Massachusetts proposed wetland rules face an August 20 public-comment deadline
Massachusetts is considering rules to streamline permitting for some wetland restoration projects. Written comments on the proposal are due August 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.
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Maryland’s affordable-housing rules put more than $300 million in play
Maryland’s 2026 affordable-housing plan changes how developers compete for more than $300 million in state funding and federal tax credits, with the next financing deadline on October 21.
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Maine voters have until Aug. 25 to enter the November ballot as write-in candidates
Maine residents who want to run as declared write-in candidates in the Nov. 3 general election must file a Declaration of Write-In Candidacy by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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Louisiana’s new WIC card system is now live. What families need to do
Louisiana WIC participants should now use their replacement EBT cards, set a PIN and check benefits through myWIC after the August 1 statewide store transition.
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Kentucky State Fair opens Aug. 20 with America250 programming
The Kentucky State Fair runs Aug. 20-30 in Louisville, with an America250 exhibition, themed competitions, concerts and practical details on tickets, parking and family costs.
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Kansas voters reject plan to elect Supreme Court justices, preserving merit selection
Kansas voters reportedly rejected a plan to elect Supreme Court justices, leaving the commission-and-governor system in place unless the reported result changes before certification on September 1.
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Iowa families had until August 14 to apply for $120-per-child SUN Bucks benefits
Iowa’s 2026 SUN Bucks application period closed August 14, but families with issued benefits should check balances and use them before the 122-day expiration.
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Indiana gas-tax suspension continues through Sept. 5. What drivers and road agencies should know
Indiana’s gas-tax suspension continued Aug. 7 under a new executive order. Drivers remain exempt through Sept. 5, while road-funding reimbursements move through a staged approval process.
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Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii Island with hurricane-force winds and flooding
Tropical Storm Lala was forecast to strengthen before approaching Hawaii Island on Saturday, bringing risks of hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf.
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A Georgia judge will remain on hundreds of DeKalb cases after a bid to remove her fails
A fellow DeKalb judge rejected District Attorney Sherry Boston’s bid to remove Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith from more than 400 matters, while separate JQC charges remain unresolved.
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Florida voters should check vote-by-mail requests before November election
Florida voters who rely on mail ballots should verify whether an older request is still active. The deadline to request a mailed ballot for the November 3 general election is 5 p.m. October 22, 2026.
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Delaware measles outbreak reaches 22 confirmed cases, all in Kent County
Delaware reports 22 confirmed measles cases, all in Kent County. Residents should check MMR records and call ahead before seeking care.
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Connecticut’s 2026 primary remains in its canvass, recount and challenge window
Connecticut’s Aug. 11 primary produced preliminary totals, but the formal process continues. Any required recounts must be completed by Aug. 18, and Superior Court election complaints are due Aug. 25.
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Colorado’s new sports-betting restrictions take effect as wagers reach a record $6.4 billion
Colorado’s sports-betting laws now prohibit credit-card deposits, limit customers to six deposits per gaming day and expand oversight as wagering reaches a record $6.4 billion.
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California regulators adopt $22 million PG&E settlement over Mosquito Fire safety violations
The CPUC adopted a shareholder-funded settlement tied to its Mosquito Fire investigation, sending $21 million to the state General Fund and up to $1 million to an independent review of PG&E’s inspection team—not directly to fire survivors.
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Arkansas’ new SNAP limits move forward despite court challenge
Arkansas SNAP and Summer EBT benefits cannot buy specified soda, beverages and candy under rules that began July 1, while the legal fight continues.
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Wisconsin healthcare workforce grant applications face Aug. 17 deadline
Wisconsin organizations seeking rural healthcare workforce grants must submit complete applications and all required exhibits by 3 p.m. Central time Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
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Southcentral Alaska utilities warn gas shortages could raise heating and power costs this winter
Enstar and regional electric utilities warn that tightening Cook Inlet gas supplies and low storage margins could raise energy costs and trigger conservation measures during extreme winter demand.
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Federal commission gives preliminary approval to proposed 250-foot Washington arch
The July 9 vote advances plans for a proposed arch at Memorial Circle, but final approval, height-law questions, transportation details, funding and construction timing remain unresolved.
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Washington’s lawsuit bill reached a new record. What the $614 million tab means for state finances
Washington paid more than $537 million in lawsuit and tort-claim payouts during fiscal year 2026, while legal-defense costs added about $76 million. The record is putting new pressure on the state’s self-insurance system and future budgets.
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Virginia proposes clearer triggers for nursing-home sanctions as complaint backlog persists
Virginia is proposing clearer nursing-home sanction-review triggers as the state works through overdue inspections and complaint investigations. Families can comment through September 9, 2026, and report suspected problems to VDH.
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Vermont campaign-finance compliance report draws scrutiny ahead of general election
A Secretary of State report found 409 of 429 Vermont candidates registered, but 41 registered candidates still lacked an August 1 report or affidavit as of August 6.