Delaware voters face a tight 2026 primary-election timeline
Delaware’s 2026 primary is Sept. 15. Here are the early-voting hours, party rules and absentee deadlines voters need before Election Day.
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Connecticut sues Kalshi over sports contracts as court fight moves forward
Connecticut is seeking to block Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts without a state gambling license as the legal dispute moves into federal court.
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Colorado road-funding ballot measure expected to leave November ballot after tentative deal
Backers of Initiative 175 say they will withdraw the Colorado road-funding measure by August 31, but no replacement funding plan has been finalized.
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California wildfire liability deal could shift costs to homeowners as lawmakers face Aug. 31 deadline
California lawmakers are weighing a proposed wildfire liability package that could speed survivor payments but raise insurance costs and change who pays after future utility-caused fires.
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Arkansas Could Receive About $172.5 Million From Approved Meta Child-Safety Settlement
Arkansas is expected to receive about $172.5 million from Meta’s approved multistate settlement, but payment timing, state spending and platform rollout details remain ahead.
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Arizona Clean Elections panel authorizes investigation into candidates who received $4.7 million in public funds
Arizona’s Citizens Clean Elections Commission authorized further investigation of three statewide candidates over alleged $5 contribution irregularities tied to about $4.7 million in public campaign funding.
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Wyoming school finance panel weighs changes after court finds funding gaps
Wyoming lawmakers are seeking bill drafts on school safety, meal programs and student technology, but no proposal is law while a court appeal continues.
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Alabama awards more than $144 million in rural health grants across every county
Alabama awarded 138 rural-health grants totaling more than $144 million. Projects target transportation, telehealth, mental health, equipment, technology and workforce access, but most services still require implementation.
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Washington joins 25-state lawsuit challenging new USPS mail-ballot rule
Washington officials say a new USPS rule could require counties to replace more than 5 million ballot envelopes before the November 3 election. Courts may decide whether the requirements take effect before ballots are mailed October 16.
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Virginia to receive at least $353 million from proposed Meta settlement over child-safety claims
Virginia could receive at least $353 million under a proposed Meta settlement, plus a separate $11 million payment tied to Facebook data-sharing claims. Federal court approval is required before the agreement takes effect.
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Vermont’s proposed $92.7 million Meta settlement awaits court approval
Vermont would receive $92.7 million from Meta under a proposed settlement that would add new limits and safety controls for users under 18. Court approval is still required, and lawmakers would decide how the money is spent.
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Utah fires are mostly contained, but recovery risks remain
Utah’s largest fires are mostly contained, but burn scars, damaged roads and threatened water systems continue to create safety and recovery risks.
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Texas transportation commission approves $138 billion, 10-year plan
The Texas Transportation Commission approved a 2027-2036 transportation roadmap with approximately $95 billion in projected project funding, plus $43 billion for development and routine maintenance.
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Tennessee unemployment fell in 93 counties in July, but gaps remained
Unemployment declined in 93 Tennessee counties in July, while reported county rates ranged from 2.8% to 5.8%. The next county update is scheduled for September 24.
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Black Hills Energy customers could face a 45% electric-bill increase if regulators approve two requests
Two pending Black Hills Energy requests could add about $44.83 monthly for a typical 650-kWh customer, but South Dakota regulators have not approved either increase.
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South Carolina SNAP food restrictions postponed until Nov. 1
South Carolina’s Healthy Food SC SNAP restrictions will not begin Aug. 31 after a USDA request. The next scheduled date is Nov. 1, 2026, unless the date changes again.
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Rhode Island Energy customers will begin seeing temporary bill credits in October
Rhode Island Energy electric customers are scheduled to receive fixed monthly credits beginning in October, while gas credits begin in December after deferred gas-cost balances are addressed.
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Pennsylvania reports first measles-associated deaths in 35 years as state expands response
Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents died in measles-associated cases as Pennsylvania expands vaccination clinics, school outreach and guidance statewide.
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Oregon sues to block federal changes to mail-in-ballot handling before midterms
Oregon is challenging a new USPS ballot-mail rule as counties prepare for key 2026 deadlines. Current state voting procedures remain in effect while the lawsuit proceeds.
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Mike Mazzei reported winner of Oklahoma GOP governor runoff, pending certification
Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly defeated Attorney General Gentner Drummond in the Aug. 25 Republican runoff. The unofficial result sets a Nov. 3 matchup with Democrat Cyndi Munson.
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Federal audit questions $20.9 million in Ohio manufacturing program spending
A federal audit questioned $20.9 million in Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership costs as NIST weighs recovery, stronger oversight and a new award for the statewide network.
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Federal judge blocks Ohio proof-of-citizenship rule for BMV voter registration
A preliminary injunction blocks Ohio from requiring documentary proof of citizenship before offering voter registration at the BMV, but the state plans an immediate appeal before the October 5 deadline.