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Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 hours ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
#kentucky
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

This GOP lawmaker tried to ban trans people from becoming teachers. He failed miserably. - LGBTQ Nation

Kentucky Senator Gex Williams' attempts to ban trans individuals from teaching have failed amid legislative roadblocks and opposition.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

This GOP lawmaker tried to ban trans people from becoming teachers. He failed miserably. - LGBTQ Nation

Kentucky Senator Gex Williams' attempts to ban trans individuals from teaching have failed amid legislative roadblocks and opposition.
#belarus
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
#california
California
fromStreetsblog California
23 hours ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Agriculture
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

CA bill aims to provide 'dignity' and free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers

A new California bill aims to provide free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers in rural areas.
California
fromStreetsblog California
23 hours ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Agriculture
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

CA bill aims to provide 'dignity' and free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers

A new California bill aims to provide free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers in rural areas.
fromGothamist
12 hours ago

NJ lawmakers aim to boost local sales tax by 45 percent for World Cup

The state of New Jersey is incurring significant costs for public safety and security for hosting the World Cup games in the Meadowlands. If the state can recoup those costs by assessing fees on the entities sponsoring and producing the games, and on the people attending the games, then that should be something the administration pursues.
US Elections
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Tech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado's Landmark Right-to-Repair Law

Right to repair efforts in Colorado are advancing, allowing users to fix their own devices, despite pushback from manufacturers.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans people face an existential threat in Idaho, but the resistance continues - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's recent legislation imposes severe penalties on trans individuals and bans the Pride flag, prompting protests and arrests.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Religious buffer zones still on the table in Albany

State lawmakers support buffer zones around religious sites, but recent legislation lacks defined protest-free areas due to civil liberties concerns.
#3d-printing
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Intellectual property law

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

New York lawmakers aim to block 3D printing of ghost guns through legislation and collaboration with tech companies.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

TWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork

The coalition urged State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to shoot down the TWU Local 100-backed effort to prevent the MTA from expanding one-person train operation to more subway lines.
NYC politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

GOP senator who said trans people put girls at "risk" just helped a relative who raped a 13-year-old - LGBTQ Nation

The new law allows accused rapists 18 years old and younger to receive a reduced third-degree felony charge of unlawful sexual activity if they're enrolled in high school, avoiding jail time and sex offender registration.
SF parents
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets

New Hampshire plans to sue prediction market companies to protect state sports betting revenues.
#trump
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Republicans aren't rushing to save Trump's ballroom

Idaho Republicans face a decision on funding Trump's ballroom renovation amid political tensions and potential delays.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Calls for Republicans Who Oppose Ending Filibuster to Be Exposed to the Public'

Trump demands Republicans end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government and pass legislation with a simple majority.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Montana's GOP tried to legally erase trans people & failed. Now it's trying again... - LGBTQ Nation

Montana's new law defines gender strictly based on reproductive anatomy, erasing non-conforming gender identities and impacting various legal areas.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

New House of Representatives bills hope to improve broadband access

The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families.
Agriculture
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

At S.F. congressional debate, candidates go on the attack

Candidates for San Francisco's congressional seat highlighted their differences in approach to legislation and political strategy during a heated debate.
#idaho
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

GOP gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill with possible prison for life & a rainbow flag ban - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

Idaho Gov. signs nation's "most extreme" anti-trans bathroom law despite police opposition - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Idaho Senate Republicans send transgender bathroom bill with felony penalties to governor

Idaho Senate passed a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Idaho Senate Republicans rush toward passing transgender bathroom criminalization bill

Idaho Senate is advancing a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

GOP gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill with possible prison for life & a rainbow flag ban - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill criminalizing bathroom use for trans people, with severe penalties including potential life imprisonment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Idaho Gov. signs nation's "most extreme" anti-trans bathroom law despite police opposition - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a strict anti-transgender bathroom law despite opposition from police organizations, effective July 1.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who "aid & abet" trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's H.B. 822 mandates reporting trans children's social transitions to parents, closing a loophole in existing anti-trans laws.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Idaho Senate Republicans send transgender bathroom bill with felony penalties to governor

Idaho Senate passed a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Idaho Senate Republicans rush toward passing transgender bathroom criminalization bill

Idaho Senate is advancing a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NY officials push bill to save 500K Essential Plan insured from losing coverage

450,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan coverage due to federal funding cuts, but legislation aims to prevent uninsured status.
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
3 days ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
#tennessee
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Tennessee sweepstakes casino bill advances amid crackdown

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to tighten rules on misleading online gambling platforms, specifically targeting sweepstakes-style casinos.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Tennessee sweepstakes casino bill advances amid crackdown

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to tighten rules on misleading online gambling platforms, specifically targeting sweepstakes-style casinos.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Louisiana May Broaden University Public Records Exemptions

