Top issues in elections and redistricting for 2025 legislative sessions include artificial intelligence; noncitizen voting, ranked choice voting and anything related to election officials. Forecast ’25

Hot topics in employment and retirement legislation for 2025 include skills-based hiring, reemployment after retirement and employee benefits programs.

Legislative hot topics in the energy sector for 2025 include reducing emissions, possibly through greater use of geothermal and nuclear power, and preparing for increased risks as energy demand grows in a digital age. Forecast ’25

The top military and veterans issues for states in 2025 include suicide prevention, sustainment of military installations, military spouse employment and family support, National Guard recruitment and justice-connected veterans.

Legislative priorities in transportation for 2025 include finding alternatives to the gas tax, improving railroad safety and combatting distracted driving.

Legislative hot topics in human services for 2025 include making child care more available and more affordable, and increasing the housing supply to meet growing demand. Forecast ’25