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Elections Primary Elections and the Supreme Court Primary elections are shaped by state laws, party rules and court decisions, with U.S. Supreme Court rulings playing a key role in defining how states may regulate nominations.
Health Connection for a Cure: How Broadband Access Supports Telehealth Use Learn about broadband’s role in telehealth, the benefits of telehealth for patients and providers, key access barriers and how states are advancing policies to expand telehealth access.
Map Monday: Laws Aimed at Losers Some states explicitly block primary losers from ballots; others do so indirectly by barring cross-filing or preventing defeated candidates from running as independents in the general election.
Finance and Accounting Consumer Goods and Services Pricing and Junk Fees 2026 Legislation Summarizes 2026 state laws on pricing transparency and disclosures, including algorithmic, dynamic, and individualized pricing, plus rules on tickets, fees, coupons, gender pricing, towing, and veteran services.
Financial Literacy 2026 Legislation At least 35 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., have pending legislation on financial literacy in 2026. Check out examples of enacted legislation.
Transportation New Colorado Wildlife Crossing Shines as Bipartisan Case Study A recently opened land bridge over a major interstate highway shows promising safety and environmental benefits.