Weekly State of the States: March 22, 2024 Edition
statecapitallobbyistIn a week marked by significant legislative developments across multiple states, Alabama stands out as Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed into law a measure banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public schools. Meanwhile, other...
Legislation on Doctors’ Ability to Offer Life-Ending Care to Terminally Ill Patients
statecapitallobbyistState legislators have grappled with policies surrounding physicians offering life-ending care to terminally ill patients for many years. Life-ending care enables medical providers to go further than just making patients who are terminally ill comfortable,...
Weekly State of the States: March 15, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensThis week’s state legislative actions showcase a diverse array of initiatives across the country, each addressing unique challenges and priorities within their respective regions. In Alabama, legislators have championed a bill affirming individuals’ rights to...
U.S. House Votes on TikTok Bill: What Does the Bill Do and What Happens Next?
John ZangAs many states around the country have taken action on various TikTok bills, the United States House of Representatives is considering whether to pass legislation requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell the popular video-sharing...
North Carolina Latest State to Legalize Mobile Sports Betting: Who’s Next?
Ryan StevensOn March 11, 2024, North Carolina became the 30th state to legalize mobile sports betting. The process took about nine months, with Governor Roy Cooper (D) signing the mobile sports betting bill into law in...
Weekly State of the States: March 8, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensIn this week’s State of the States, we look at a range of measures, from groundbreaking healthcare initiatives to updates on education and infrastructure. In Alabama, legislation was enacted providing legal protections for in vitro...
Lawmakers Act on IVF Bills in Response to Alabama Supreme Court Ruling
Ryan StevensIn February 2024, Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. The ruling set off intense debate over its impact, particularly on treatments for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Alabama...
Criminalizing AI-Generated Pornographic Images
statecapitallobbyistThe expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the creation of “deep fakes”, an AI-generated image of a person. Users may generate AI video images in any imaginable scenario without computer coding experience. Legislatures...
Weekly State of the States: March 1, 2024 Edition
Ryan StevensThis week, state lawmakers across the country were busy addressing various policy issues, including action to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF), address public safety issues, implement tax cuts, regulate AI, and fund infrastructure projects. Alabama...
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