US Policy Pulse

Gun policies are advancing simultaneously through courts, statehouses, and public health strategies.

• Federal courts: Supreme Court will rule on...

New compliance mandates are stacking up for healthcare, blending AI governance with Medicare Advantage marketing shifts. These changes signal tighter...

Connecticut employers must adapt quickly to several key changes affecting pay practices and worker support:

• Employment promissory notes banned: The...

Small landlords like Amir Shahsavari and Steffen Amun Ra are making their case against a statewide rent control ballot question at the Massachusetts...

Federal agencies currently skirt Fourth Amendment warrant requirements by buying aggregated geolocation, web history, and telematics data straight...

Appliance Regulation Rollbacks

• 🔥 Refrigerator and AC Rules Ended: President Trump announced the rollback of Biden-era refrigerator and air...

The latest episode of The Rural Impact highlights how policy decisions are reshaping healthcare access and daily life in rural communities.

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Trump's rollback of Biden-era efficiency rules for refrigerators and air conditioners claims big consumer wins while undoing environmental...

The House released an amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on May 14, 2026, advancing debate on broad housing reforms. This move could shape...

California is moving to lead on AI regulation as Governor Newsom orders new workforce protections amid job shifts and mass layoffs. Experts warn the...

Premium spikes after ACA pandemic subsidies expired in December are forcing families to pick between healthcare and basics like food or rent.

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The Healthcare Is Human Act would give tax credits to doctors, nurses, and other professionals who commit to working in rural shortage areas, aiming...

The DOJ's civil rights probe into Washington's practice of housing transgender women in female facilities could force policy reforms or federal...

The House Ways and Means Committee marked up several health care bills addressing durable medical equipment (DME) and home health fraud, potentially affecting patient access to these services in daily life.

Texas has launched legal action against Meta and WhatsApp over user privacy and data protection concerns. The suit questions how personal messages and user information are handled across the platform ecosystem.

House Republicans advanced the CHARLIE Act (H.R. 8705), which bars federally funded civics and history programs from covering gender ideology or...

States are strengthening employee rights through targeted enforcement and benefits.

• Illinois bill gives the Workplace Rights Bureau new tools like...

California's new BCSA under former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra signals tighter oversight and increased enforcement on fees, which could reshape company practices and consumer costs in daily transactions.

Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill banning sales of semiautomatic pistols with cruciform trigger bars, targeting Glock models that can be converted...

President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research and expand access to psychedelic drugs, marking a significant regulatory shift with potential implications for medical treatments and patient care.