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This week’s DMGS State of the States highlights legislative developments and policy moves from across the country, from special sessions in Alaska and Colorado to new cannabis laws in Delaware and Nebraska’s ongoing preparations for its medical marijuana rollout. Lawmakers are addressing topics ranging from AI regulation and workplace surveillance to physician shortages and property [...]

This week’s State of the States highlights a wide range of legislative and executive actions as governors sign bills, issue vetoes, and announce new policy initiatives across the country. From child care funding in Arizona and new healthcare laws in Delaware to proposed executions methods in Indiana and housing reforms in Maine, state governments continue [...]

Welcome to the July 18th, 2025 edition of State of the States, your weekly roundup of key legislative activity happening across the country. From capital punishment expansion efforts in Alabama to cannabis legalization proposals in Pennsylvania and AI workforce training in Virginia, this update brings you a snapshot of the most impactful and emerging policy [...]

This week’s State of the States highlights a range of legislative actions across the U.S., reflecting the diverse priorities of state governments. From Alabama setting special election dates to California tackling AI chatbot regulations, states are addressing critical issues like mental health, education, environmental justice, and public safety. Governors wielded veto power in Arizona [...]

In this week's State of the States, we explore pivotal developments across the U.S., from New Jersey’s tax increases to ensure a $6 billion surplus, to Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget delays, and Alabama’s move to ban hemp-derived THC. These critical state-level actions are shaping budgets, public services, and emerging industries as the new fiscal year begins. [...]