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News · TX
The two states have introduced new rules for data centers, with their practical effects depending on each state’s final legal text and timeline.
News · GA
The mayor’s proposal would establish new rules for Flock and other surveillance tools in Atlanta.
News · NC
The City Council supported the I-77 South toll lane project, while community opinion remains divided.
News · PA
A decades-old Western Pennsylvania case involving the killing of a 20-year-old woman has led to criminal charges.
News · VA
Early voting is underway in Virginia while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and unenforceable.
News · VA
Virginia Gov. Spanberger has enacted new state rules governing data centers, shifting attention to implementation and enforcement.
News · CA
The signed legislation ratifies expanded gaming agreements between California and tribal governments.
News · CA
The California review will consider stronger AI safety rules, including mechanisms that could halt an AI system’s operation.
News · CA
The executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.
News · MI
Bill Huizenga announced federal housing funding for communities in Southwest Michigan, with no election or political race directly connected.
News · AR
Arkansas Gov. Sanders shared a personal family development that has no direct connection to a race or election.
News · CA
The legislation is intended to speed California’s EV transition, broaden consumer choice and strengthen energy independence.
News · CA
California will recognize the late country star with a commemorative day established in state law.
News · AR
Will Moore, Searcy’s city attorney, has announced plans to seek a seat in the Arkansas Senate.
News · MO
Gov. Mike Kehoe has made appointments to a state task force addressing child welfare in Missouri.
News · CA
The governor signed several state measures concerning tribal gambling, turning attention to their individual provisions and implementation.
News · NV
The executive order establishes a state framework for overseeing data center development in Nevada.
News · NV
The executive order establishes state guardrails for data center development in Nevada.
News · WI
Crowley’s Wisconsin proposal would prohibit elected officials from participating in prediction markets.
News · SC
South Carolina has enacted a law favoring cryptocurrency while opposing a central bank digital currency.
News · CA
The California measure is intended to protect state sovereignty and guard against military deployments that lack authorization.
News · VA
Virginia voters can begin voting early while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and therefore are not in effect.
News · FL
The warrant concerns Reaves’ conviction for killing an Indian River County deputy and is not directly tied to an election.
News · UT
Sadyr Japarov called for expanded cooperation with Utah in mining, tourism and information technology.
News · HI
The Honolulu City Council is calling for expanded groundwater testing around Red Hill, putting the focus on the scope and location of future sampling.
News · FL
Florida’s attorney general is proposing legislation designed to make investigations of suspected phone scammers easier.
News · AZ
Rep. Crane’s office says the House-passed measure includes provisions benefiting rural Arizona, but further federal action is required.
News · CA
The measure expands fuel options with the stated goal of helping Californians spend less at the pump.
News · DE
The governor signed legislation changing the name of a state enforcement division so its title expressly includes marijuana.
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.