Leonine Public Affairs

09/03/2026

Dolly Parton’s literacy legacy lives on. See how fourth-grade reading outcomes compare with statewide support for her Imagination Library.

🔗 : https://www.leoninefocus.com/fourth-grade-reading-and-dolly-partons-literacy-legacy/

09/01/2026

Beef processing rules are back in the policy spotlight.

As federal officials consider changes aimed at giving farmers and ranchers more flexibility, recent food recalls and foodborne illness investigations are raising fresh questions about how to balance market access with food safety.

Our latest blog looks at the evolving regulatory landscape and what policymakers may be watching next.

🔗 : https://www.leoninefocus.com/beef-processing-changes-put-food-regulations-in-spotlight/

Beef Processing Changes Put Food Regulations in Spotlight Beef processing regulations are facing a potential shift as the Trump administration moves to allow more farmers and ranchers to process their own meat. The announcement comes during a summer marked by multiple food recalls and foodborne illn...

08/27/2026

Is cash still king? State legislatures are stepping in to protect customers using cash in today’s electronic payment-driven market. Our latest map highlights where legislatures are acting and where debates continue.



🔗 https://www.leoninefocus.com/states-move-to-crown-cash-king/

08/25/2026

Who should set appliance efficiency standards? Recent federal legislation and state activity are putting energy efficiency, fuel choice and federal-state authority back in the policy spotlight. See what’s changing across the country.

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Understand the current changes in Energy Efficiency Policy, including federal legislation and state responses affecting appliances.

08/20/2026

How are states protecting kids online? See how the state landscape is evolving in 2026 as states have enacted new laws requiring age verification and age-appropriate design codes for minors’ social media use.

🔗 https://www.leoninefocus.com/how-states-are-protecting-kids-on-social-media/

08/18/2026

A multibillion-dollar industry has 87 days. November 12 is when most h**p-derived THC products become federally illegal, but Congress is racing to delay. States are already taking sides.

Here's what happens next 🔗 : https://www.leoninefocus.com/federal-h**p-ban-nears-as-states-take-sides/

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The Federal H**p Ban is set to change the industry significantly. Find out how it affects h**p-derived products and legality.

08/14/2026

Winning the jackpot can change your life overnight. Whether everyone knows about it may depend on where you live.

This year, Maine and New Hampshire enacted laws allowing jackpot winners to keep their identities private, while lawmakers in Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are considering similar protections.

As states weigh winner safety against public transparency, the rules around lottery anonymity continue to shift.

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08/11/2026

States are moving quickly to restrict noncompete agreements. Washington is now the fifth state with a full ban, while others are adopting income-based limits and industry-specific rules. We break down the latest state and federal developments.

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Learn about the new restrictions on the Noncompete Clause in Washington and how it impacts employees across the state.

08/04/2026

The Department of Education is reshaping federal policy through regulatory rollbacks, interagency agreements and upcoming rulemaking. We break down the key developments and what they mean for institutions.

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Learn how the U.S. Department of Education's recent regulatory updates affect civil rights and compliance across institutions.