The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is now law, the Supreme Court rewrote trade policy, and states are racing to fill federal regulatory gaps. Here are the eight policy trends that will define your work through the midterms and into 2027.

1. Healthcare Affordability Jumps to the Top of Voter Concerns

Healthcare costs now outrank the economy as voters’ number one worry. A March 2026 Gallup poll found 61% of Americans rate healthcare affordability as a major concern — 10 points ahead of economic issues.