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State Capitol · From the wire

AI super PACs flood money into state elections

The tug-of-war over artificial intelligence regulation is drawing a flood of money to the midterm elections as super PACs on both sides of the debate seek to influence outcomes. The post AI super PACs flood money into state elections first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

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August 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM MST

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Audit flags stalled cost controls in paid-parent caregiver program; GOP weighs repeal

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