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denverpost.comColorado governor vetoes bill restricting surveillance pricing for wages and consumer goods
The veto blocks a measure that would have banned companies from using algorithms and personal data to set individualized prices and wages. The bill had been described as the strongest of its kind in the country.
Abc NewsSix States Temporarily Extend Bar Hours for World Cup Matches
Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington approved extended alcohol sales hours during the World Cup. Similar measures are under review in New York and Massachusetts.
New York PostPresident says California elections are a fraud
The president described California’s voting system as fraudulent during a Fox News interview. The governor’s office responded with two social media posts rejecting the statements.
ocregister.comTechNet reports lobbying activity on 808 state AI bills
An industry group says it has engaged on hundreds of state-level artificial intelligence measures. Lobbying records show continued opposition to new legal requirements even as some companies have called for safety rules.
theiranproject.comFour States Ban Glock Pistol Sales Over Conversion Concerns
California, Maryland, Connecticut, and New York enacted laws restricting future Glock pistol sales. Illinois is considering similar legislation after a committee vote.
BloombergNew York Governor Signs Law Restricting Masked Federal Immigration Agents
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation barring masked ICE agents from operating in the state. The measure also limits federal immigration enforcement at schools, churches, and other designated sensitive locations.
nypost.comNassau County Executive Says He Will Keep ICE Agreement Despite New State Law
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said Thursday he will maintain the county’s cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation that limits local law enforcement cooperation with federal i…
themarketherald.com.auNRA Prepares Lawsuit Over Maryland Glock Firearm Sales Ban
The National Rifle Association announced plans to challenge a Maryland law signed Tuesday that prohibits sales of certain semi-automatic pistols. The measure takes effect in January and includes exemptions for law enforcement.
New York PostNew York City Drivers With 16 Speed Camera Tickets Face Speed-Limiter Requirement
A state budget measure requires drivers with 16 or more speed camera violations in one year to install GPS-based speed limiters. The rule takes effect about one year after the governor signs the budget and applies only to future violations.
PropublicaArkansas Woman Describes Miscarriage Care Under State Abortion Ban
Emily Waldorf, 17 weeks pregnant, was admitted to Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville on Sept. 16, 2024, after her cervix dilated and the amniotic sac began to protrude. Doctors said state law prevented them from emptying the uterus while a fetal heartbeat remained detec…
jewishpress.comFormer New York Governor Criticizes State Anti-ICE Legislation
A former Democratic governor said New York legislation ending cooperation with federal immigration agents could trigger lawsuits and higher costs for state taxpayers. The bills passed the state legislature on Thursday.
nypost.comFormer New York Governor Criticizes Recent State Immigration Laws
Ex-Gov. David Paterson said the package of laws passed last week limits local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The measures restrict police partnerships, bar ICE agents from most public places, and prohibit masks. Paterson warned the changes could lead to lawsuit…
Texas, Georgia, Virginia Take Steps on Local Prosecutor Authority
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a statewide prosecutor office and impeachment eligibility for district attorneys. Georgia enacted a law changing election rules for prosecutors in five counties. The U.S. Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into one Virginia p…
tass.comMaine Governor Vetoes Proposed Statewide Data Center Construction Ban
The Maine governor rejected legislation that would have enacted the first statewide prohibition on large data center projects. Eleven other states have introduced similar measures this year, and two members of Congress have proposed a national freeze.
Usa TodayCVS Sues Tennessee to Block Law Separating Pharmacy and Benefit Manager Ownership
CVS filed a federal lawsuit on May 22 seeking to stop a Tennessee law that bars companies from owning both retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers. The measure, signed by Gov. Bill Lee, takes effect in 2028.
nypost.comNew York State Lawmakers Move to Ban Common Baking Additive
State lawmakers advanced a measure that would prohibit a widely used food additive in commercial baking. The change would affect pizzerias and bagel shops that have relied on the ingredient for decades.
ReasonNew Hampshire Senate Rejects Bill to End Campus Gun-Free Zones
The New Hampshire Senate declined to form a conference committee on legislation that would have removed gun-free zones from public college campuses. The bill's sponsor said a legal challenge will follow under the state's pre-emption statute.
dailywire.comMassachusetts Legislature Advances Bill Limiting Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities
The Massachusetts House and Senate have each passed versions of the PROTECT Act. A conference committee is reconciling differences before the bill reaches the governor.
reason.comMinnesota Law Bans Prediction Markets and Criminalizes Participation
Minnesota enacted a law that prohibits the operation and use of prediction markets within the state. The measure makes it a felony to create, control, operate, support, or advertise such platforms.
SemaforState laws expand paid leave access in 42 states and D.C.
Forty-two states and the District of Columbia have expanded workers' access to paid leave since 2020. Virginia recently enacted a law requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave.
