State Capitals across the country saw a flurry of activity from both lawmakers and governors alike. Several governors gave their annual State of the State Addresses, while lawmakers in different states tackled issues including generative AI, mobile sports betting, paid family leave, and casino smoking bans. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) delivered his State of [...]
Lawmakers are back in session in various states across the country and are looking to address various issues impacting their states, such as education funding, rail safety, tax cuts, and more. Meanwhile, governors have unveiled their budget and legislative priorities for the year. Alabama This week, Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed a proclamation establishing dates [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/SeventyFour According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is on the rise. A 2022 CDC report showed that 37% of high school students in 2021 reported that they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 44% reported feeling constantly sad [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Giakas In 2024, lawmakers in a few states are hoping to set a minimum age for tackle football in attempts to ban youth tackle football. Player safety in football has been hotly debated in recent years. Reports show that high school participation in tackle football began decreasing after the 2009–10 academic year, [...]
This week was highlighted by lawmakers around the country returning to their respective capitols to resume legislative work, in addition to numerous governors delivering their annual State of the State addresses, outlining their visions and priorities for 2024. Alabama A state lawmaker has re-filed a bill this week to create stricter penalties for fentanyl dealing. [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Arkadiusz Warguła As artificial intelligence (AI) grows in prominence and uses, lawmakers around the country are taking notice. Some lawmakers want to crack down on using artificial intelligence—and deep fakes—in campaigns. Deepfakes are fake audio or visuals of someone that are altered so they say or do something that did not happen. As [...]
Happy New Year! As lawmakers begin returning to their respective capitals to convene for their 2024 legislative sessions and governors begin outlining their visions for their states this year, we’ve taken the liberty to put together a list of session dates that can be viewed here that also includes which party controls each legislative chamber [...]
With the Holiday Season in full swing, state officials across the country have been preparing for 2024. Notably, lawmakers have pre-filed legislation to address artificial intelligence in Florida, Louisiana lawmakers are preparing for two special sessions in early 2024, Virginia’s governor presented his budget plan to lawmakers, and Pennsylvania’s House remains deadlocked at 101-101 with [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/wildpixel As online shopping continues to reshape consumer habits, an unfortunate consequence has emerged: the rise of porch piracy. Criminals targeting delivery trucks and pilfering packages have prompted several states to take decisive legislative action. From elevating offenses to felonies and introducing grading systems for mail theft, these states are at the forefront [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/zrfphoto In the State of Washington, members of the General Assembly can pre-file legislation in the month before a legislative session begins. Beginning on December 4, 2023, lawmakers began pre-filing dozens of bills. Here is a preview of some of the pre-filed legislation, which will officially be introduced on the first day of [...]
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