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Local Progress is a movement of local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. We build power with underrepresented communities, share bold ideas and policy among our network, and fight to reshape what is possible in our localities all across the country.

Issue Spotlights

All across the country, local governments are advancing the most innovative solutions to our biggest problems and creating new models of governance. At Local Progress, we work on a broad intersectional progressive agenda driven by a vision of racial and economic justice. 

Here we spotlight some of our biggest and rapidly growing bodies of work:

ECONOMIC JUSTICE

Everyone deserves safe jobs and family sustaining wages. At the local level, we can win safer workplaces, higher wages, and better benefits for all.

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Home Rule

Local governments need home rule authority to address the pressing problems facing their communities. New abusive state preemption suppresses local organizing for our agenda for racial & economic justice.

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HOUSING

Housing is an essential need. Across the country, localities are working to advance renter protections, increase affordable housing, and build thriving neighborhoods.

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IMMIGRANT JUSTICE

We’re fighting for a country that honors all families by protecting undocumented communities and ensuring they have access to the resources they need.

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FEDERAL RESPONSE AND ADVOCACY

Local governments play a key role in protecting their communities, responding to federal funding cuts, and fighting for democracy.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Everyone deserves to feel and be safe. Across the country, localities can build real safety by investing in communities and addressing the root causes of instability.

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SCHOOL BOARDS

Thriving public schools are the bedrock of a just, multiracial society. With roughly 15,000 school districts in the US, the opportunity & necessity to organize behind a common agenda is clear.

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Progressive Governance Academy

Are you newly elected to office? Looking to expand your leadership ?

The Progressive Governance Academy (PGA) is a program designed to help progressive state and local elected officials develop the leadership and governance skills they need to be powerful and effective leaders.

Trainings cover a range of topics including: developing a policy agenda, tools for accomplishing their goals, and navigating complex challenges of governing as an elected official.

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Latest News

Migrant advocates and members of community organizations in the East Bay hold up signs in support of Berkeley’s sanctuary city status ahead of Tuesday’s council meeting. Credit: Vanessa Arredondo

How Local Leaders are Protecting Communities Under Trump

In the face of relentless federal attacks, localities nationwide are fighting back and publicly affirming their commitment to protecting immigrants.
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Speaker emeritus Rep. Melissa Hortman talks to colleagues during a special legislative session Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Minnesota Local Leaders Mourn Politically Motivated Assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

In response to the politically motivated assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Local Progress released the following statement from the Local Progress Minnesota Organizing Committee.
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Hundreds of protesters in Los Angeles gather to demand an end to Immigration and Customs Enforcement workplace raids on June 8. Photo: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images

Urgent Resources to Protect our Communities and Uphold Local Democracy

We are at an inflection point for our First Amendment right to protest, our freedoms, and our democracy. We must stand strong against fascism and authoritarianism.
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Protesters wave multiple flags in front of members of the California national guard before a curfew takes effect in Los Angeles on 10 June 2025, following days of protests in response to federal immigration operations that saw clashes spread across downtown. Photograph: David Pashaee/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images
  • Immigrant Justice, Public Safety

Statement: Local Leaders Must Stand Strong Against Fascism and Authoritarianism

In response to the Trump Administration’s violent immigration raids in California and increased militarization of our communities nationwide, Local Progress released the following statement.
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State Organizing

We organize and build the infrastructure in key states to impact policy and governance outcomes at the state level. Working together across cities, towns, counties and school boards, Local Progress members engage in strategic campaigns to win pivotal legislative victories at the local level and build state power. 

We currently have fully certified chapters in New York, Texas, North Carolina and Minnesota, and we are organizing across the state in Florida.

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Start Organizing In Your State!

Interested in working with local elected across your state to win progressive change at all levels of local government and impact policy outcomes at the state level? 

Get in touch with the LP team to see how!

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Important updates and opportunities to take action.
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Report: How local governments can prioritize responsible AI adoption

Earlier this month, OpenAI & Microsoft lobbyists called for a shutdown on AI regulation. Our new report details the harmful impacts of unrestricted AI on our communities and what local governments can do.
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State and local Dems form a firewall against Trump DOJ’s intimidation tactics

Across the country, the Trump administration is targeting local officials to bulldoze opposition to their agenda. Today, 190+ local officials stand in solidarity against this intimidation.
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  • Housing

Rent-Setting Algorithms Find Legal Lifeline

RealPage stands to benefit as GOP tax bill seeks to bar state and local oversight of AI and automated decision systems for 10 years.
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LPPA State Download 🌸 | Bold Progressive Action across Pennsylvania! | May 2025

Local worker protections, increasing affordable housing and more!
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  • Public Safety

Local Progress Launches the Community Responder Cohort

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