President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order that would block states from setting their own rules for artificial intelligence—a move aimed at creating a single national standard. Supporters argue that AI companies can’t compete globally if they must[...]
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‘States must act’: Utah Governor pushes for AI regulations ahead of federal preemption talk
Utah leaders are sharpening their focus on artificial intelligence, and Gov. Spencer Cox is making one point clear: innovation is welcome, but protecting children comes first. At a statewide AI Summit, Cox urged tech executives to expect firm boundaries when digital tools[...]
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On This Day | Nudging Power Back to Locals
State Superintendent Garfield B. Nordrum told the people of Riverdale, the Garrison dam construction town, at a recent meeting, that it should be to their interest to organize a school district so that the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Nudging[...]
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Farmers fight federal efforts to block states from promoting humane animal agriculture
In Washington this week, a coalition of family farmers and small meat producers made their case for a more humane food system — and against federal efforts to roll back state animal welfare laws. At the center of the fight is California’s[...]
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Regionalism: The next wave of public-service delivery
Federal support is receding, and the strain is rolling downhill to states, cities, and the neighbors who run them. Roger J. Cohen argues that this moment could spark a reinvention: regional councils and planning bodies—big enough to gain scale, close enough to[...]
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Oregon moves toward state-level zoning in push for ‘missing middle’ housing
Oregon is stepping in to tackle its housing crunch with two new laws aimed squarely at boosting “missing middle” options—duplexes, townhomes, and small multi-unit dwellings that have long been squeezed out by restrictive zoning. The measures give the state power to override[...]
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Port: Remember when conservatives were skeptical of federal overreach?
Not long ago, North Dakota Republicans made a point of defending state sovereignty against Washington, passing resolutions and even bills aimed at limiting federal power during the Obama years. Yet today, many of those same voices cheer on Donald Trump as he[...]
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Mayors are making climate action personal. It’s working.
When Justin Bibb needed fresh air during the pandemic, Cleveland’s green spaces gave him room to breathe—literally and politically. Now, as mayor, he’s working to make sure every resident is within a 10-minute walk of that same relief. Across the U.S., cities[...]
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Bismarck City Commission votes “no” to discuss future of Extra Territorial Area
You can be subject to the rules of a city without ever having a say in how they’re made — and that’s the situation for many homeowners in Burleigh County’s Extraterritorial Area (ETA), just beyond Bismarck’s borders. Though they follow city zoning[...]
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Port: New property tax caps are a mandate for better local government
North Dakota didn’t stumble into a property tax mess—it was built, one sprawling subdivision and generous tax abatement at a time. In this sharp commentary, the argument is clear: the state’s new 3% cap on property tax growth isn’t an attack on[...]
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Wyoming lawmakers go after funding for state associations that sometimes oppose their bills
Wyoming lawmakers are reviving a debate with deep implications for local control: should taxpayer dollars fund membership in associations that help cities and counties advocate in Cheyenne? Supporters call these groups essential—offering legal clarity, training, and a voice for small towns. But[...]
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Congressional Budget Bill Could Block States From Regulating AI for a Decade
Buried deep in a sprawling congressional spending bill is a provision that could freeze state regulation of artificial intelligence for a decade. Backed by Trump and House Republicans, the measure aims to ease federal adoption of AI by blocking states from enforcing[...]
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A Uniform Statewide Building Code Could Speed Development but Could Raise Costs
An all-encompassing uniform statewide building code might speed development, but it could also raise costs. The state does have a building code adopted by the legislature that covers all New Hampshire towns. However, the individual towns can and do create amendments to[...]
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A last-ditch effort to reform Minnesota zoning fails in Senate committee
Minnesota lawmakers had a chance to ease the housing crunch by trimming red tape—but that window just slammed shut. A bipartisan push to reform zoning rules and make housing easier to build fell apart in the Senate, blocked by a mix of[...]
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Hot Springs County GOP sues Wyoming Republican Party for allegedly ‘interfering’ in local elections
When party rules collide with state law, things can get messy—even in Wyoming. After holding local elections by the book, leaders of the Hot Springs County GOP say they’re being overruled by their own state party. Now they’ve gone to court, alleging[...]
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Values vs. Funding: Fargo Schools Back Down Under Federal Pressure
Under mounting federal pressure, the Fargo school board voted 7-2 to abandon four educational justice philosophies meant to support LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and inclusive historical education. The decision came despite public opposition and was driven by fears of losing nearly[...]