2026 End of Session Preview

Next Round by Dana Beigel

Aug 24, 202646:17Government & Organizations

As lawmakers enter the final week of the 2026 legislative session, Tim and Matt are joined for Next Round's annual look at the end of session by Free Cities Center director Steven Greenhut. They discuss all the hot end o...

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