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The Guardianpolitics3 hrs ago
Queensland and Northern Territory Consider Child Protection Changes
Queensland and the Northern Territory are reviewing child protection rules that could alter placement priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Advocates say the proposals may reduce emphasis on family and cultural connections.
Los Angeles Timespolitics7 hrs ago
California Bills on Data-Center Tariffs and Water Reporting Advance in Legislature
State lawmakers advance four measures on grid costs, CEQA reviews and consumption data after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025 veto of an earlier water-reporting bill.
abcnews.go.compolitics11 hrs ago
Supreme Court Weighs Appeals on State Voting Laws in Four States
The Supreme Court is reviewing whether to accept cases from Arkansas, Texas, Arizona and Pennsylvania that involve voter assistance rules, registration requirements and mailed ballot procedures. Decisions on the appeals could come as early as June 22.
Los Angeles Timesbusiness21 hrs ago
New York and California Consider Rules Requiring Firearm Detection in 3-D Printers
New York enacted a law last month directing experts to develop standards for software that would scan designs and block those resembling firearm parts. A similar bill is under consideration in California. Both measures would require the technology in consumer and business 3-D pri…
jpost.compolitics1 day ago
Five Democratic-led states enact laws limiting federal access to election materials
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and Washington have passed measures restricting law enforcement near polling sites and requiring court review before federal seizure of ballots or voter data. The laws respond to administration efforts to obtain voter rolls and records…
Statscience2 days ago
Tennessee Pharmacies Sell High-Dose Ivermectin Without Prescriptions Under 2022 Law
Dozens of Tennessee pharmacies dispense concentrated ivermectin tablets under collaborative agreements that bypass individual prescriptions. State tracking of sales remains limited three years after the law took effect.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comfinance3 days ago
Illinois Governor Signs 0.2% Tax on Crypto Transactions
The tax applies to transfers between personal wallets. Officials said the measure took effect upon signing.
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cnet.compolitics4 days ago
New York Law Takes Effect Allowing Survivors to Seek Coerced Debt Relief
A New York law effective Wednesday provides survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse and human trafficking a direct path to challenge coerced debt with creditors. The measure makes New York the eighth state with such protections. It follows similar laws in California, Texas an…
Fortunefinance6 days ago
New York Law Requires Firearm Detection Technology in 3D Printers by 2029
A New York law signed last month directs experts to develop standards for software that would block 3D printers from producing gun parts. A similar bill is under consideration in California. The requirement would not take effect until at least 2029.
Statscience6 days ago
California Lawmaker Advances Multiple Bills Restricting Additives in Food
A California assembly member has sponsored legislation limiting certain food additives and dyes and defining ultra-processed foods. The measures also bar those foods from school meals. Federal regulators later acted on several of the same additives.
nationalpost.comscience6 days ago
California Lawmaker Advances Multiple Bills Restricting Additives in Food
A California legislator has sponsored laws limiting certain food additives and defining ultra-processed foods. The measures include bans on school meals and federal follow-up actions on the same substances.
urbanmilwaukee.comai7 days ago
States pass targeted AI laws after federal warning against regulation
Several states enacted narrower measures on chatbots, employment decisions, and catastrophic-risk protocols. Federal efforts to block or preempt the laws have not been enforced.
abcnews.go.comfinance7 days ago
Hawaii Bill to Allow Digital Signs at New Stadium Expires Without Action
The measure, backed by stadium developers and Democratic legislators, would have permitted electronic signs in the Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. It failed when the legislative session ended in May 2026.
winnipegfreepress.comai7 days ago
States Advance Targeted AI Laws After Federal Inaction
State legislatures have introduced more AI-related bills this year than last, focusing on chatbot interactions with children and employer use of AI systems. Congress has not passed federal AI rules, leaving states to address specific applications.
foxnews.compolitics9 days ago
At Least 16 States Enact Laws Restricting 3D-Printed Firearms
Lawmakers in multiple states have passed measures requiring serial numbers on firearms made without them, including those produced with 3D printers. Gun rights groups say the rules conflict with constitutional protections. Several states now face lawsuits over the new restriction…
New York Postpolitics9 days ago
Disability groups sue New York and Illinois over doctor-assisted suicide laws
A coalition of disability advocates filed federal lawsuits Thursday challenging doctor-assisted suicide statutes in New York and Illinois. The suits claim the measures violate federal disability protections by offering lethal prescriptions instead of equal access to care and suic…
Newsweekbusiness10 days ago
California Law Allowing Denser Housing Near Transit Takes Effect July 1
Senate Bill 79 limits local governments' power to block qualifying projects near rail and bus hubs in counties with at least 15 passenger rail stations.
Semaforai10 days ago
Union federation outlines state-level AI strategy
The AFL-CIO plans to focus on state and local AI legislation and to make the technology a central issue in upcoming elections. The federation's president said the group does not support proposals for government equity stakes in AI companies.
denverpost.comtechnology17 days ago
Colorado 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 Newssports20 days ago
Six 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 Postpolitics21 days ago
President 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.comai21 days ago
TechNet 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.comworld22 days ago
Four 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.
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Bloombergworld22 days ago
New 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.comworld23 days ago
Nassau 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.aupolitics25 days ago
NRA 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 Postworld25 days ago
New 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.
Propublicaworld26 days ago
Arkansas 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.comworld27 days ago
Former 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.
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nypost.comworld28 days ago
Former 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…
politics29 days ago
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.compolitics29 days ago
Maine 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 Todayscience4 days ago
CVS 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.comworld29 days agoUpdated
New 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.
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Reasonpolitics29 days ago
New 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.compolitics30 days ago
Massachusetts 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.comworld30 days ago
Minnesota 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.
Semaforworld30 days ago
State 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 Hillpolitics31 days ago
Idaho 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.ukworld32 days ago
Massachusetts 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 Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Virginia 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.compolitics33 days ago
Florida 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.
Statpolitics33 days ago
Britain 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.comfinance34 days ago
Minnesota 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.compolitics34 days ago
Louisiana 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.comworld34 days ago
New 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 Newsbusiness35 days ago
Colorado 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.
Wiredscience36 days ago
Oklahoma 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…
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Linux 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.compolitics40 days ago
Hawaii 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.comworld45 days ago
California 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…
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Semaforworld46 days ago
CFTC 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…
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Rep. 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.zascience61 days ago
Utah 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.
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Virginia 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.
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Several 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…