Emerging Issues
State Laws Are Redefining Foreign Agent Registration20260406190331
State Laws Are Redefining Foreign Agent Registration
Foreign influence in American politics remains an ongoing threat and states are taking action to protect their elections from foreign agents. The U.S....
State Actions After Discontinuation of the Penny20260305173305
State Actions After Discontinuation of the Penny
The penny was one of the first coins put into circulation by the U.S. after the passage of the Coinage Act in 1792. In February 2025, Republican Presi...
SNAP Soda and Candy Bans Expand Nationwide20260302181221
SNAP Soda and Candy Bans Expand Nationwide
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to nearly 42 million low-income Americans, or about one in every eight peo...
2026 State of the State Addresses20260226160427
2026 State of the State Addresses
State of the State addresses are in! What’s topping the agenda? Economic development leads, with K–12 funding, public safety, and workforce close behi...