Efforts to construct a unified federal governance framework for Artificial Intelligence are facing a significant bottleneck in Washington, where a growing

Democrats, consumer advocates decry push to deregulate the booming industry

The Wright County Board on Sept. 16 voted down Resolution 2,659 by a 3–2 margin after a lengthy debate over whether federal preemption tied to satellite earth stations limits the county’s ability to regulate land alteration. The board then approved sending ordinance language to the revisers committee for amendment.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is drafting an ordinance to restrict drone flights across city property and private land, setting up a potential preemption clash with FAA airspace authority.

via The Hill News — The Justice Department (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law they allege interferes with the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce immigration law. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against the state and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D), seeks to block the enforcement of the Community Trust Act that went…

After extended discussion about federal preemption and public-safety consequences, the Connecticut House passed Senate Bill 397 (democracy and government accountability bill with immigration-related enforcement provisions) as amended; the roll-call tally was announced on the floor.

AI company Anthropic actively lobbies against a Trump administration federal bill designed to preempt state-level AI regulations for a decade. This move reportedly causes White House friction and highlights...

After extended debate about local competition, federal preemption and publication requirements in the city charter, Pryor Creek’s council approved second reading of an ordinance granting Clarity Telecom LLC (Blue Peak) a nonexclusive permit to construct and operate a cable system in the city. Some councilmembers urged referral to the Economic Development Trust Authority for further review; others argued a nonexclusive permit simply opens market options.

The Emmet County Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-02 on May 12, 2026, repealing Ordinance 2023-01 — a local zoning amendment regulating hazardous liquid pipelines — citing federal court rulings that found similar county ordinances preempted.

After attorneys and supervisors outlined an appellate decision that voided local pipeline setback ordinances under the Federal Pipeline Safety Act, the Black Hawk County Board voted to contribute $1,000 to an ISAC fund to support an amicus brief seeking Supreme Court review.

In a contentious turn of events in Washington, House Republicans are pushing for a sweeping 10-year moratorium on state-level regulations for artificial

SAN ANTONIO - Federal immigration officials have confirmed that a massive warehouse purchased on San Antonio’s East Side will be used as an immigration detentio

A total of 23 converted warehouses could imprison up to 80,000 people, estimates suggest.

The Rules Committee recommended Senate Bill 1683 as constitutional and in proper form, but the rules attorney cautioned the bill — which restricts property rights and equipment usage by foreign adversaries — may conflict with federal foreign-relations authority and the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act.

House Bill 2171 would bar certain hostile governments and associated persons from owning or possessing real property in Arizona and require divestiture; the rules attorney noted potential conflict with federal law, citing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018, and said courts have not yet resolved similar statutes in the Ninth Circuit.

via The Hill News — The Trump administration sued Minnesota on Tuesday over its new prediction market ban, contending it’s preempted by federal law. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed the bill earlier this week, making it a felony to operate or advertise a prediction market in the state. It’s set to take effect Aug. 1. “Minnesota’s attempt to criminalize derivatives contracts is precisely what Congress…