Illinois EPA has opened a new statewide application cycle for its Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, allowing eligible residents to seek rebates for qualifying electric-vehicle purchases under program rules.
South Carolina’s one-week Republican filing period for a special primary to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham closed July 28, 2026, with multiple Republicans competing or positioning themselves for the statewide contest.
North Dakota’s Department of Mineral Resources has scheduled its next Director’s Cut briefing for Aug. 20, when officials will address June 2026 oil-and-gas numbers.
Indiana, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration began joint damage assessments July 16 after flooding, tornadoes, severe storms and a derecho struck parts of the state in June.
Aluminum Dynamics announced plans July 14 for a recycled-aluminum slab center in Lowndes County, with Mississippi Development Authority assistance for direct road and rail infrastructure improvements.
Gov. Larry Rhoden and an unnamed challenger advanced to a statewide Republican gubernatorial runoff after no candidate reached South Dakota’s 35% nomination threshold in the primary.
Candidates seeking ballot access for the District’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, to file with the D.C. Board of Elections.
The City of Pierre announced July 24 that a water-main replacement project on Pierre Street was scheduled to begin Monday, July 27, 2026.
Michigan mail-ballot requests were 68.5% higher than at the same point in 2022 as statewide early in-person voting began July 25 ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
Sandra Aguilera became acting secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services on Aug. 1, following Reggie McNeil’s departure from the post on July 31.