Virginia voters approve abortion-rights amendment, AP reports
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, according to an Associated Press call reported by The Washington Post.
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Wes Moore wins second term as Maryland governor, AP reports
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore has won a second term in Maryland, defeating Republican Dan Cox, according to an Associated Press call reported by The Washington Post.
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Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race, makes history
Democrat Chris Pappas has defeated Republican John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, keeping the open seat in Democratic hands.
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Roy Cooper flips North Carolina Senate seat, AP reports
Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, according to the Associated Press.
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Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia Senate race, according to AP
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has won reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins, according to an Associated Press call reported by The Washington Post.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor’s race, AP reports
Keisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia’s governor’s race, defeating Republican Rick Jackson, according to the Associated Press. The former Atlanta mayor becomes the first Black woman elected governor in the United States.
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Maryland voters approve Question 3 on congressional redistricting
Maryland voters approved Question 3, a constitutional amendment addressing congressional redistricting, according to The Associated Press. Unofficial State Board of Elections returns showed 1,080,354 votes for the proposal, or 60.05%, and 718,687 against, or 39.95%, with 1,968 of 1,979 election-day precincts reporting.
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Baltimore Question F leads in vote to reshape city budgeting
Baltimore’s Question F, a charter amendment changing the city’s budget process and the Board of Estimates’ role, led in unofficial Maryland State Board of Elections returns. The measure received 75,486 votes for, or 64.83%, and 40,959 against, or 35.17%, with 294 of 295 election-day precincts reporting.
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D.C. Initiative 86 leads in vote to ban force-fed foie gras sales
Washington, D.C.’s Initiative 86 held a wide lead in the Board of Elections’ unofficial citywide count. The proposal to prohibit force-feeding birds and selling products made through that practice received 117,053 yes votes, or 73.31%, compared with 42,615 no votes, or 26.69%.
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Missouri voters reject Amendment 3 abortion restrictions
Missouri voters rejected Amendment 3, a proposal to repeal the reproductive-healthcare protections voters added to the state constitution in 2024. Unofficial Secretary of State returns showed 1,173,172 no votes, or 55.489%, and 941,065 yes votes, or 44.511%, with all 3,214 precincts reporting.
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Winchester Model 1873 leads Idaho’s nonbinding state-gun vote
Idaho voters favored the Winchester Model 1873 in the state’s nonbinding advisory vote on an official state gun. Unofficial Secretary of State returns from all 44 counties showed the rifle leading six choices with 159,929 votes, or 31.09%, followed by the Winchester Model 1894 with 130,206 votes, or 25.31%.
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Rhode Island voters approve $120 million housing bond
Rhode Island voters approved Question 2, authorizing $120 million in general obligation bonds for housing and homeownership. Unofficial Board of Elections returns showed 208,562 votes to approve, or 61.17%, against 132,408 votes to reject, or 38.83%, with all 39 cities and towns reporting.
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Florida voters approve Amendment 3 property-tax changes
Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a constitutional change expanding the homestead property-tax exemption. Unofficial Division of Elections returns showed 4,917,482 votes in favor, or 61.99%, and 3,015,840 against, or 38.01%, clearing the 60% approval threshold.
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Central Sands must pay $245,000; facilities must be abandoned by July 2027
A stipulated judgment requires Central Sands Dairy to pay $245,000 and abandon its Juneau County waste-storage facilities by July 1, 2027. The state estimates the separate work will cost $315,000.
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Hirshhorn garden set to reopen with 60 artworks and new access
The 1.3-acre garden is scheduled to reopen Oct. 31 with 60 artworks, a restored underground passage and redesigned entrances.
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UAB opens $192 million Birmingham research building
The new facility brings UAB research space for medical and psychology faculty into use; its identified federal and state funding totals $20 million less than its reported cost.
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Michigan unemployment holds at 5% as household employment falls
Michigan’s September jobless rate stayed at 5%, while household employment fell 27,000 and payroll employment dropped 6,300.
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Maryland announces $25 million grant opportunity for uninsured care
The grants are intended to support care for uninsured Marylanders, but the announcement does not give application or award dates.
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Nebraska gives fuel haulers temporary rule relief through Nov. 18
An Oct. 19 executive order gives covered fuel carriers hours-of-service relief and lets them exceed weight limits by up to 10%.
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Idaho payroll jobs rise as labor force and employment decline
Idaho added 700 nonfarm payroll jobs in September, while the labor force and employment counts fell. The unemployment rate held at 3.6%.
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USDA sets $8 billion farm-aid formula, but rates are pending
The one-time aid will use modeled 2026 crop losses. USDA has not announced individual rates or an application period.
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Indiana judge faces two misconduct counts after OWI plea
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed two misconduct counts against Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher A. Buckley. The allegations remain undecided, and Senior Judge Michael N. Pagano was appointed to perform the court’s duties while Buckley is unable to serve.