This page provides a starting point to learn more about Polkadot Governance and the different areas of work.
This page contains a summary of accepted OpenGov legislation. The Wish for Change track is used to come to social contracts (rough consensus) about how to further develop the network. See this forum post for an explanation of the legislation through WFCs.
https://forum.polkadot.network/t/legislation-through-wfcs/9982
To get the latest news, check out the monthly https://www.opengov.watch/reports/governance-reports