Illinois News
Illinois and Secretary of State Giannoulias continue to make national headlines over book bans legislation. Most recently, Sec. Giannoulias testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 12th. You can watch a recording of his testimony or read the uncorrected closed captioning by visiting the C-SPAN website.
Federal News
The United States Copyright Office is seeking public comments on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright law to help them determine what legislative or regulatory steps are warranted. New comments are accepted until Wednesday, October 18. You can post and view comments on the Federal Register.
The “Life.gov Act” was proposed on September 12. If passed, it will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to “establish a clearinghouse of zip-code based information to expecting mothers”.