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2025 State Policy Watchlist
Report Overview
The federal government has been slow to pass new laws. So state governments are stepping up to solve important problems. Bloomberg Government's 2025 State Policy Watchlist looks at five key areas where states are making big changes this year.
Why This Report Matters
States are making new laws to fill gaps when federal government doesn't act
88 places (23 states and 65 cities) will raise their minimum wages in 2025
20 states now have laws protecting people's online privacy as of January 2025
When many states do something, the federal government often follows
Knowing what states are doing helps you plan ahead