Supporters of the legislation argue that it is designed to protect prospective applicants for executive positions at universities by keeping private all application records until finalists are named. This confidentiality is crucial for individuals who wish to apply without alerting their current employers.
Higher education
#social-media-ban
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

House of Lords push for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The House of Lords supports a social media ban for under-16s, rejecting proposals for public consultation on the issue.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

House of Lords push for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The House of Lords supports a social media ban for under-16s, rejecting proposals for public consultation on the issue.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Bragg stated, 'If you were going to buy or sell an illegal gun, why would you go and do it another way? This is how you would move illegal guns. It's the quickest, safest way from law enforcement detection.'
Law
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

South Carolina Senate passes bill restricting transgender students' bathroom use

South Carolina Senate approved a bill restricting transgender students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms based on sex assigned at birth.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Gov. Hochul, lawmakers to miss NY budget deadline yet again

New York's state budget will be late again, marking the seventh consecutive year without an on-time budget.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

The new bill implements a series of new laws and alterations to existing laws and penalties, including the following: 'Acts against nature,' a term used to designate same-sex relations, will now be punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison, rather than 1 to 5 years as at present.
LGBT
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
#israel
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Social justice

Advocates Condemn New Israeli Law Instituting Death Penalty for Palestinians

World politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Israel mandates death penalty for West Bank Palestinians who kill in terrorist acts

Israel's parliament voted to make hanging the default penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorist killings, expanding capital punishment significantly.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Israel: Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians

Israel's Knesset passed a law imposing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, marking a significant shift in legal policy.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Israel's parliament has enacted a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, criticized for its discriminatory nature.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Controversial death penalty bill set to pass in Israel

The Israeli parliamentary committee approved a bill to re-establish the death penalty for terrorists, particularly targeting Palestinians convicted in military courts.
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Social justice

Advocates Condemn New Israeli Law Instituting Death Penalty for Palestinians

World politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Israel mandates death penalty for West Bank Palestinians who kill in terrorist acts

Israel's parliament voted to make hanging the default penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorist killings, expanding capital punishment significantly.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Israel: Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians

Israel's Knesset passed a law imposing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, marking a significant shift in legal policy.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Israel's parliament has enacted a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, criticized for its discriminatory nature.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Controversial death penalty bill set to pass in Israel

The Israeli parliamentary committee approved a bill to re-establish the death penalty for terrorists, particularly targeting Palestinians convicted in military courts.
Chicago
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Chicago to St. Louis Is the High-Speed Rail Test America Can't Afford to Fail - Streetsblog USA

The Chicago to St. Louis corridor is crucial for a national high-speed rail network, but political decisions may jeopardize its future.
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Lawmaker looks to award grants for veteran suicide prevention AI models

The Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health-Veteran Enhanced Treatment, or REACH VET, program identifies veterans in the top 0.1% of suicide risk by analyzing health records for specific indicators of potential self-harm.
Non-profit organizations
#social-media
fromMashable
5 days ago
EU data protection

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

Digital life
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
EU data protection
fromMashable
5 days ago

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

Austria plans to introduce a bill banning social media for children under 14 to enhance online safety and address mental health issues.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media

Caymi Barrett advocates for legislation to remove social media content featuring minors posted by family members.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s

The House of Lords supports a ban on under-16s using social media, urging the government to act swiftly for child protection.
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

A ban on being Swedish? Minister rails against France's new snus ban

Anna, a 47-year-old Swede living on the French Riviera, expressed her fear, saying, 'I'm trembling. I'm so afraid I'll start smoking again. It feels terrible.'
France news
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

U.S. Senators Unveil Landmark Bitcoin Mining, Reserve Bill

The Mined in America Act aims to enhance U.S. digital asset mining, reduce foreign hardware reliance, and establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The Morrison decision left a void for survivors of gender-based violence, as it invalidated the federal Violence Against Women Act's civil remedy provision, eliminating federal civil remedies.
NYC LGBT
Higher education
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Tommy Tuberville Introduces Bill to Curb Chaos in College Sports: I'm Sick of That!'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill to limit college athlete transfers amid concerns over the sustainability of college sports in the NIL era.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

New Crypto PAC Targets US Digital Asset Legislation With Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Support

BLF is a hybrid PAC supporting candidates favorable to digital asset policy through direct contributions and independent expenditures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Texas house speaker directs committee to study annexing parts of New Mexico

Dustin Burrows ordered a state legislative committee to look into the legal and economic options to add one or more contiguous counties of New Mexico to Texas. This proposal has sparked controversy and criticism from New Mexico officials.
SF politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill

Proponents of the bill argue that harsher punishment is necessary after the October 7 terror attacks, and that the mood among parts of the Israeli public has shifted accordingly.
Left-wing politics
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

Germany's new fuel price rule takes effect on April 1st

Germany limits petrol price increases to once daily to enhance transparency and predictability amid rising fuel costs.
SF politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago
Germany news

