Bill to slash rooftop solar incentives weakened by Assembly committee
An Assembly committee backed away on Wednesday night from a controversial provision in a proposed bill to end solar credits for 2 million owners of rooftop solar systems, saying it…
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UK government announces new legislation to regulate crypto-asset industry – JURIST
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Tuesday announced the UK’s plans to pass legislation to properly regulate crypto-assets. As of August 2024, research released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimated…
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Newsom says soliciting older minors should be a felony in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke out Tuesday in support of legislation that sought to increase the punishment to a felony for soliciting a 16- or 17-year-old for sex in California after…
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EU AI Rules Delay Tech Rollouts, But Civil Societies Say Safety Comes First
Tech companies are adamant that the regulation of artificial intelligence in the E.U. is preventing its citizens from accessing the latest and greatest products. However, civil society groups BEUC and…
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California lawmakers take steps to shield immigrants from Trump policies
SACRAMENTO — California legislators announced several bills to protect the state’s immigrants being targeted by President Trump’s aggressive new policies, including federal enforcement raids at schools, hospitals and religious buildings. Members of…
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Farm groups look to stabilize workforce amid immigration crackdown
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working behind the scenes to influence legislative measures that would ensure a stable supply of laborers for…
Read More »“An insurance policy” Professor Emeritus William C. Banks on Washington State Legislation to Block National Guard from Entering Their State
Professor Emeritus William C. Banks spoke with Stateline for the article “Blue states fear invasion by red-state National Guard troops for deportations.” Banks discussed current federal laws and how Washington…
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California lawmakers call for Cal Fire upgrade to year-round staffing
With Southern California still in the thick of an exceptionally brutal winter fire season, lawmakers are calling for the state’s largest firefighting agency to extend the bulk of its staffing…
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First Requirements Become Legally Binding
As of Feb. 2, 2025, the first few requirements of the E.U.’s AI Act are legally binding. Businesses operating in the region that do not abide by these requirements are…
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With diminished clout, Californians in Congress struggle to counter Trump’s agenda
WASHINGTON — California — the self-proclaimed liberal resistance to President Trump’s policies — has long had an outsize voice in the nation’s politics. But now, with the Republican back in the…
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Google, Apple Under Investigation to Determine Compliance with New UK Competition Law
Google and Apple are the first companies investigated for potential Strategic Market Status under the new U.K. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. If Google or Apple receives the designation,…
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European Commission Criticised for Weakly Regulating Big Tech
European politicians and advocacy groups are adamant that the region’s legislation is not hardline enough to dismantle the monopolies of Big Tech companies. In the last week, two open letters…
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IBM’s Acquisition of HashiCorp Investigated by UK Competition Authority
The U.K. government is investigating whether IBM’s acquisition of cloud infrastructure firm HashiCorp will result in a “substantial lessening of competition” within markets in the country. IBM announced its intention…
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India IT ministry releases draft rules under controversial data legislation – JURIST
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday released draft rules in furtherance of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, sparking significant debate regarding the rules’ implications…
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Guide to UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act is designed to regulate the behaviour of major digital firms with significant market power in the U.K. The legislation grants the Competition and…
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Elon Musk’s strange debut as a federal budget negotiator
In the wake of a successful effort to kill a year-end spending bill and replace it with more limited legislation to keep the government open, Elon Musk declared victory last…
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EU Offers Guidance on How AI Devs Can Obey Privacy Laws
The European Data Protection Board has published an opinion addressing data protection in AI models. It covers assessing AI anonymity, the legal basis for processing data, and mitigation measures for…
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Ontario introduces legislation allowing municipalities to remove politicians for serious misconduct – JURIST
The Ontario government on Thursday introduced new legislation empowering municipalities to remove politicians from office for serious misconduct. Under the proposed Municipal Accountability Act (Bill 241), municipal officials found guilty…
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China Investigates NVIDIA for Allegedly Breaking Monopoly Law
The Chinese government is investigating U.S. chipmaker NVIDIA for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly law by acquiring interconnect provider Mellanox. On Monday, the State Administration for Market Regulation made a statement…
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