Illinois Legislature passes historic AI bill that would require third-party safety audits

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a landmark bill Wednesday that would set a new standard for regulating America’s leading AI companies if signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The bill, Illinois SB 315, mirrors existing provisions in legislation from California … Read more

Protests in Tennessee after legislature breaks up majority-Black district

Tennessee became the latest state to redraw its congressional map, breaking up a majority-Black district and adding to a national controversy over mid-decade redistricting. The move came after last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which limited lawmakers’ ability to take race into account when drawing districts. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms. The vote came just two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposal and the same day that the … Read more

Florida Legislature passes redistricting plan creating four additional GOP-leaning House seats

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got his maps. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. State lawmakers on Wednesday passed redrawn congressional lines that create an additional four GOP-leaning seats in Florida, making it the eighth state to complete mid-decade redistricting in the 2026 election cycle — and … Read more

First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature

The AI data center backlash Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Allyssia Finley, and Jason Riley discuss the growing progressive backlash against AI data centers. Citing environmental concerns, increased electricity prices, and potential job displacement, Bernie Sanders and AOC introduced legislation for a nationwide moratorium on new data center construction. The panel explores the economic implications and … Read more