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Md. Moves Glock-Switch Handgun Ban, Bill Heads to Governor
state-government3 days ago

Md. Moves Glock-Switch Handgun Ban, Bill Heads to Governor

Maryland’s House and Senate approved a bill banning the sale of pistols that can be converted into machine guns with Glock switches, sending the measure to Gov. Wes Moore for signature. The ban targets semiautomatic pistols with a cruciform trigger bar and would bar future sales while exempting current owners, law enforcement, and military. California’s Glock ban is being challenged in court, and Maryland’s proposal is expected to face legal challenges from gun-rights groups if enacted; supporters say it moves the state closer to eliminating ‘weapons of war’ from the market.

via thebanner.com|
#glock-switch#gun-control#maryland-general-assembly
health-policy27 days ago

States Rally Behind Trump-Era Health Credits to Boost ACA Sign-Ups

Across red and blue states, lawmakers are embracing the Trump-era rule that lets employers offer tax-exempt credits to workers to buy ACA plans through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA), a strategy aimed at tamping down uninsured rates after enhanced ACA subsidies expired. With six states weighing bills and insurers like Oscar Health supporting the approach, ICHRAs have bipartisan appeal, but they’re not a universal cure and may not always outperform traditional subsidies or employer plans depending on income and coverage choices.

via Politico|
#bipartisan#health-costs#health-policy
Blue States Move to Bar ICE Employees From Future State Jobs
politics1 month ago

Blue States Move to Bar ICE Employees From Future State Jobs

Democratic lawmakers in at least four states have introduced bills to bar people who joined ICE from future state or local government jobs, with proposals ranging from excluding them from law enforcement and teaching to banning them from the entire state civil service; none have become law yet, and legal challenges are anticipated as Democrats seek to counter ICE’s deportation tactics amid a broader funding stalemate in Congress.

via The Guardian|
#civil-service#education#ice
Right-to-Compute Laws Spread Across States as AI Data Centers Multiply
artificial-intelligence2 months ago

Right-to-Compute Laws Spread Across States as AI Data Centers Multiply

A wave of ‘right-to-compute’ laws is spreading through U.S. state legislatures to limit government regulation of computational resources, with Montana first to pass such a measure and others like New Hampshire, Ohio, and South Dakota considering similar bills; Idaho’s effort stalled. Proponents say the laws protect property rights and free expression, while critics warn they mainly benefit large tech firms by curbing local AI and data-center regulation, even as AI infrastructure expands and electricity costs and grid strain rise.

via Gizmodo|
#ai-regulation#artificial-intelligence#data-centers
States Move to Curb Federal Immigration Tactics After Minneapolis Killings
politics2 months ago

States Move to Curb Federal Immigration Tactics After Minneapolis Killings

Democrats in several states are advancing bills to curb federal immigration enforcement, including private civil-rights lawsuits against officials, restrictions on ICE activity in state facilities, and requirements for warrants or independent investigations. Spurred by the Minneapolis killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, measures are moving in Colorado, California, Oregon, Maryland, New York and others, signaling a broader push against federal enforcement tactics, despite opposition from the White House and DOJ.

via The New York Times|
#civil-rights#federalism#ice
MAHA Momentum: Statehouses Poised to Shape 2026 Health Policy
health-policy2 months ago

MAHA Momentum: Statehouses Poised to Shape 2026 Health Policy

RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda is gaining steam in state legislatures, with West Virginia enacting a dye ban and about 75 dye-related bills filed in 2025 across 37 states; the Rural Health Transformation Program ties funding to MAHA reforms, fueling policy efforts on vaccines, fluoride, PFAS, and SNAP in numerous states, while California advances ultraprocessed-food rules and industry groups push for faster corporate action—setting the stage for a vigorous state-led health policy push in 2026.

via CBS News|
#food-dyes#health-policy#state-legislation
Illinois approves $1.5B plan to overhaul Chicago-area public transit
local-government5 months ago

Illinois approves $1.5B plan to overhaul Chicago-area public transit

Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit funding package to prevent major service cuts in Chicago, including new revenue sources like sales tax redirects, toll increases, and no fare hikes for a year, while removing proposed taxes on streaming and luxury goods. The bill aims to address the transit agencies' financial struggles caused by pandemic-related ridership drops and federal grant reductions.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#chicago-transit#illinois#local-government
RFK Jr. Advocates for Food Dye Regulations in Red States
health8 months ago

RFK Jr. Advocates for Food Dye Regulations in Red States

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement has successfully gained bipartisan support, leading to the passage of laws banning artificial food dyes and additives in several red states, traditionally a Democratic issue, with some states also restricting food benefits for low-income Americans. This shift highlights a growing focus on food safety and health across political lines.

via ABC News|
#artificial-food-dyes#bipartisan-support#food-laws
States and Senators Respond to RFK Jr.'s Impact on Vaccine Science and Panel Credibility
health8 months ago

States and Senators Respond to RFK Jr.'s Impact on Vaccine Science and Panel Credibility

States are proactively modifying their vaccine policies and protections in response to recent federal changes and leadership shifts, aiming to ensure continued access and insurance coverage for vaccines despite potential federal guideline alterations, especially following actions by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and changes in CDC recommendations.

via WIRED|
#covid-19#federal-policy#health
Debate Over Masked ICE Agents Sparks State and Local Concerns
politics8 months ago

Debate Over Masked ICE Agents Sparks State and Local Concerns

Several Democratic-leaning states and cities are considering or proposing laws to ban ICE agents from wearing masks and to require them to display IDs during operations, aiming to increase transparency and prevent impersonation, amid concerns over the conduct of plainclothes agents and community safety. These proposals could lead to legal conflicts with the federal government, which argues such restrictions could demonize agents, while local officials emphasize community safety and accountability.

via Axios|
#civil-liberties#ice#immigration-enforcement