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AI Gun Detection Legislation: A Look at State-Level Approaches

2025-02-18T22:23:44-05:00

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 recently. While some states embrace AI-powered surveillance tools to enhance school security, others impose strict limitations on its deployment in [...]

AI Gun Detection Legislation: A Look at State-Level Approaches2025-02-18T22:23:44-05:00

Governors’ State of the State Addresses: Key Themes and Major Policy Priorities

2025-02-07T15:36:33-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/urfinguss Governors' State of the State addresses serve as annual roadmaps outlining each state's legislative priorities and policy vision for the year ahead. These speeches often focus on economic growth, public safety, education, and infrastructure while addressing both statewide challenges and broader national trends. Governors across the country emphasized job creation, tax [...]

Governors’ State of the State Addresses: Key Themes and Major Policy Priorities2025-02-07T15:36:33-05:00

The Evolving Landscape of NIL Rights for Student Athletes: State-Level Updates in 2025

2025-01-16T18:15:37-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Naypong The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has revolutionized collegiate athletics, empowering student-athletes to monetize their personal brands while maintaining eligibility, something we previously covered in 2023. Since California's groundbreaking Fair Pay to Play Act in 2019, which allowed college athletes to earn compensation through endorsements and other NIL activities, [...]

The Evolving Landscape of NIL Rights for Student Athletes: State-Level Updates in 20252025-01-16T18:15:37-05:00

The Latest on Raw Milk Legislation 2024: What You Need to Know

2024-07-24T10:44:59-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/naturalbox The debate over raw milk legislation has intensified in 2024, with several states introducing or passing bills that address the sale and distribution of unpasteurized dairy products. Raw milk has not undergone pasteurization, which heats the milk to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria and pathogens. Unlike [...]

The Latest on Raw Milk Legislation 2024: What You Need to Know2024-07-24T10:44:59-04:00

Lawmakers Act on IVF Bills in Response to Alabama Supreme Court Ruling

2024-03-07T14:58:14-05:00

The process of artificial insemination of an egg in an IVF clinic. Reproductive medicine, in vitro fertilization In 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 state lawmakers [...]

Lawmakers Act on IVF Bills in Response to Alabama Supreme Court Ruling2024-03-07T14:58:14-05:00

States Address Mental Health Initiatives for Children

2023-09-26T11:00:12-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/BeritK Across the country, state legislatures are working to enhance children’s mental health by revising and implementing new policies to identify and manage children’s mental health issues. These efforts include setting behavioral health standards, improving screening services, offering counseling and crisis management resources, and reinforcing mental health staff training requirements. Enhancing Mental Health [...]

States Address Mental Health Initiatives for Children2023-09-26T11:00:12-04:00

Personal Delivery Devices: Will a robot deliver your next online order?

2023-09-11T01:44:09-04:00

Digital Illustration by Alana Burman As our society develops the latest technology, government regulations are not far behind.  Over the last few years, lawmakers in various states across the country have grappled with the issue of autonomous vehicles in general, as well as personal delivery devices (PDDs).  Some states have already legalized personal delivery devices [...]

Personal Delivery Devices: Will a robot deliver your next online order?2023-09-11T01:44:09-04:00

Legislative Response to George Floyd’s Killing and Recent Protests – Part 2

2023-09-11T01:31:32-04:00

by: the DMGS Team Last week, we examined the legislative response to George Floyd’s killing and recent protests in Minnesota, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. We also looked at what action the federal government is taking and proposing on different police reforms. In the past week, there are numerous updates on police reforms and what actions are [...]

Legislative Response to George Floyd’s Killing and Recent Protests – Part 22023-09-11T01:31:32-04:00

Legislative Update: AZ, CO, NM, & UT

2018-08-13T09:46:17-04:00

Arizona McCain passes the torch of International Republican Institute Sen. John McCain has resigned as the Chairman of the International Republican Institute, a position he has held since 1993. In his stead, Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan will serve as McCain’s replacement. McCain intends to continue as a board member of the International Republican Institute. The [...]

Legislative Update: AZ, CO, NM, & UT2018-08-13T09:46:17-04:00
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