Tennessee lawmakers postpone pesticide bill until 2026 • Tennessee Lookout

Chemical companies seeking legal immunity from Roundup-related lawsuits will have to wait a year to go their way in Tennessee. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday chose to postpone the law until 2026. Republican Rep. Clay Doggett of Pulaski called for a delay within a week after the entire Senate passed a version of the […]

State lawmakers grapple with child safety concerns over AI chatbots

When her 14-year-old son robbed her life after interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot, Megan Garcia turned her grief into action. Last year, Florida’s mother sued Characher.ai, a platform that allows them to create and interact with digital characters that mimic real people and fictional people. Garcia alleged in a federal lawsuit that the platform’s […]

California lawmakers take steps to shield immigrants from Trump policies

Sacramento – California lawmakers have announced several bills to protect immigrants in states targeted by President Trump’s aggressive new policies, including federal enforcement raids targeting schools, hospitals and religious buildings. Members of the influential California Latinx Legislative Caucus, made up of 35 Democrats, have announced proposals to protect undocumented immigrants as one of the top […]

Lawmakers wrangling with plan to get money to Prescott rodeo grounds | Local News

Phoenix – Republican lawmakers are trying to avoid a court challenge allocated for $15.3 million improvements that have been locked up for more than two years at Prescott’s rodeo grounds. But like the fight in court, Congress is fighting over how to create a plan to actually get money from the rodeo, despite differing opinions […]

Arizona lawmakers in Maricopa County may get per diem increase

The Arizona state legislator who lives in Maricopa County will earn a pay increase under suggested discussion before the House committee later today. The proposal would increase the dates for each of those lawmakers reaching around $200 a day. Currently, that number is $35 per day. Howie Fischer from Capitol Media Services took part in […]

AZ lawmakers seek to end practice of ‘geoengineering’ | State & Regional

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‘Swatting,’ violent threats sow panic. Calif. lawmakers seek crackdown

Earlier this month, the Claremont Police Department received a sober 911 report. The caller said he was taking someone prisoner in the Claremont McKenna College toilet and preparing to carry a bomb and shoot anyone he saw on campus. The call sparked a massive deployment of law enforcement and SWAT team members, sending waves of […]

Senate GOP Achieves Key Wins, But Hard Work ‘Still Ahead’ For Lawmakers Hoping To Pass Trump’s Agenda 

Senate Republicans won a major victory in the first 10 weeks of the 119th Congress, but much of Trump’s legislative agenda is still awaiting passage. The GOP Senators have confirmed 21 cabinet candidates, passed laws to support President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts, supported rollback regulations issued by former President Joe Biden, and quickly moved back […]