Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Hartford Courant3d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyElissa SlotkinBernie Morenochinese car ban bill delay
Illinois Democrats weigh pros and cons of using AI - 'We must remain the master of the technology'In Illinois, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a former Fermilab physicist, is using AI to help draft legislation. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she “involuntarily” uses it in Google searches. Others, like U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez are purposefully steering clear.Chicago Sun-Times3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentBill FosterTammy Duckworthai regulation debate
Sen. Duckworth heads to Japan to boost Illinois quantum, agriculture and housingAs both Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Gov. JB Pritzker continue to steer quantum expansion in the state, Duckworth plans to meet with Toshiba in Tokyo to push for future partnerships in Illinois.Chicago Sun-Times3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyFoodTammy Duckworthillinois quantum trade mission
