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In 2025's first major test for sweeping AI regulation in the states, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed the bill Monday, delivering a setback to state-level efforts to erect guardrails on the industry, Austin Jenkins reports.

Lawmakers in at least 11 states want all employers to confirm job applicants can legally work in the U.S. through the E-Verify system. Supporters say it will deter illegal immigration and put Americans first in line for open jobs. Opponents stretch beyond civil rights groups to farm operators, home builders, hospitality businesses and others that rely on immigrant labor. Read more on this, from Sophie Quinton: https://lnkd.in/e32dYVka

As the federal government clear-cuts employees, state governments are reaching out with open arms:

In today's Pluribus AM: - 5 red states target abortion drugs - TN to take up school vouchers - CA advances disaster relief plan - AK lawmakers actually manage to elect a speaker on time And more! Read and sign up today - https://lnkd.in/gynY4jvM

Texas lawmaker introduces measure to create strategic bitcoin reserve Pro-cryptocurrency interests got a boost Thursday when the chair of the Texas House’s select committee on emerging technologies introduced legislation to create a strategic bitcoin reserve, an idea President-elect Trump has also endorsed. Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) formally introduced his bill during a live event on X hosted by Satoshi Action Fund, a two-and-a-half-year-old bitcoin advocacy organization that develops model legislation and is active in state legislatures. Capriglione said he hopes other states and the federal government follow Texas’s lead. https://lnkd.in/exjZNKRX

In today's Pluribus AM: - Grey tsunami washes over state budgets - TX House Speaker drops re-elect bid - KS, MO lawmakers target trans rights - KS Gov. Kelly, KY Gov. Beshear to lead Dem govs And more! Read and sign up today - https://lnkd.in/eZgWKzy7

In today's Pluribus AM: - Trigger laws could boot millions from Medicaid - TX weighs social media ban for minors - Detroit mayor to run for MI GOV as an indie - Must-read advice for lawmakers from RI House Speaker And more! Read and sign up today - https://lnkd.in/eVZZ8eYn

In today's Pluribus AM: - Abortion foes set 2025 priorities - KY to take up college DEI restrictions - MI Senate advances 'Momnibus' - Don't brine turkeys in the Great Salt Lake (?!?) And more! Read and sign up today - https://lnkd.in/eTV79Jkz

In today's Pluribus AM: - GOP seeks to undermine CA's climate authority - WI judge overturns Act 10 - NC Senate backs voter ID amendment - NH House faces speakership fight And more! Read and sign up today - https://lnkd.in/eF7eA7i7