Published: October 20, 2026 (draft prepared October 19, 2026). Covers news dated about October 12–19, 2026, plus one earlier state proposal we had not covered before. Disclaimer: News summaries are provided for general information only. Each item links to its original source, and the dates shown are the dates of those sources. Nothing here is legal, tax, or financial advice. Ray Volt Consulting is not affiliated with any company, agency, or organization mentioned, and a menti