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NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

DOI report slams state laws that hinder ability to oversee child welfare system, even in cases of youngsters' deaths | amNewYork

The DOI report calls for changes to state laws limiting oversight of NYC's child welfare system, impacting investigations into child deaths.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Congress tries again on national preemptive data privacy law

House Republicans proposed national data privacy legislation that would preempt state laws, aiming to establish consumer rights and company obligations.
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

25-story Marina Safeway behemoth, inconceivable even to sci-fi futurists, looking very real

A 25-story housing complex at the Marina Safeway site is now conceivable due to changes in state laws affecting local development control.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump administration sues three states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

The Trump administration filed lawsuits against three states to assert federal control over prediction markets, challenging state regulations and gambling laws.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have

States are enacting AI regulations, but the White House opposes them, advocating for a unified national framework instead.
#ai-regulation
fromFortune
7 months ago
Mental health

People are talking to this AI startup's cartoon panda as if it's a therapist. The CEO is nervous because there's no suicide prevention design | Fortune

US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Trump's AI plan to override state laws could undercut key safeguards

The Trump administration urges Congress to create a federal AI regulatory framework to prevent state-level laws that could hinder innovation.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Mental health

People are talking to this AI startup's cartoon panda as if it's a therapist. The CEO is nervous because there's no suicide prevention design | Fortune

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Washington DC
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Trump's federal AI policy framework aims to undercut state laws

The White House aims to establish a federal AI framework to prevent fragmented state regulations from solidifying.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Trump's AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents | TechCrunch

The Trump administration proposed a centralized AI policy framework to preempt state laws and prioritize innovation in the United States.
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US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Big Oil's Priority in 2026 Is Shielding the Industry From Climate Lawsuits

The American Petroleum Institute will lobby in 2026 to block state laws and lawsuits that could make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

The 10 states that have passed the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws this year - and how locals are fighting back

616 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in 2025; 71 became law, fueling harmful homophobic and transphobic rhetoric and prompting legal challenges.
Cannabis
fromABA Journal
11 months ago

States grapple with regulating seltzer drinks with THC

States are developing regulations for THC-containing seltzers amid a complex legal landscape.
US politics
fromTruthout
10 months ago

18 States Now Have Laws Blocking Cities From Enacting Paid Leave Standards

73 million workers are affected by state laws that restrict local labor protections, including paid sick leave.
fromFortune
10 months ago

How California is trying to regulate AI in the workplace through a 'No Robo Bosses' bill

The act will be a first-of-its-kind as it places significant restrictions on the use of AI in the workplace. This will require businesses to take a closer look at their AI systems, including regular audits, and to ensure they are using these systems transparently and in compliance with state regulations.
US politics
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

Gas tax increase among new California laws taking effect Tuesday. Here's what you need to know

Californians will experience an increase in gas tax starting July 1, affecting gas prices amidst other significant state law changes.
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fromArs Technica
11 months ago

After Supreme Court loss, ISPs ask Trump admin to block state affordability laws

In the ongoing debate over broadband regulation, ISPs are expressing concerns over state-level proposals, fearing increased oversight and potential anticompetitive regulations.
SF politics
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 year ago

When It Comes to Gun Control, These States Don't Mess Around

Growing gun violence has prompted stricter gun control measures in various U.S. states, including significant legislation in Colorado and Connecticut.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 year ago

Oakland DMV Office Will Be Closed Four to Five Months After Vandalism and Copper Wire Theft

The Oakland Coliseum DMV office is closing for five months due to theft and vandalism, coinciding with an impending ID law deadline.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 year ago

Abortions Keep Increasing in the U.S., Data Show

Abortion numbers in the U.S. increased slightly in 2024, but trends varied significantly between states, indicating complexity in access to abortion services.
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