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Bookmark or Share- Keeping Pace With Rapid Changes in Technology and CommunicationsThroughout 2024, federal and state policymakers have worked to keep pace with rapid advancements in technology and communications. From artificial intelligence to privacy and broadband deployment, legislative and regulatory actions have profound implications for consumers, workers, patients, parents, business owners and the broader economy.
- 2024 State Elections by the Numbers - National Conference of State ...1,454: Number of new legislators elected in 2024 in the states and territories; the figure represents 24.3% of the 5,808 total legislators on this year's ballot, and 19.1% of all 7,575 legislators. 51: Number of legislative seats Republicans have netted nationwide since the 2022 elections.
- States Steering Toward Alternatives as Gas Tax Revenue DipsThe National Association of State Budget Officers notes that gas tax revenue now makes up 37.6% of overall state transportation revenue, compared with 41.1% in 2018, despite increases in fuel taxes in several states.
- AI and the Courts Will Factor in Next Year’s Election LawsThe general election, when voters decided on the president, 435 U.S. representatives, 33 U.S. senators and over 5,800 state legislators, gave lawmakers much more real-world experience with AI in an election context.
- New State LegislatorsComprehensive list of legislative leaders in state legislatures across the United States and U.S. territories. This list will be continually updated as caucus elections and organizational sessions take place and new leaders are confirmed.
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