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Many states are offering ballot measures in November focused on conservation and wildlife, habitat protection, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Source: Vox (vox.com)
A total of 21 states and Washington, D.C., allow voters to register on Election Day for the midterms.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
Military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East, pointing to a potential attack on Iran, and millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms, NPR reports.
Source: NPR (npr.org)
A New York Times/Siena poll reports most voters believe the midterm elections will be accurate, but about half expressed concerns that Republicans could try to overturn the results.
Source: The New York Times Politics (nytimes.com)
Early voting in Florida's 2026 general election has begun, and more than 1.6 million Floridians have returned mail ballots or voted early in person, according to the Florida Department of State.
Source: Democracy Docket (news alerts) (democracydocket.com)
Documented reports on common midterm election rumors about voting requirements and ICE presence at the polls as New Yorkers prepare for early voting from October 24.
Source: Documented (documentedny.com)
Experts say Shelby County has no way to enforce its August ordinance to curb solitary confinement at the Youth Justice and Education Center.
Source: MLK50 (mlk50.com)
NJ S 4863, 'Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act', restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; introduced.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ bill S 4958 requires the AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue a report with recommendations for statewide policy.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ A 5722 requires hotels and harm reduction service providers to cooperate in providing opioid antidotes and harm reduction supplies at hotels.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ S 4962 requires the Office of Eviction Prevention to publish eviction-related data.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ bill A 5423, prohibiting use of facial recognition technology as the sole basis for establishing probable cause for an arrest warrant, was reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ A 5631 would exempt law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under the State's open public records law; latest action: introduced, referred to committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ A 4943 establishes a Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund and appropriates $20 million; it was referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ A 5733 requires the Office of Eviction Prevention to publish eviction-related data.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ A 2969 prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants; introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ S 4898 is the 'New Jersey Public Option Health Care Act.'
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ S 2726, concerning prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown, was introduced and referred to committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ A 5563, Election Integrity Through Voter ID Act, would require photo identification for voting at polling places and provide free non-driver identification; introduced and referred to committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ S 4919 establishes visual standards for certain kinds of identification issued to noncitizens and requires registered voters to present identification when voting at a polling place.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor