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Texas police department ordered to close
Public safetyThe department was ordered to shut down after failing to provide a public benefit, Dallas News reported.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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News · WI
Crowley calls for repeal of Wisconsin fuel markup law
Energy and environmentDavid Crowley says repealing the state’s minimum markup law would lower fuel prices and blames federal policies backed by Tom Tiffany for rising costs.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 16, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania sues TikTok and Snapchat over child safety
Elections and votingAttorney General Dave Sunday says the platforms mislead users about addictive features, disappearing content and children's exposure to adult material.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor proposes rules for license plate cameras
Public safetyMayor Andre Dickens’ proposal would set citywide privacy, oversight and accountability standards for Atlanta’s public safety technology.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · OK
Judge sets deadline for Illinois River settlement arguments
Energy and environmentParties in the 21-year-old pollution lawsuit have until Sept. 30 to explain why the judge should consider their proposed settlement.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · KS
Candidate profile: Tracey Robert Mann in Kansas’ 1st
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Tracey Robert Mann is one of five candidates in the 2026 general election for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District.
The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · ID
Candidate profile: Ali Rabe for Idaho Senate District 16
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Ali Rabe is running in Idaho Senate District 16 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · IA
Candidate profile: Ashley Hinson Arenholz in Iowa's 2nd
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Ashley Hinson Arenholz is one of 12 candidates listed in Iowa's contested 2026 race for the 2nd Congressional District.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · NY
New York plan ends Regents passing requirement for diplomas
EducationThe Board of Regents approved a plan to overhaul graduation requirements so students will not have to pass Regents Exams for a diploma.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MD
Harris proposes federal gas tax pause through 2026
Economy and jobsThe Maryland Republican’s bill would suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of 2026 if Congress approves it.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 16, 2026
News · NM
New Mexico lawmakers weigh fuel tax increases
Economy and jobsA proposal would add 3 cents per gallon to the gasoline tax and 4 cents per gallon to the special fuel tax, including diesel.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · FL
Moody files bill to place U.S. Space Academy in Florida
EducationThe STARS Act would locate the new federal academy in Florida, but the federal government has not made a final site decision.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · NV
Supreme Court leaves Nevada mail ballot system unchanged
Elections and votingThe justices rejected a Trump administration appeal that sought to disrupt Nevada’s existing process for mail ballots.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MI
Court ruling and Michigan probe spotlight voting rules
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court blocked federal mail-ballot restrictions as Michigan lawmakers began examining a citizenship petition’s rejection.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · SD
Johnson warns mail ballot rule could disrupt midterms
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s secretary of state says immediate implementation could cause mistakes and delays, while the attorney general supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · OH
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail-vote screening order
Elections and votingThe justices left in place a lower court ruling against required U.S. Postal Service screening of mail-in ballots.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Race preview · GA
Seven candidates enter Georgia’s U.S. House District 1 race
Elections and votingThree Republicans, three Democrats and one SLP candidate are running in the contested election for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 16, 2026
Race preview · DE
Nnamdi Chukwuocha is sole candidate in House District 1
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Nnamdi Chukwuocha is the only candidate in Delaware’s uncontested House District 1 race.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 16, 2026
Explainer · DC
District of Columbia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming the ballot, registration deadlines and voting options for the District’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
House to vote on data center electricity cost bill
Energy and environmentThe measure would require states to consider standards addressing electricity costs associated with data centers.
The Ballot National DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
Terrorism-Related National Emergency Is Continued
Elections and votingThe action keeps in place a national emergency concerning people who commit, threaten, or support terrorism.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
Three House Republicans break with Trump on Iran war
Foreign policyThe House approved a measure Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
House panel votes to hold Leon Black in contempt
Elections and votingThe bipartisan vote followed Black’s failure to appear for questioning about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and payments totaling millions.
The Ballot National DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
House oversight panel recommends contempt for Leon Black
Elections and votingThe committee voted 41-0 after Black declined to answer questions and missed a subpoenaed deposition connected to its Epstein inquiry.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AR
Sanders announces plan for families on CES waitlist
Elections and votingGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new state plan aimed at Arkansas families waiting for CES services.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AR
Dismang resigns Senate, joins Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
Economy and jobsThe Searcy Republican ended a legislative tenure that began in 2009 and accepted a job with Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Candidate profile: Brian Evans in Arkansas House District 68
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Brian Evans is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Arkansas House District 68.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Jamie Allard in Alaska House District 23
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jamie Allard is running in the uncontested District 23 state House race in Alaska’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Explainer · WV
West Virginia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in West Virginia.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · MO
Missouri announces $10 million in Blue Shield grants
EducationThe 2026 grants cover 350 counties, cities, towns and a school district participating in Missouri Blue Shield.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 16, 2026