Policy & Government Affairs

California Executive Order for Imperial County Recovery

Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to provide financial support to Imperial County for recovery efforts following the August 2025 Monsoon Storms. The order authorizes Cal OES to provide assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act for validated disaster-related damages and costs.

Executive Order Establishing FAFSA Completion Campaign

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued Executive Order 25-08 establishing the Washington Completes FAFSA Campaign. The campaign, led by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), aims to increase the number of high school students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to improve access to financial aid for postsecondary education and training.

Executive Order on Tribal Relations Foundation

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson issued Executive Order 25-10, establishing a new foundation for government-to-government relations between the state and sovereign Tribal Nations. The order directs all cabinet agencies to proactively engage with tribes, consult early and often on policies impacting them, and incorporate tribal input into decision-making processes.

Executive Order Accelerating Clean Energy Projects

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson issued Executive Order 25-11 to accelerate clean energy projects in response to federal changes impacting tax credits. The order establishes a Joint Clean Energy Acceleration Team to streamline development and ensure projects align with state climate goals and tribal interests.

Washington State Housing Task Force Established

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has established an Executive Order creating a Task Force on the establishment of a Department of Housing. The Task Force will consist of nineteen members and is tasked with planning structural changes to state government to address the housing crisis. A report is due by November 15, 2026.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 13, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series published several new regulations and decisions on February 13, 2026. These include definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Resins from South Korea and Taiwan, and valine from China. Other acts concern agricultural substances, human rights appointments, and emergency measures for African swine fever.

Illinois Executive Order Addresses Food Insecurity and SNAP Changes

Illinois Executive Order 2025-08 addresses the impact of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the state. The order highlights potential increases in food insecurity due to federal policy shifts and outlines Illinois's legal actions and existing initiatives to combat hunger.

Illinois Executive Order on Food Insecurity and Access

Illinois Governor issued Executive Order 2025-08 to address increased food insecurity and changes to the federal SNAP program. The order highlights the impact of federal legislation (H.R. 1) on Illinois residents and the state's food assistance programs, particularly SNAP.

Illinois Disaster Proclamation for July 2025 Storms

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for Calhoun, Cook, and Jersey Counties due to severe storms and flooding in July 2025. The proclamation suspends certain provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code to facilitate emergency purchases and aid in disaster response and recovery efforts.

Illinois Disaster Proclamation for August 2025 Storms

The Governor of Illinois has issued a disaster proclamation for Boone, Cook, Kane, McHenry, and Will Counties due to severe storms and flash flooding that occurred from August 16-19, 2025. This proclamation directs the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to coordinate state and federal resources and suspends certain provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code to facilitate emergency purchases.