In 2025, new laws in various states will impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, with gun safety taking center stage.
Tag: Colorado
Education on the ballot: Here’s what passed
Voters across the nation decided on measures impacting K-12 schools and the educational futures of Black students, with some states approving school choice, eliminating standardized testing requirements, and increasing school funding.
It won’t just be Haitians who suffer from anti-immigrant lies
Right-wing pundits and politicians are spreading baseless claims about Haitian immigrants, causing fear and leading to bomb threats, harassment, and vandalism, while Black immigrants are some of our most vulnerable community members and contribute to the economy and reduce crime rates.
Violence prevention services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement nationwide
The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.
State-level marijuana legalization has been a stunning success
Legalization of marijuana for adults has been a success, with 24 states having legalized the market and generating over $15 billion in tax revenue, while also reducing the number of arrests and preventing teens from using the substance.

