In 2026, Texas will see significant developments including criminal trials related to the Uvalde school shooting, a lawsuit over prison air conditioning, evolving hemp laws, a review of the USMCA trade deal, and the launch of a school voucher program, alongside ongoing debates over the Ten Commandments in schools, school accountability, vaccine exemptions, flood warning systems, and a legal challenge to a dementia research fund.
Washington State is considering a bill to cap residential rent increases at 7 percent annually, following in the footsteps of Oregon and California. The bill, which has already passed the House of Representatives, aims to address the housing crisis as the number of rent-burdened households in the US reaches a record high. The proposed measure has garnered significant attention and support from residents like Dominique Horn, who has struggled to keep up with soaring rents and fears becoming homeless.
