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News · CA
The governor signed an order to explore a way to stop AI systems, beginning a policy review rather than creating a final mechanism.
News · AL
A House action on ratepayer protections and competing descriptions of migrants in Alabama anchor a new political roundup.
News · NV
A signed executive order establishes new state rules for data center development in Nevada.
News · FL
The warrant concerns William Reaves Jr., who was convicted of killing an Indian River County deputy.
News · FL
The death warrant concerns a person sentenced to death for killing a Treasure Coast deputy and is not directly linked to an election.
News · MO
The governor ordered new protections for automatic license plate readers, with implementation details central to the policy’s effect.
News · CA
Senator Cervantes is championing the newly signed measure, which concerns elections and voting in California.
News · CA
The California laws are intended to prevent Donald Trump from interfering in midterm elections and are not tied to a specific race.
News · FL
The governor signed a death warrant for the person who killed a Treasure Coast deputy, taking formal state action in the case.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence companies in California.
News · AL
The House passed a foreign-policy bill addressing sanctions on Russia and Iran, with support from Britt.
News · CA
The California laws seek to restrict law enforcement interference with ballots and election administration before November.
News · CO
The Colorado Governor’s Cup winners remain pending, with an announcement expected soon.
News · TX
John Cornyn has ruled out voting for Bo French as criticism grows over a racist post.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation intended to prevent Donald Trump from gaining control over California’s election administration.
News · ND
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester will headline the Oct. 10 event in Fargo, where four people will receive awards from the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party.
News · VA
Voting begins Sept. 18 for federal contests and three proposed amendments, with Election Day set for Nov. 3.
News · MO
Missouri’s attorney general has directed six prediction-market operators to stop offering contracts tied to sports outcomes.
News · OR
The Washington senator is pushing back on a proposal to reduce federal support for cleanup work at Hanford.
News · NV
Rep. Dina Titus wants separate environmental and public reviews before data centers can use existing permits on federal public land.
News · MT
The lawsuit concerns cleanup expenses connected to a former oil refinery site in Billings.
News · CA
The measures seek to guard California elections from Trump interference and increase transparency in election administration.
News · WI
The U.S. House used its final pre-midterm window to act on major legislation and record members’ votes on high-profile issues.
News · AK
A 14th bill sponsored by Congressman Begich has passed the U.S. House during his first term.
News · WI
Two Wisconsin sisters with a rare form of hearing loss have received a newly approved therapy.
News · MT
The Senate passed Daines’ measure to preserve a rural water system in Montana, moving it to the president for action.
News · OR
Oregon’s governor says Trump is responsible for a proposed Bonneville rate increase totaling.
News · IL
Rep. Travis Weaver’s House Bill 5814 would remove Illinois’ per-wager tax on exchange wagers and set legal rules for fantasy contests.
News · MO
Missouri’s attorney general has issued cease-and-desist orders targeting prediction markets described as operating without licenses.
News · IL
Sen. Doris Turner announced new funding through the Illinois Grocery Initiative, but the amount, recipients and payment schedule were not identified.