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States Scramble to Pass Legislation Targeting Nuanced AI in Education 

2026-07-07T12:15:56-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Techa Tungateja As Artificial intelligence continues to evolve and skepticism about its use grows, state lawmakers across the country are preparing for its integration into public school systems. Growing disconcertion surrounding AI use in schools and students’ ability to have AI complete necessary coursework in their place has prompted state lawmakers nationwide to [...]

States Scramble to Pass Legislation Targeting Nuanced AI in Education 2026-07-07T12:15:56-04:00

2026 State Legislative Push to Regulate AI-Generated Campaign Advertisements

2026-07-07T12:10:28-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/tadamichi As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape political campaigns, state lawmakers are moving to keep pace with its growing use in advertising. Back in January 2024, we covered the first wave of state action on AI in campaigns, when a handful of states began enacting deepfake regulations and the Federal Election Commission [...]

2026 State Legislative Push to Regulate AI-Generated Campaign Advertisements2026-07-07T12:10:28-04:00

New Jersey Data Center Regulations Take Shape: What the Sherrill Plan and Legislative Activity Mean

2026-06-23T16:15:38-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Hugo Kurk Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a comprehensive statewide plan on May 27 to address the growing impact of data centers on energy infrastructure, resource use, and local communities. The announcement positions New Jersey alongside Pennsylvania and other states in the region that are moving to establish formal frameworks governing large-scale data center [...]

New Jersey Data Center Regulations Take Shape: What the Sherrill Plan and Legislative Activity Mean2026-06-23T16:15:38-04:00

Pennsylvania Data Center Standards Announced by Governor Shapiro: What the GRID Plan Means for Developers and Communities

2026-06-23T16:15:48-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/tiero Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the full Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards on May 27, establishing Pennsylvania data center standards that will govern how the Commonwealth evaluates and supports large-scale data center projects going forward. First previewed in the Governor's 2026-27 budget address, the GRID Standards lay out a clear framework: developers [...]

Pennsylvania Data Center Standards Announced by Governor Shapiro: What the GRID Plan Means for Developers and Communities2026-06-23T16:15:48-04:00

Pennsylvania AI Data Center Legislation in 2026: What Companies Need to Know

2026-06-23T16:15:26-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/tiero Pennsylvania has quietly become a key battleground for AI data center legislation. With about $90 billion in announced AI, energy, and data center investments, it ranks as the fourth fastest-growing state for data center development. Projects are happening or being permitted across the state, from Lackawanna to York County, Lancaster to Lehigh [...]

Pennsylvania AI Data Center Legislation in 2026: What Companies Need to Know2026-06-23T16:15:26-04:00

Nonprofits Should Be Preparing Now for Community Project Funding Deadlines

2026-02-24T12:43:24-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/eric1513 As Congress begins work on the federal appropriations process for the next fiscal year, nonprofit organizations should be paying close attention to one critical opportunity: Community Project Funding (CPF), referred to in the Senate as Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). For organizations with capital needs, facility expansion plans, workforce development initiatives, or infrastructure [...]

Nonprofits Should Be Preparing Now for Community Project Funding Deadlines2026-02-24T12:43:24-05:00

Weekly State of the States: August 8th, 2025 Edition

2025-08-08T15:27:08-04:00

This week’s DMGS State of the States highlights legislative developments and policy moves from across the country, from special sessions in Alaska and Colorado to new cannabis laws in Delaware and Nebraska’s ongoing preparations for its medical marijuana rollout. Lawmakers are addressing topics ranging from AI regulation and workplace surveillance to physician shortages and property [...]

Weekly State of the States: August 8th, 2025 Edition2025-08-08T15:27:08-04:00

Weekly State of the States: July 25th, 2025 Edition

2025-07-24T13:14:58-04:00

This week’s State of the States highlights a wide range of legislative and executive actions as governors sign bills, issue vetoes, and announce new policy initiatives across the country. From child care funding in Arizona and new healthcare laws in Delaware to proposed executions methods in Indiana and housing reforms in Maine, state governments continue [...]

Weekly State of the States: July 25th, 2025 Edition2025-07-24T13:14:58-04:00

States Take the Wheel on Autonomous Vehicle Legislation in 2025

2025-07-21T22:28:36-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Scharfsinn86 As self-driving technology becomes increasingly more advanced, states are stepping up to define how autonomous vehicles should operate on public roads. With federal guidance still limited, autonomous vehicle legislation has become a priority for state lawmakers seeking to balance innovation, safety, and public trust. Recent activity in various states highlights the diverse [...]

States Take the Wheel on Autonomous Vehicle Legislation in 20252025-07-21T22:28:36-04:00

Weekly State of the States: July 18th, 2025 Edition

2025-07-18T12:04:17-04:00

Welcome to the July 18th, 2025 edition of State of the States, your weekly roundup of key legislative activity happening across the country. From capital punishment expansion efforts in Alabama to cannabis legalization proposals in Pennsylvania and AI workforce training in Virginia, this update brings you a snapshot of the most impactful and emerging policy [...]

Weekly State of the States: July 18th, 2025 Edition2025-07-18T12:04:17-04:00

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