Leonine Public Affairs

06/11/2026

As battery stewardship continues to gain traction, states are increasingly requiring battery producers to fund collection and recycling programs, while several legislatures are exploring expanded responsibility for electric vehicle batteries and other lithium-ion products.

🔗 https://www.leoninefocus.com/momentum-builds-for-state-battery-stewardship-programs/

06/09/2026

As AI adoption grows across the health care sector, states are advancing new rules focused on transparency, professional accountability and human oversight.



🔗 https://www.leoninefocus.com/states-advance-new-guardrails-for-ai-in-health-care/

06/04/2026

Recess is getting renewed attention in state legislatures. Across the country, lawmakers are advancing proposals to guarantee daily recess, protect free-play time, and limit using recess as punishment. The movement around student play and physical activity continues to gain momentum.

05/28/2026

State to***co policy activity is accelerating in 2026. Six states have enacted new laws tied to to***co age restrictions and compliance, while 13 more are considering legislation.

From retailer oversight to age verification standards, the policy landscape is evolving rapidly.

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05/26/2026

States are raising the stakes on in 2026. From Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation ban to new taxes and integrity laws in Kentucky and Tennessee, lawmakers are increasingly treating these platforms like a major regulatory issue.

Read our latest breakdown of the growing state fight over prediction markets and sports event contracts.

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Explore the rise of prediction markets in state legislatures and their impact on betting, finance, and consumer protection.

05/21/2026

Education is often among the largest allocations in a state budget, making it a key focus during legislative budget negotiations. Recent state actions show how funding decisions around schools continue to influence broader fiscal policy discussions.

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05/19/2026

Redistricting battles are far from over.

Court rulings, ballot measures, and mid-decade redraw efforts are continuing to reshape the 2026 political map across the states.

Our latest blog breaks down what’s changing and why it matters. 👇

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Find out why redistricting is back in the spotlight with special sessions being held by several states ahead of the 2026 elections.

05/14/2026

No, it's not 1850. Texas legislators are actually studying whether to annex three New Mexico counties - Lea, Roosevelt, and Eddy. NM's response? "Not a serious proposal." 👀

05/12/2026

How could new state legislation reshape the way companies manage consumer data?

States are advancing new rules for data brokers, including registration requirements, expanded definitions, and centralized deletion mechanisms. Our latest legislative spotlight breaks down what’s under consideration and what it could mean for businesses.



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Discover the latest on Data Broker Oversight initiatives, including the California DELETE Act and its national implications.