More than 7.7 million ballots were cast early in the 2026 midterm election, surpassing a 2018 milestone. Preliminary data from the secretary of state’s office indicates a 40.5% turnout, pointing to a remarkable rise in civic engagement among Texans.
A federal judge has mandated that Iowa state officials allow the Satanic Temple to stage a holiday display inside the Capitol rotunda. The move ends a prolonged clash over religious expression, which has pitted the religious organization against Republican state officials for years.
A 60-year-old caretaker from Mechanicsburg has been arrested for allegedly making 145 fraudulent charges with a client’s credit card. Authorities say the total loss exceeds $7,700, prompting concerns about the vulnerability of those in care settings.
Once noteworthy for massive utility spending, Arizona’s Corporation Commission races are now funded with smaller contributions and independent expenditures. This shift has sparked a fresh debate on whether the commission’s existing ethical guidelines are enough to protect fair oversight of the state’s utilities.
