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Mississippi rural health providers awarded $3.75 million
Foreign policyTwenty Mississippi hospitals and health providers will share federal funding through a rural hospital assistance program.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskSep 17, 2026
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News · OH
Ohio expands school access to allergy emergency treatments
EducationHouse Bill 462 lets Ohio students, schools and camps use FDA-approved epinephrine devices beyond auto-injectors.
The Ballot Ohio 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 · NY
A Better Road Forward launches New York vehicle campaign
Elections and votingThe new advocacy coalition is promoting fully autonomous passenger vehicles as a path to safer streets and innovation in New York.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs phased smog exemption for collector cars
Elections and votingSenate Bill 1392 will gradually exempt qualifying collector vehicles from California smog certification requirements beginning in 2028.
The Ballot California DeskSep 17, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs AI ad disclosure and performer protection law
Economy and jobsSB 1050 requires video and audio ads to identify AI-generated performers and bars continued use of ads found to violate the law.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · MD
Andy Harris proposes temporary pause in federal fuel taxes
Economy and jobsThe Maryland congressman’s proposal would suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of the year.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · KS
Kansas judge lets Edgerton data center petition proceed
Elections and votingA Johnson County judge struck the city’s claims against two petition organizers and classified the proposed ordinance as legislative.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Surgeon general nominee backs MMR vaccine at hearing
Foreign policyNicole Saphier told senators that the MMR vaccine combats measles and that childhood vaccines do not cause autism.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
What congressional action on AI could look like
Elections and votingLawmakers are increasingly open to regulating AI, but turning that interest into federal law could take time.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free after biopsy
Economy and jobsThe White House chief of staff said biopsy results were clear following a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic.
The Ballot National (US) Policy 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 · WA
House to leave early, delaying Hegseth vote past midterms
Elections and votingRepublican leaders canceled the House’s final scheduled voting session before November, postponing a possible impeachment vote on Pete Hegseth.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
Race preview · MI
Six candidates line up for Michigan’s 9th District seat
Elections and votingIncumbent Lisa Mcclain faces five candidates in Michigan’s contested 9th Congressional District race on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 17, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Candidate profile: Eric Skrmetta
Elections and votingRepublican Eric Skrmetta is one of 21 candidates listed for Louisiana’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · NH
N.H. Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigns
Elections and votingMacDonald stepped down after a judicial conduct panel found he favored a longtime ally in hiring and violated the state ethics code.
The Ballot New Hampshire DeskSep 17, 2026
News · UT
Rubicon sues Utah AG’s office over allegedly lost evidence
ImmigrationThe complaint concerns records Rubicon says may matter to its pending billion civil-rights case against former state officials.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 17, 2026
News · MI
Court keeps block on USPS mail-ballot plan
Elections and votingA federal court has left an injunction against proposed USPS mail-ballot lists and related rules in place.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 17, 2026
News · IA
Iowa City council narrowly approves downtown police unit
Public safetyA closely divided Iowa City council approved a new police unit focused on downtown public safety.
The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
English village votes to leave UK over migrant housing plan
HousingThe local vote was a protest against a plan to house migrants in the English village.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
What election certification does after votes are counted
Elections and votingCertification formally records election winners after officials reconcile ballots, count eligible late-arriving votes and complete required checks.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Warsh says Federal Reserve is closely watching AI
Economy and jobsThe Fed chair said the central bank is following fast-changing AI models as its rate-setting committee raised interest rates by a quarter point.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Trump administration sanctions South Africa
Foreign policyThe measures are tied to the administration’s allegation that white people face discrimination in South Africa.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Susie Wiles says she is cancer free
Elections and votingThe White House chief of staff said pathology results were clear after a Mayo Clinic appointment earlier this week.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Former Biden adviser blames Trump for high prices
Energy and environmentJared Bernstein said Trump bears responsibility for high prices as gas costs climb and the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Trump ties Kennedy Center renovation to naming fight
EducationA court has temporarily blocked Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center facade as its board plans a two-year closure for renovations.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
House holds Leon Black in contempt in Epstein inquiry
Elections and votingThe House acted after Leon Black defied two subpoenas from the Oversight Committee in its Epstein inquiry.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
Three takeaways from Trump health nominees’ Senate hearing
EducationA Senate panel reviewed three Trump health nominees in a restrained hearing that included his third choice for surgeon general.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
House leaves early, delaying Hegseth impeachment vote
Elections and votingRepublican leaders canceled Thursday votes, sending House lawmakers home before a potential impeachment vote involving Hegseth.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
House holds Leon Black in contempt in Epstein inquiry
Elections and votingThe House referred Leon Black to the Justice Department after he defied Oversight Committee subpoenas related to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026