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Ohio gas tax holiday begins October 4
Ohio’s 90-day gasoline tax holiday starts October 4. The timing and size of any pump-price reduction may vary, rather than appearing immediately at every station.
ohiocapitaljournal.com · October 4, 2026News
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Ohio weighs changes to classroom math instruction
Ohio officials are considering new approaches to math instruction as student performance remains below pre-pandemic levels. Key curriculum decisions are expected next April.
ohiocapitaljournal.com · October 4, 2026News
North Dakota seeks comments on SNAP purchase changes
The public can comment on planned restrictions involving candy and soda purchases through SNAP after North Dakota postponed implementation of its waiver.
northdakotamonitor.com · October 4, 2026News
Casselton residents question proposed data center site
Residents near Casselton raised concerns about farmland, water, noise and electricity associated with the proposed Harmony Energy Park data center development.
northdakotamonitor.com · October 4, 2026News
North Carolina receives first Meta settlement payment
North Carolina received an initial $45.2 million payment under its child-safety settlement with Meta, marking the first installment of a longer payment schedule.
ncnewsline.com · October 4, 2026News
North Carolina counties face higher SNAP administration costs
A larger state and local share of SNAP administration costs took effect October 1. County officials expect added pressure on North Carolina budgets.
ncnewsline.com · October 4, 2026News
Construction begins on Brooklyn’s Box Street Park
New York City announced construction of a 2.5-acre waterfront park in Greenpoint. The $40 million project is expected to be completed by late summer 2028.
www.nyc.gov · October 4, 2026News
Gateway tunnel project launches major drilling phase
Officials launched a tunnel-boring machine for the Gateway rail project linking New York and New Jersey. The new tunnel is intended to strengthen a heavily used corridor.
ny1.com · October 4, 2026News
New Mexico officials propose stronger AI oversight
New Mexico’s attorney general and a state lawmaker announced a push for oversight of advanced AI models, with legislation planned for the January session.
sourcenm.com · October 4, 2026News
New Mexico seeks major penalty against Meta
New Mexico attorneys asked a judge to impose a penalty of up to $40 billion against Facebook’s parent company over state-law violations. The request is not a final award.
sourcenm.com · October 4, 2026