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Russia may allow registration of EU-stolen vehicles, raising concerns in Germany about increased car thefts.
SF real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The flourishing industry of presidential pardons breaks records in Trump's Washington

Donald Trump has granted clemency to numerous individuals, including five retired football players, reflecting an unprecedented approach to presidential pardons.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani says he's reviewing protest bills, says serious' constitutional concerns cloud decision | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani is reviewing two NYC Council bills on protest management near houses of worship and schools, considering constitutional rights concerns.
New York City
fromThe Forward
1 week ago

Mamdani voices concerns about synagogue buffer zone bill poised to pass NYC Council

New York City Council plans to pass legislation for protest buffer zones around synagogues amid rising antisemitism and free speech concerns.
New York City
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago

NYC Council members host Mahmoud Khalil at Islamophobia briefing, sparking backlash from colleagues - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

New York City Council passed 'buffer zone' legislation to protect houses of worship from protests, a significant win for Jewish leaders.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani says he's reviewing protest bills, says serious' constitutional concerns cloud decision | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani is reviewing two NYC Council bills on protest management near houses of worship and schools, considering constitutional rights concerns.
New York City
fromThe Forward
1 week ago

Mamdani voices concerns about synagogue buffer zone bill poised to pass NYC Council

New York City Council plans to pass legislation for protest buffer zones around synagogues amid rising antisemitism and free speech concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care

The U.S. Senate upheld a ban on abortion care for veterans, while states are enacting various reproductive health laws and restrictions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Raising 10 red flags': Is Israel's army exhausted?

Israel's military is on the brink of collapse without urgent legislative measures to address strain and exhaustion.
#tourist-tax
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Assisted dying bill will not become law, say both sides

The Assisted Dying Bill is unlikely to pass in the current session of Parliament due to insufficient time and extensive amendments.
Social media marketing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Science Can Teach Us About the Pull of Social Media

Social media addiction lacks clear diagnostic criteria, yet recent legal rulings suggest its recognition and the need for further research and potential legislation.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Why House Democrats are waiting until mid-April to force an Iran war powers vote

Frustration exists among Democrats over the failure to vote on an Iran war powers resolution this week.
Healthcare
fromMission Local
1 week ago

New bill would pin a place in California budget for acupuncture

Acupuncture benefits in Medi-Cal are secured through SB 944, ensuring access for low-income residents despite federal funding uncertainties.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Republican Ohio House passes drag ban targeting transgender Ohioans

Ohio House voted to advance a bill banning public drag and gender performances, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and expression.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Sanders and AOC Introduce Bill to Pause New AI Data Centers Nationwide

A nationwide moratorium on new AI data centers is proposed to address environmental and social concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King Charles III will deliver the King's Speech on 13 May to announce the government's legislative agenda following local elections.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Florida cut HIV funding for thousands. It just passed a law to bring it back through June. - LGBTQ Nation

Florida's emergency bill restores $30.9 million funding for AIDS Drug Assistance Program, reversing cuts that threatened access for 12,000 to 16,000 low-income HIV patients.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Pennsylvania House approves Malcolm Kenyatta's marriage equality bill to update outdated state law

"God did not make me to hate me," said State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, emphasizing the importance of the legislation that aligns Pennsylvania's laws with the principle of marriage equality.
LGBT
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

A 'pound of flesh' from data centers: one senator's answer to AI job losses | TechCrunch

AI advancements are causing significant job displacement fears, prompting proposals for taxing data centers to support affected workers.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Senate Democrats are trying to 'codify' Anthropic's red lines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Adam Schiff advocates for human oversight in autonomous weapons and opposes Pentagon's actions against Anthropic.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A 'pound of flesh' from data centers: one senator's answer to AI job losses | TechCrunch

AI advancements are causing significant job displacement fears, prompting proposals for taxing data centers to support affected workers.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Senate Democrats are trying to 'codify' Anthropic's red lines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Adam Schiff advocates for human oversight in autonomous weapons and opposes Pentagon's actions against Anthropic.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

Where do Sacramento-area lawmakers stand on the effort to protect telework?

Telework bill aims to allow state agencies to create specific telework policies, countering the governor's in-office requirement.
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago

Pro-Palestinian groups to rally against synagogue 'buffer zones' during NYC vote - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Activists are rallying against proposed NYC legislation restricting protests near houses of worship, citing concerns over free speech and policing.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'We must take strong action' - Government exploring ways to ban sunbeds as way of cancer prevention

A ban on commercial sunbed use is advocated to reduce health risks, particularly for children and young people.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders and AOC launch bill to ban new data-center construction | Fortune

A bill is proposed to pause new data centers in the U.S. until safeguards for workers, consumers, and the environment are established.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC home health aides press Mamdani to back bill ending 24-hour shifts

Home health aides in New York City are advocating for the 'No More 24 Act' to limit shifts to 12 hours.
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