September 28 Leg Act News
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Leg Act News Highlights
The Big Hedge: AI Regulation & Political Dynamics
The newsletter highlights growing public concern over AI safety, with CEOs like Dario Amodei (Anthropic) and Sam Altman (OpenAI) publicly calling for regulation.
These calls for regulation are self‑protective, suggesting tech leaders want:
To avoid liability under existing laws for dangerous or defective products.
To secure antitrust waivers or weakened oversight.
President Trump is described as prioritizing profit and deregulation, especially for industries tied to AI (including fossil fuels powering data centers).
The article advocates for a dedicated AI regulatory board, similar to the Atomic Energy Commission or transportation safety boards.
Campaign Signs
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Campaign Corner
Aaron Gies Town Halls
Oct 17 – Spencer, 10 AM–12 PM
Oct 24 – Waverly Meet & Greet, 11:30–1 PM
Oct 24 – Newark Valley Town Hall, 3–5 PM
Oct 29 – Owego Town Hall, 6–8 PM
RSVPs via AaronforNY23.com.
Meet & Greet for Aaron Gies
Oct 9, 7–8:30 PM, Hosted by Jim Overhiser & Julie Nucci. Contact tioganydems@gmail.com.
Action Alerts & Events
Newark Valley Apple Fest Oct. 3 & 4; Wear your candidate T-shirt if you have one.
Owego Porch Fest Oct. 4; We'll be outside Riverrow Books with candidate Andy Fagan!
Voting Prep Checklist
Call 10 people about their voting plan.
Plan for early voting (starts Oct 24).
Prepare for canvassing (Minivan training available soon).
Early Voting Schedule (Oct 24–Nov 1)
Oct-24-2026 (Sat): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct-25-2026 (Sun): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct-26-2026 (Mon): Noon - 8:00 PM
Oct-27-2026 (Tue): Noon - 8:00 PM
Oct-28-2026 (Wed): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct-29-2026 (Thu): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct-30-2026 (Fri): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct-31-2026 (Sat): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nov-01-2026 (Sun): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Election Day is November 3, 2026!
