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Inclusive America Action Center

"As the largest employer in the world, our federal government cannot afford to have leaders that all look and think the same. I support the Pledge for Diversity campaign because our nation was founded on the principle of unity, not despite our varying backgrounds, but specifically because of it."

— Leon Panetta, Former Secretary of Defense and White House Chief of Staff

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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

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