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News · CA
The executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.
News · KS
Senators in both parties now view Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire as part of an expanded fight for Senate control.
News · SC
South Carolina has enacted a law favoring cryptocurrency while opposing a central bank digital currency.
News · UT
Sadyr Japarov called for expanded cooperation with Utah in mining, tourism and information technology.
News · FL
An independent candidate for Florida governor has proposed a millionaire tax focused on the state’s economy and jobs.
News · US
MS NOW said its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds the morning after Trump announced the restrictions.
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 · WI
The two Wisconsin governor candidates are emphasizing audits, transparency and accountability in state government.
News · MD
The state is seeking further review after a court struck down a 2021 tax intended to help fund K-12 education reform.
News · IA
Advocates on both sides held events Thursday seeking more voter attention for a proposed income tax constitutional amendment.
News · IL
The state plans to offer Invest in Illinois funding to qualified proposals aimed at acquiring and reusing the former Tyson Foods beef facility.
News · NM
New Mexico lawmakers are considering whether to increase the state tax applied to gasoline purchases.
News · FL
A proposed property tax cut would reduce local revenue, dividing DeSantis and local officials over the effect on public services.
News · AR
Arkansas agriculture organizations sought more economic assistance during Capitol Hill meetings as a farm bill cleared committee.
News · US
Trump criticized the Federal Reserve board’s interest-rate increase while expressing confidence in Chairman Kevin Warsh.
News · US
The White House chief of staff underwent a procedure related to her breast cancer diagnosis and returned to work soon afterward.
News · MD
State budget officials have directed Maryland agencies to restrain spending and model a possible 10% reduction.
News · MD
The indictments come as a separate billion settlement has been reached with the state of Maryland.
News · ME
The dispute centers on a vote described as cutting taxes for 90% of Mainers, but it is not directly tied to an election.
News · MO
At the Missouri Capitol, protesters called for a temporary pause involving data centers and for state privacy rules.
News · IA
Lahn says a 50% reduction in Iowa’s gas tax would ease fuel costs, with key implementation and budget details still to be set.
News · WI
Americans for Tax Reform says Tom Tiffany promised to oppose and veto state tax increases if elected Wisconsin governor.
News · TN
A plan for a drone manufacturing facility faces strong opposition in a small Tennessee community.
News · CA
SB 1050 requires video and audio ads to identify AI-generated performers and bars continued use of ads found to violate the law.
News · MD
The Maryland congressman’s proposal would suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of the year.
News · US
The White House chief of staff said biopsy results were clear following a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic.
News · US
The Fed chair said the central bank is following fast-changing AI models as its rate-setting committee raised interest rates by a quarter point.
News · MD
The Maryland Republican’s bill would suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of 2026 if Congress approves it.
News · NM
A proposal would add 3 cents per gallon to the gasoline tax and 4 cents per gallon to the special fuel tax, including diesel.
News · AR
The Searcy Republican ended a legislative tenure that began in 2009 and accepted a job with Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.