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States expand booze sales ahead of World Cup
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (110+ words) Pluribus News 06: 00 AM, May 10, 2026 When tens of thousands of soccer fans pour out of Gillette Stadium after some of the first matches of this year's World Cup, they are likely to find restaurants still pouring beer " at least across the…...
What happened to California's Fast Food Council?
2+ day, 38+ min ago (73+ words) Pluribus News What happened to California's Fast Food Council? Despite lofty expectations, it has not met in more than a year. 06: 00 AM, May 08, 2026 When California leaders in 2023 raised minimum pay for fast food workers and created a Fast Food Council…...
Minnesota poised to ban "nudification" apps
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (71+ words) Pluribus News 06: 00 AM, May 07, 2026 Minnesota lawmakers have approved a first-in-the-nation ban on artificial intelligence "nudification" applications that are often used to victimize women and girls. The bill, which the Senate unanimously approved last week and still needs Democratic Gov. Tim…...
Analysis: How Callais could change the face of state legislatures
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (110+ words) Pluribus News 06: 00 AM, May 05, 2026 The U. S. Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act last week has spurred lawmakers in Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama to begin a mid-decade redistricting process aimed at dismantling congressional districts designed to allow minority voters…...
Data centers emerge as issue in state elections
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (79+ words) Pluribus News 02: 50 PM, May 04, 2026 Data centers are emerging as a significant issue for state-level incumbents and would-be lawmakers running in the midterm elections, as voters raise concerns over their effects on surrounding communities and increasing energy costs. State leaders are…...
Colorado lawmakers unveil new AI bill to address industry criticism
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (86+ words) Pluribus News 06: 00 AM, May 04, 2026 Colorado Senate President James Coleman and Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez introduced legislation Friday to repeal and replace the state's 2024 comprehensive artificial intelligence law, a first-in-the-nation measure that drew sustained industry criticism and lawsuits. The new bill,…...
States push ahead with Medicaid work rules
1+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) Pluribus News 12: 20 PM, May 01, 2026 A handful of Republican-led states are planning to implement new work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act months ahead of the 2027 deadline and often with more restrictions than the federal law requires, according to…...
Connecticut legislators pass sweeping AI bill
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1040+ words) 03: 25 PM, May 01, 2026 The Connecticut House on Friday approved a sweeping artificial intelligence bill that Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to sign. The bipartisan vote represents a breakthrough victory for Sen. James Maroney, a Democrat and national leader on AI…...
Pluribus AM: Redistricting wars explode after SCOTUS ruling
1+ week, 1+ day ago (755+ words) 08: 41 AM, May 01, 2026 Good morning, it's Friday, May 1, 2026. In today's edition, millions lose SNAP benefits after reconciliation bill; redistricting wars explode after SCOTUS ruling; Jackson, Jones tied in Georgia governor poll: ECONOMY: More than 3 million people have lost access to federal…...
Pluribus AM: Florida approves De Santis's redistricting plan
1+ week, 2+ day ago (715+ words) 08: 32 AM, Apr 30, 2026 Good morning, it's Thursday, April 30, 2026. In today's edition, SCOTUS deals blow to Voting Rights Act; Florida approves De Santis's redistricting plan; new polls in Arizona, Oregon: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) will suspend U. S. House primary elections, where early voting…...