Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee removed a core part of the Senate KOSA bill: the “duty of care” section.
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CT small business owners turn to TikTok: ‘You can build a great community’
At CBIA event, business owners joined local and state officials to talk about how TikTok is transforming business activity.
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Blumenthal’s KOSA faces pushback from LGBTQ group, via truck
A truck in Hartford displayed messages criticizing Blumenthal’s push for the Kids Online Safety Act, which some say could harm LGBTQ youth.
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Kids Online Safety Act: Blumenthal makes year-end push
KOSA got an endorsement from X owner Elon Musk. But the realities of time and resistance from House GOP leaders make imminent passage hard.
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Kids Online Safety Act clears hurdle; Blumenthal says work remains
The CT senator praised a congressional panel’s approval of the Kids Online Safety Act. But hurdles remain amid concerns about the bills.
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Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate
KOSA amassed major bipartisan support after stalling for years. But it still faces criticism and uncertain prospects in the House.
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Blumenthal’s kids online safety act advanced by U.S. Senate
KOSA has amassed bipartisan support in the Senate despite concerns some groups. But the bill’s fate in the U.S. House remains uncertain.
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Blumenthal tweaks Kids Online Safety Act to ease concerns
KOSA is building more momentum in the U.S. Senate and among some LGBTQ+ rights groups. But others remain critical and want more changes.
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CT joins states accusing Meta of hooking America’s kids on social media
The lawsuit accuses the Facebook and Instagram owner of using unfair trade practices that hook preteens and other customers on social media.
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Blumenthal’s kids online safety bill advances. Will it pass this time?
A congressional committee OK’d the Kids Online Safety Act, but there is no set timing on when the full Senate will take it up.
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CT’s senators differ on social media protections for children
Sen. Chris Murphy supports barring children under 13 from social media. But Sen. Richard Blumenthal believes age limits are hard to enforce.
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CT-led bill aims to protect kids online. Will it clear Congress?
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is renewing a push for the Kids Online Safety Act, which would implement stricter settings on sites used by minors.
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Connecticut House joins national civil rights campaign over Black hair styles
The Connecticut House voted for a bill intended to protect Black women from discrimination over their hair.
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The meeting was virtual. The racism all too real.
There was nothing new in the attack against Hayes. And that, say Black politicians, is the bigger problem.
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Internet giants say they are open to new political-ad rules
WASHINGTON — When it comes to disclosures about political ads, the Internet was like the Wild West, with few regulations that required them to lift the veil on those using social media to influence voters, a situation that allowed Russian operatives to meddle in U.S. elections last year. But that may be changing thanks to political pressure from lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal.