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South Dakota Governor vetoed a bill that excluded cryptocurrency from the state’s definition of money. The veto statement also called on the 20 other states considering similar legislation to veto those bills. @Govkristinoem veto statement

Connecticut wants to create the Office of Artificial Intelligence, create a government task force to study the emerging technology, and develop an AI bill of rights. SB 1103 (CT | 2023) Governing | Some Concerned About Connecticut’s Extensive AI Use

Misinformation around elections has led to many states combatting misinformation. Naturally, Gallup wants peoples opinions on this. 40% of republicans think elections are accurate while 85% of democrats do. Overall 63% of Americans are confident in election results. This is the largest partisan gap since 2004. Governing | State and Local Govs Prepare for 2024 Misinformation […]

Can you buy a gun with crypto currency? Not anymore in South Dakota. HB 1193 (SD | 2023 ) for those in the legislative process, this isn’t a standalone bill but was included in a UCC bill.

South Dakota’s HB1193 (2023 | SD) would amend the state’s UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) to prohibit cryptocurrency but permit Central bank digital currencies.

60% don’t want AI in their health care. 1/3 believe health outcomes would be worse with AI. The Hill | Majority in new poll would be uncomfortable with health care provider relying on AI

ChatGBT writes bills. Great… considering the weird things some AI programs are saying. Massachusetts legislators used ChatGPT to write an AI bill, SD1827 (2023 | MA) The legislators advice: AI isn’t ready to write legislation. Governing | Lawmakers Experiment With ChatGPT to Write Bills

Nevada Legislature is considering a bill that would create a statewide securities restitution fund for victims of securities fraud. This issue is being dominated by crypto actions in our media feeds. The state would use securities enforcement actions to fill the coffers of the restitution fund. The Nevada Secretary of State, the brains behind the […]

Mississippi Senate passed its Digital Asset Mining Act, SB 2603 (2023 | MS) . The bill will accomplish 3 things: protect crypto mining equipment in industrial zones from land use enforcement actions; prohibits charging mining companies unfair energy fees; and removes miners from the definition of “money transmitters.” Bitcoinist | On Crypto And Discrimination: Mississippi Passes […]

Montana wants to protect Crypto Miners. A county in Montana was the first in the nation to create zoning laws to protect residents from crypto mining. SB 178 (2023 | MT) would up end Missoula’s zoning protections by ” protecting at-home mining, prevents discriminatory utility rates for miners and stipulates that crypto used as payment […]