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  • State Rundown 9/10: States Brace for (and in Some Cases Embrace) Ballots and Budgets
  • Executive Action
  • Election 2026: Governor’s Races

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itep.org /1 month ago

State Rundown 9/10: States Brace for (and in Some Cases Embrace) Ballots and Budgets

States across the country will consider a host of ballot measures that could reshape the fairness and adequacy of their states’ tax systems, while other states are receiving budget...

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nytimes.com /1 week ago

Executive Action

We look at a few governors’ races worth watching.

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legal-planet.org /3 weeks ago

Election 2026: Governor’s Races

When election night rolls around about a month from now, keep on eye on Governors’ races. They tend not to get national attention, but they’re critical in terms of state climate an...

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itep.org /2 days ago

State Rundown 10/22: Despite Obstacles, Progressive Taxes Define 2026

As more states move to raise revenue and tax the rich, anti-tax lobbyists and lawmakers are hard at work to undo that progress. Despite pushback, important conversations around nee...

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legal-planet.org /5 days ago

Blue Leaders in Red States

Right now, the Democrats have 50/50 odds in Georgia and Ohio, and maybe better than 50/50 in Alaska and Iowa.  Governors are only one branch of state government, which obviously li...

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itep.org /1 month ago

State Rundown 8/27: Tax Policy is Cool as Summer Wraps

With many state legislatures already adjourned, developments in tax policy have slowed.

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outsidethebeltway.com /1 week ago

Politics as Team Sports

Texas Choosin' Edition.

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ebony.com /5 days ago

State-by-State Early Midterm Election Predictions

Early forecasts show a mix of shifts and strongholds in the upcoming midterm elections. See who's leading in your state.

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itep.org /2 weeks ago

State Rundown 10/8: Ballot Debates and Gas Tax Promises Accelerate as Election Day Nears

As the Iran War continues to cause gas prices to rise across the country, lawmakers are stepping on the accelerator instead of pumping the brakes on costly and ineffective proposal...

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thefederalist.com /3 days ago

Republicans Can’t Afford To Forget State Races In High-Stakes Midterms

If Americans want to return the country to its foundational roots, it's going to require a greater focus on the governments closest to them.

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kxan.com /1 week ago

State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map

The race for U.S. Senate is the biggest story in Texas politics, and it's getting nationwide attention. Campaign spending between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on pace to set re...

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ncnewsline.com /1 month ago

Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall

This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a...

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itep.org /1 month ago

Stateline: Voters to Decide Fate of State Taxes This Fall

At least nine states are putting tax policy directly in voters’ hands. Read more.

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audubon.org /1 month ago

State Policy, National Impact

 Conservation policy isn’t limited to what is happening inside the Washington, DC beltway.  Across the country, Audubon's state and regional offices work with policymakers, partner...

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jaxtoday.org /3 days ago

Races for governor and senator tight as election nears, UNF poll finds

A new poll from UNF's Public Opinion Research Lab shows close races for governor and U.S. Senate. The post Races for governor and senator tight as election nears, UNF poll finds ap...

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thehindubusinessline.com /1 month ago

State-Specific Indices: Taking competitive federalism to the markets

With States competing for investment, regional indices could open a new avenue for investors

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itep.org /1 month ago

2026 State Tax Ballot Measures to Watch

This fall, voters across the country will consider a host of ballot measures that could reshape the fairness and adequacy of their states’ tax systems. Here’s some of what we’re fo...

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thehindu.com /1 month ago

The south’s muted voice as political power shifts north

The south’s ‘political retreat’ from its once-influential national role comes amid growing anxieties over representation and federalism

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outsidethebeltway.com /3 weeks ago

The Decline and Possible Rise of Split Delegations

A wave election could more than double the number of states with a Republican and Democratic Senator.

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wired.com /1 week ago

These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate

From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall

This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a...

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itep.org /1 month ago

State Rundown 9/24: States Reckon with Tightening Fiscal Futures

States across the nation are reckoning with their tightening fiscal futures as inflation and economic woes continue to eat into their budgets.

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ncnewsline.com /3 weeks ago

Governors pledge to oppose federal overreach — even when their party runs Washington

Democratic and Republican governors say they will more aggressively push back on federal overreach regardless of which party controls Washington. Earlier this month, the bipartisan...

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pbs.org /2 weeks ago

Georgia governor's debate highlights voters' top concerns

While much of the focus this midterm season is on congressional races, there are also 36 states across the country holding elections for governor. One of those is Georgia, a purple...

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