The HillIdaho lawmakers struggle to pass immigration enforcement measures
Despite Republican majorities in the legislature and strong voter support for President Trump in 2024, several immigration-related bills failed to reach the governor's desk over the past two years. Agricultural interests and procedural maneuvers contributed to the outcomes.
bbc.co.ukMassachusetts House passes bill banning weaponized robots and drones
The Massachusetts House is scheduled to vote on legislation that would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of robots equipped with weapons. The measure would make the state the first to enact such restrictions and would also apply new requirements to law enforcement.
Washington ExaminerVirginia Governor Vetoes Bill to Create Cannabis Retail Market
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have established a state-regulated recreational cannabis sales system in Virginia. The veto follows months of negotiations between the governor and the Virginia General Assembly.
realclearpolitics.comFlorida Law Restricts General Education Courses on Race and Gender
A 2023 Florida law limits general education courses at public universities that focus on identity, systemic racism, or oppression. State officials have removed hundreds of such courses and added a post-tenure review process for faculty. Other states have adopted similar measures.
StatBritain Adopts Tobacco-Free Generation Law While Massachusetts Considers Repeal
The United Kingdom enacted a tobacco-free generation law that bars sales to anyone born after January 1, 2009. Twenty-four Massachusetts communities already use a similar nicotine-free generation policy. State legislation that would repeal local authority over the policy has adva…
tass.comMinnesota Governor Signs Law Allowing Virtual Currency Custody Services
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed HF 3709 into law, permitting virtual currency custody services to operate in the state. The measure takes effect immediately.
upi.comLouisiana Senate Passes Bill to Create Prescription Drug Affordability Board
The Louisiana Senate passed a bill that would establish a board to collect and publish information on high-cost prescription drugs. The measure does not set prices or impose caps.
nypost.comNew York State Bill Would Ban Potassium Bromate in Baked Goods
New York State legislators passed a bill banning potassium bromate, a flour additive used in bagels, pizza and other baked goods. The measure cites potential cancer risks associated with the ingredient.
Abc NewsColorado and Illinois Adopt Leave Policies for NICU Parents
Colorado enacted paid neonatal intensive care leave in January. Illinois will implement a shorter unpaid policy next month. Advocates are seeking a federal measure to expand similar protections.
WiredOklahoma House Passes Bill Allowing Conversion of Orphan Oil Wells to Geothermal or Energy Storage
The legislation would allow companies to buy abandoned wells for geothermal energy or underground storage as states seek alternatives to plugging more than 20,000 orphan sites that could take 235 years to address. Similar measures have passed recently in New Mexico, Alabama, Nort…
webpronews.comLinux Developers Seek Exemptions From State Age Verification Laws
Colorado amended a bill requiring operating systems to collect users' ages after input from System76 CEO Carl Richell. The change exempts open-source systems like Linux from the rules. Similar legislation in California, Illinois and New York has prompted varied responses from Lin…
abcnews.go.comHawaii Legislature Passes Bill Redefining Corporations to Restrict Election Spending, Sent to Governor
Hawaii lawmakers delivered legislation Friday that would redefine corporations to bar election spending, sending it to Gov. Josh Green for a decision by June 30. A parallel signature drive in Montana, cleared by that state's Supreme Court in April, aims to place a similar measure…
hydrogenfuelnews.comCalifornia Bill Proposes $23 Billion Fund for University Research
A bill introduced in California would establish a $23 billion fund dedicated to supporting research at state universities. The proposal aims to provide sustained funding for academic research projects across the University of California and California State University systems. If…
SemaforCFTC Chair Monitoring Minnesota Legislation on Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair is tracking state efforts to ban or regulate prediction markets as the agency continues legal action against five states. A federal district judge ruled Tuesday that Arizona could not sue Kalshi, following a federal appeals court dec…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRep. Young Kim to Introduce Bill Blocking Federal Funds for Discriminatory Student Aid
Congresswoman Young Kim plans to introduce the Stop DEI Act, which would prevent schools from receiving federal funds if they discriminate based on race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin in student aid decisions. The bill responds to a proposed state constitutional amend…
citizen.co.zaUtah Law Prompts Similar Plug-In Solar Legislation in 30 States
A Utah law passed last year has enabled residents to use plug-in solar panels, inspiring similar bills in 30 other states and the District of Columbia. The legislation addresses safety concerns and removes utility liability for such systems.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVirginia Governor Signs Law to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour by 2028
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a law on Thursday to increase the state's minimum wage from $12.77 to $13.75 next year and to $15 in 2028. A study by the Employment Policies Institute estimated that the change could result in 12,000 job losses.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSeveral US States Consider Temporary Moratoriums on New Data Centers
Maine is set to vote on a bill that would impose a temporary ban on new large data centers to assess their energy and water use. Similar proposals are under consideration in New York, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Vermont. Local opposition has led to delays in data center project…