According to polling, both President Trump and his policies are widely unpopular as he marks a year in office.

State lawmakers will kick off the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol at noon on Jan. 13. Key issues this year will be expanding publicly funded private school vouchers amid a tight budget, and finding ways to pay for new state expenses previously covered by the federal government.

Military success in Venezuela has emboldened the president to flex his power even more.