Nevada Connecticut Texas Legislatures Adjourn with Key Budgets, Policy Changes

The 2025 legislative sessions in Nevada, Connecticut, and Texas concluded with notable legislative achievements and challenges. Nevada's 83rd Legislature secured significant funding for higher education, including $31.47 million in one-time allocations for cost of living adjustments and a new Life Sciences building, while passing major bills on housing, education reform, and animal cruelty penalties; however, Governor Lombardo's crime and healthcare bills did not pass, raising the possibility of a special session. Connecticut lawmakers finalized a $55.8 billion state budget and passed energy reforms aimed at reducing electric rates, alongside legislation addressing hate crimes and environmental protections. In Texas, controversial legislation banning clubs supporting gay teens in public schools was passed, sparking debate over LGBTQ rights, and voters will consider increasing homestead property tax exemptions in November. These state sessions reflect a mix of budget management, social policy debates, and infrastructural investments that will shape their respective communities moving forward.