News · OH
Sherrod Brown turns to unions in Senate comeback effort
Elections and votingAfter losing his Ohio Senate seat in 2024, Brown is looking to union voters to help return him to Washington.
The Ballot Ohio DeskOct 5, 2026
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News · US
Ossoff and Collins put routine work in reelection pitches
Economy and jobsJon Ossoff and Susan Collins are highlighting day-to-day job performance as they make their cases for reelection.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
September adds 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises
Economy and jobsThe final jobs report before the Nov. 3 congressional elections showed limited employment growth and a higher unemployment rate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
What September’s hiring slowdown says about the economy
Economy and jobsEmployers added 29,000 jobs in September, raising questions about consumer prices, interest rates and economic conditions before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California worker protections for AI use
Public safetyThe new laws limit AI-based firing decisions, emotional monitoring and the use of AI in mass layoffs.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California laws addressing worker AI risks
Elections and votingThe new state laws are intended to protect California workers from risks connected to artificial intelligence.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · OH
DeWine announces Appalachian economic development grants
Economy and jobsGov. Mike DeWine announced another round of economic development grants intended to benefit Ohio’s Appalachian region.
The Ballot Ohio DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Elections and votingThe Senate approved Sonderling in a 47-41 party-line vote after he led the Labor Department in an acting capacity for several months.
The Ballot National DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IA
Right-wing figures object to Indian role in Iowa steel plant
Economy and jobsTrump announced a billion Iowa steel plant as the White House highlighted plans for 1,750 jobs.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · US
Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Elections and votingThe Senate approved Sonderling in a 47-41 vote, filling a Cabinet position that had officially been vacant since April.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IA
Iowa steel project faces tests after Foxconn comparison
HousingA Trump aide says demand for steel separates the proposed Lee County complex from Wisconsin’s smaller-than-promised Foxconn development.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · US
US rejects UN pandemic preparedness declaration
Foreign policyThe Trump administration declined to endorse a nonbinding UN statement calling for cooperation on pandemic preparedness and prevention.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
Mayor Mamdani opens Jobs NYC Center for public careers
Economy and jobsThe center is intended to connect New Yorkers with career opportunities in public service.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Democrats seek hearings after USS Lincoln suicide attempts
Economy and jobsTwo lawmakers want congressional hearings after the Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts during the strike group’s extended deployment.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MD
Moore unveils Maryland framework for AI protections
Economy and jobsThe plan focuses on AI risks, workforce changes and safeguards for children, with possible rules for advanced AI companies.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 24, 2026
News · ND
Armstrong announces North Dakota workforce consolidation
Elections and votingGov. Kelly Armstrong announced a workforce consolidation and addressed caller concerns during a WDAY Radio appearance.
The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 24, 2026
News · GA
Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again
Economy and jobsArea Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MI
Michigan board backs $10 million community lending loan
Economy and jobsThe Michigan Strategic Fund approved up to for a pooled fund serving community lenders across the state.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
Lawmakers across Americas call for end to U.S. boat strikes
Elections and votingMore than 70 lawmakers from the United States, Canada, Colombia and elsewhere in the Americas are urging the Trump administration to halt the campaign.
The Ballot National DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
Democrats with union backgrounds seek congressional gains
Elections and votingDemocrats who come from organized labor are pursuing congressional seats as their party seeks to regain control of Congress.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
U.S. military says Caribbean boat strike killed four
Elections and votingThe attack was the 69th U.S. military boat strike in Latin America since the Trump administration began the campaign about a year ago.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · IL
Illinois offers support to seek operator for Joslin plant
Economy and jobsThe state plans to offer Invest in Illinois funding to qualified proposals aimed at acquiring and reusing the former Tyson Foods beef facility.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · TN
Drone factory proposal draws backlash in Tennessee town
Economy and jobsA plan for a drone manufacturing facility faces strong opposition in a small Tennessee community.
The Ballot Tennessee 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 · AL
Ivey approves Alabama workforce Pell program
Elections and votingGov. Ivey has approved an Alabama workforce Pell program, a state policy action not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
Why Donald Trump has a Joe Biden problem on the economy
Economy and jobsTrump’s 2024 criticism of Biden created a standard that now puts household costs, not just national job figures, at the center of his economic message.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · US
US military eases approach to new boat-strike targets
Elections and votingThe change applies to new targets in the US military’s boat-strike campaign, marking a less forceful approach without ending the broader effort.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 10, 2026
News · US
US strikes IRGC targets in Iran after attacks on US forces
Foreign policyThe United States carried out strikes against IRGC targets inside Iran, describing the military action as a response to attacks on American forces.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 1, 2026
News · US
Iran attacks Jordan and UAE after US strike
Foreign policyIran’s retaliation for a US strike has brought Jordan and the United Arab Emirates into the latest round of regional attacks.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
News · US
House returns for shutdown bill amid US strikes in Iran
Foreign policyThe House returns to a shutdown-related bill while the US carries out strikes in Iran and a report details warnings made to Hegseth.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 31, 2026