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Palm Beach County pauses large data center applications
HousingCommissioners approved a one-year moratorium while the county reviews environmental, noise and utility concerns tied to large facilities.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
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Trump says new fuel standards end Biden-era EV rule
Economy and jobsTrump said revised fuel economy standards eliminate a Biden-era policy designed to move automakers toward electric vehicles.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Forecasters see broad Democratic strength in midterm measures
Elections and votingPollsters and independent handicappers say several current measures point to a favorable midterm environment for Democrats.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Report estimates household cost of climate litigation
Energy and environmentThe estimate assumes more than 300 lawsuits and several climate measures all succeed, raising costs that energy companies pass to consumers.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
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Energy affordability push targets green mandates
Energy and environmentA new policy argument urges action before the midterms but does not identify which energy rules should end.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
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Code Pink protester interrupts Climate Week event
Energy and environmentAn organizer challenged The Nature Conservancy over military emissions and environmental damage during an event in New York City.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
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Trump order links water quality to federal oversight
Energy and environmentExecutive Order 14428 was signed Sept. 16, 2026, and published in the Federal Register five days later.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
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Diesel price spike adds pressure on Republicans
Energy and environmentThe national diesel average rose 42 cents in one week as energy costs weighed on the economic mood before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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Poll finds more Americans expect AI to harm environment
Elections and votingAn AP-NORC survey found 47% expect artificial intelligence to hurt the environment more than help it over the next decade.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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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
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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
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Trump EPA moves to repeal Biden power plant carbon rules
Energy and environmentThe agency says removing current and remaining greenhouse gas standards could cut power plant compliance costs by hundreds of billions of dollars.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 15, 2026
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Trump to meet energy executives as House plans vote
Energy and environmentTrump will meet with oil and gas executives while the House prepares to vote on a shutdown bill.
The Ballot National DeskSep 1, 2026
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Venezuela oil deal will not cut U.S. gas prices
Energy and environmentThe Trump administration announced a majority U.S. stake in developing Venezuela’s oil reserves, but energy experts urge skepticism.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 31, 2026