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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) rolled out a new legislative proposal on Thursday to regulate artificial intelligence at the state level, ignoring President Donald Trump‘s calls for a 10-year federal ...

Legislators are making fast work on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting proposal this week — but not without some procedural hiccups led by Republicans who oppose the effort. Elections committees in ...

The proposal cites health and accessibility concerns and could override local paper straw mandates statewide passed A new bill would limit local bans on plastic straws unless alternatives meet strict ...

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