Hotline Midterm Preview

PolicyView: AI is a biweekly intelligence report that monitors and summarizes the key trends and takeaways from state and federal-level legislation and regulations and monitors policymakers’ conversations related to AI. PolicyView: AI gives readers a comprehensive view of what facets of AI legislation are gaining traction in specific areas of the country, what industries are most likely to be affected, and which lawmakers and influencers are driving the conversation.

One Year Out from the Midterms

National Journal’s Hotline presents its 2026 Midterm Preview, offering an inside look from our top election correspondents. Highlighting National Journal’s commitment to nonpartisan reporting and analysis, this special edition presents a comprehensive overview of the races, trends, and campaigns that will dominate the road to the midterms.

Featured content includes:

New Power Rankings of House, Senate, and governor races
Cook Political Report ratings
Primary and filing deadlines by state
Early look at the possible 2028 contenders
Guide to redistricting changes

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Conversations & Influencers

Bills & Regulations

Headlines & Calendars

Conversations & Influencers

AI Working Groups - Working groups, commissions, and task forces are cropping up as a means for state legislatures and regulators to workshop various legislative considerations. We will watch these groups closely and report on which aspects of AI technology they are focusing on as well as what proposals and drafts they create.

AI Influencer Identification - Each issue will spotlight policymakers and influencers with an outsized impact on the national AI conversation. You will learn the background of each individual, how their approach to AI has been shaped by professional experiences, and how to get in touch with them.

Conversation Monitoring - PolicyView: AI is constantly monitoring the conversation among policymakers and influential AI stakeholders (business leaders, tech leaders, academics, etc.) and brings your attention to aspects of AI that are gaining momentum, industries that are in the hot seat, and how sentiments are changing.

Bills & Regulations

Bills to Watch - PolicyView: AI keeps you abreast of major developments within state legislatures and provides bill summaries, sponsors, last actions, and passage outlook for state and federal legislation. We will even flag which industries are likely to be impacted by each proposed piece of legislation.

Maps, Charts, & Polls - Quickly digest topical AI data through engaging visualizations.

Active AI Bills - Never miss a beat with our comprehensive list of active AI-related bills at the state and federal levels. Check bill summaries, sponsors, progress, and the outlook of each piece of legislation.

Headlines & Calendars

AI Headlines - Our experts do more than aggregate the news. PolicyView: AI provides:

A 10,000 foot view of how AI stories will impact various industries and which trends may find their way into larger, federal legislation.
On-the-ground perspective by naming names and explaining the key players involved.
A look under the microscope to connect the dots for you about how these headlines tie into the larger conversation about AI.

An AI-Policy Calendar - Keep your finger on the pulse of hearings and working groups meeting to discuss AI-related issues. PolicyView: AI will feature in-depth overviews of AI hearings & events, along with highlighting the notable attendees & speakers, key quotes, and we’ll even preview the groups’ next steps coming out of the session.

Full State Legislative Calendar - Easily track which states are in session, recess, or about to adjourn.

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