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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Ohio Takes Step Toward Transgender Bathroom Ban in Schools

The Ohio Senate has just approved a bill that could change how transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms in schools. This controversial bill now heads to Governor Mike DeWine's desk. The bill requires students from kindergarten through college to use facilities that match their sex assigne

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why North Carolina Voted for Stein Over Robinson

In North Carolina, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson lost the governor's race to Democrat Josh Stein. This isn't surprising when you look at Robinson's history. Before the race, CNN reported that he made some shocking comments on a porn website years ago. He allegedly called himself a "black NAZI" a

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Roll Cleanup: Supreme Court Weighs In

The US Supreme Court has decided that Virginia doesn't need to re-register 1, 600 voters who might have been wrongly removed before next week's election. The court didn't explain its decision, which is normal for quick rulings. Three liberal justices disagreed with this decision. This issue started

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Voter Purge

Virginia has turned to the U. S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that blocks the state from removing 1, 600 voters it suspects are noncitizens. A federal appeals court recently upheld a lower court's ruling that these voters were incorrectly removed. Virginia's Republican Governor, Glenn Youngk

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

California Governor Stops AI Safety Bill, Citing Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a hotly debated artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill. Tech firms opposed this bill, fearing it might cause AI companies to leave California and slow down innovation. Newsom wants to create guidelines for Generative AI – which can generate text, ph

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

California's Governor Takes a New Route for AI Safety

In an unexpected turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to sign the SB 1047 bill that aimed to regulate high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) models. The governor had concerns about the bill's lack of specific safety details. Instead of approving it, he chose to collaborate with AI expe

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

AI Safety Rules Blocked: What's Next?

You might be surprised to hear that a plan to keep AI safe just got stopped in its tracks. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill from Senator Scott Wiener (D) that was designed to prevent dangerous incidents involving powerful AI systems. The governor felt the rules weren't clear enough for

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Oct 04 2024OPINION

Breaking Down Barriers: California's Move to Fairer College Admissions

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step towards promoting equity and fairness in college admissions by signing legislation that bans private nonprofit colleges from giving preference to applicants based on family connections. This move is set to take effect in September 2025, a

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Sep 30 2024BUSINESS

New Landscape for Business in Texas

A significant shift is underway in the Texas legal system, aimed at providing a more efficient and specialized forum for complex business disputes. The Texas Business Court, launched on September 1, is now operational, with ten inaugural judges sworn in by Governor Greg Abbott on September 19. This

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Sep 29 2024POLITICS

Under Pressure: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Heads into VP Debate

As the Vice Presidential debate approaches, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is feeling the heat. Despite his efforts to brush off the pressure, Walz's nervousness is palpable, especially considering the weight of responsibility he feels for not disappointing his running mate, Kamala Harris. With the sta

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