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Nebraska high court upholds medical cannabis vote
Elections and votingThe Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling keeps the voter-approved medical cannabis policy in effect.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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News · NE
Nebraska Supreme Court leaves medical cannabis laws intact
Elections and votingThe state Supreme Court rejected a legal effort to overturn Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws, leaving the measures in place.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 15, 2026
News · CO
Colorado mail voting unchanged after Supreme Court ruling
Elections and votingThe U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on a Trump order does not change Colorado’s existing mail-voting system.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NJ
Federal appeals court rules against New Jersey gun policy
Public safetyThe ruling marks a setback for New Jersey’s effort to expose firearm manufacturers to potentially bankrupting financial consequences.
The Ballot New Jersey Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MD
Maryland court denies Baltimore bid to halt legal process
Elections and votingBaltimore failed to secure a pause in a legal process connected to an inspector general dispute.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NC
Federal judge blocks Trump mail-ballot plan amid NC rally
Elections and votingThe ruling creates another legal barrier to Trump’s proposed mail-in ballot measures as North Carolina voting-access advocates rally.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · SD
Johnson, Jackley split on timing of mail ballot rules
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota Tests State Power Over Prediction Markets
EducationA first-in-the-nation ban and a federal lawsuit have made Minnesota central to the dispute over who regulates prediction markets.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 14, 2026
News · MI
Federal court rejects Trump order on Michigan coal plant
Elections and votingA federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 14, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska court keeps Respect Nebraska Voters off ballot
Elections and votingThe state Supreme Court ruled that the proposed constitutional amendment violated Nebraska’s single-subject rule.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 14, 2026
News · IN
Indiana justices side with senator in GOP recount case
Foreign policyThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled for a state senator in a Republican primary recount dispute involving a Trump-backed opponent.
The Ballot Indiana Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
News · TX
Surrogate asks Supreme Court to pause California ruling
Health careMcKenna West is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve her ability to seek continued heart treatment for the baby she carried.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · FL
Florida AG seeks criminal penalties for chatbot firms
Public safetyThe move comes amid scrutiny of ChatGPT questions linked to the suspect in the Florida State University shooting.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 13, 2026
News · US
Hochul pardon ends Supreme Court immigration detention case
ImmigrationThe justices will not hear a dispute over bond hearings for noncitizens held for extended periods during deportation proceedings.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska court rejects challenge to medical marijuana law
Elections and votingThe Nebraska Supreme Court turned aside another challenge to the medical marijuana law approved by Nebraska voters.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
News · TX
Texas court blocks Galveston County maps for November
Elections and votingThe Texas Supreme Court ruled that Galveston County’s new district maps cannot be used for the November election.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 13, 2026
News · US
Trump asks Supreme Court to unblock USPS voting plan
Elections and votingThe administration wants the justices to remove a temporary block on a Postal Service plan affecting mail-in voting in the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 3, 2026
News · US
Vance courts Jewish voters amid Democratic Israel dispute
Foreign policyVance is reaching out to Jewish voters where Democratic disagreements over Israel have become a prominent political issue.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 1, 2026
News · US
Divided Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work proceed
Elections and votingThe justices split over a ruling that permits construction of a White House ballroom to move forward.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 31, 2026
News · US
GOP expert flags infrequent voters after Trump mail-vote ruling
Elections and votingA Republican election-law expert said the party now has more infrequent voters, raising questions about how mail voting affects participation.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 25, 2026
News · US
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom work to proceed
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court has cleared the way for construction of a White House ballroom to continue.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 21, 2026