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Social Issues (Washington)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Washington and the state capitals. This newsletter channel covers a broad range of social advocacy issues. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#14, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#14, 2026)

Illinois prepares for SNAP changes; New York pushes expanded immigrant protections; OH launches statewide attendance dashboard; CA demands answers from HHS Secretary; TX, CA issue disaster proclamations.

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#13, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#13, 2026)

Congress schedules hearings on public health and sanctuary policies; workplace and civil rights bills introduced; child care fraud headed to House floor; no major federal announcements.

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#12, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#12, 2026)

Multiple House bills target child support, reproductive health leave, affordable housing, and animal protein food aid; Texas, New York, California, Ohio, Illinois announce social and workforce initiatives.

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#11, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#11, 2026)

Congress advances bills on mental health, maternal care, and Indigenous rights; House reviews minimum staffing in nursing facilities; Mixed-status families face challenges amid deportation policies.

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#10, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#10, 2026)

Congressional hearings focus on veterans affairs and child welfare; multiple bills advance maternal health, disability rights, and labor issues.

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#9, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#9, 2026)

House panels set hearings on veterans services, federal workers’ compensation, health care providers; Foreign Affairs to review oversight in international aid; Education committee marks student aid bills.

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#8, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#8, 2026)

House advances Native American land lease bill; new housing affordability legislation receives first sponsorship; Southeast Alaska Native communities bill ordered reported; Senate to review sanctuary cities.