Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we live and work.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we live and work. From language-learning chatbots to self-driving cars, AI is transforming the way we interact with technology. As AI continues to evolve, state governments are playing an increasingly important role in regulating and guiding the development of AI. Here you’ll find the latest news and headlines about AI and the impact it has on state and government legislation and lobbying.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/WANAN YOSSINGKUM In July 2025, the Trump AI Action Plan was released as a comprehensive roadmap for advancing artificial intelligence in the United States. The plan lays out a national approach built around [...]
In this episode of Back in Session, the Ryans sit down with Jeff Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Delve, for an in-depth conversation on how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of public affairs and [...]
Welcome to Back in Session! This week, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara welcome Andrew O'Connor, Director of State Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), for an engaging dive into the world of video [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Nastco The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and public safety is rapidly evolving, with state legislatures across the country considering policies related to AI-driven firearm detection technology, something we covered on our podcast [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Suriya Phosri Colorado has taken a significant step towards ensuring ethical AI use under a new bill signed into law by Governor Jared Polis (D) on May 17, 2024. This legislation, SB 24-205, [...]












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