Quick Update: Recent wins and first big deadlines — what’s still alive?
About this episode
Ashley Mullins provides a quick update on key education bills and legislative deadlines across several states.
In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights , host Ashley Mullins breaks down the first major committee and floor deadlines of the 2026 legislative season. With early cutoffs now hitting in Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin and Mississippi, Ashley walks listeners through which key education bills are still advancing — and which proposals may be losing momentum. This quick update highlights the policies that cleared critical early hurdles, the measures still in play and the dynamics shaping each state’s next phase of legislative action. Listeners get a clear and timely snapshot of what’s alive, what’s at risk and what to watch as these states move deeper into their sessions. Remember to join the conversation on social media. ExcelinEd in Action (@ExcelinAction) / X (twitter.com) ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • Instagram ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • BlueSky ExcelinEd in Action on Facebook4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Ashley Mullins
Topics covered
- legislation
- education policy
- state government
- political updates
- committee deadlines
Keywords
- education bills
- legislative deadlines
- Florida
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Mississippi
- policy updates
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Places: Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin, Mississippi
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