign two executive orders addressing Biden-era restrictions on U.S. land during Thursday’s event.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
House sends Miami Tribe land-claim bill to president
Foreign policyS. 550 would allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to take a historic Illinois land claim to court and resolve claims affecting current landowners.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · FL
Moody files bill tied to Florida Space Academy bid
Foreign policySenator Moody has filed legislation connected to an effort to establish a Florida Space Academy.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MO
Missouri governor orders safeguards on plate readers
Elections and votingAn executive order establishes state safeguards connected to license plate readers, with its written terms governing the policy’s reach.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MI
More than 620 Michigan Jewish voters back El-Sayed
Elections and votingA Michigan Jews for Democracy letter supports Abdul El-Sayed while acknowledging disagreement within the state’s Jewish community.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
Watch live: Senate expected to vote on College Sports Act
Elections and votingThe College Sports Act would advance to the House if it receives Senate approval.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VA
Virginia’s 2026 midterm ballot: Dates and key votes
Elections and votingVirginians will elect members of Congress and decide three proposed constitutional amendments on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
U.S. House passes bill on data center utility costs
Energy and environmentThe measure would have states consider safeguards intended to keep major electricity-grid upgrade costs from other utility customers.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MN
Congress passes Tina Smith tick-borne disease bill
Foreign policyThe Minnesota senator’s measure focuses on research and treatment for tick-borne diseases.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VA
Warner to vote in Alexandria, questions DHS file access
Elections and votingThe senator will vote Friday as early voting opens and says federal agents improperly obtained Virginians’ personal voter information.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AK
Cold-weather diesel bill clears Senate EPW committee
Foreign policyThe measure seeks to prevent diesel engines from shutting down in extreme cold but still needs further congressional action.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MN
Congress passes Tina Smith tick-borne disease bill
Foreign policyThe Minnesota senator’s measure focuses on federal research and treatment efforts involving tick-borne diseases.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MO
Kehoe orders safeguards for license plate reader data
Public safetyMissouri’s governor directed the Department of Public Safety to set statewide protections for police use of automated license plate readers.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OH
DeWine signs House Bill 105 on lawsuit funding
Elections and votingThe law requires registration and disclosures for third-party lawsuit funders and bars foreign participation in such funding.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AL
House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office naming bill
Elections and votingThe measure would rename a U.S. post office in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and must clear the remaining federal lawmaking steps.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
Salazar says Trump immigration enforcement went too far
ImmigrationThe Florida Republican said Hispanic voters who backed Trump in 2024 feel betrayed and challenged the scope of July immigration arrests.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AK
Begich honored for 14 House-passed bills
Elections and votingColleagues recognized Begich for a freshman record after the U.S. House passed 14 of his bills.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AK
Begich office says 14 bills set freshman House record
Energy and environmentSix of Rep. Nick Begich’s 14 House-passed bills became law, with measures covering Native lands, veterans and federal benefits.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · KS
House sends Russia sanctions bill to Trump
Foreign policyThe House approved a Russia sanctions measure advocated by Graham, moving the legislation to President Trump for action.
The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 18, 2026