Here’s a look at what’s been happening across the Local Progress network:Â
Ten Cities Ban Rental Price Fixing
A wave of localities across the country are taking action to protect renters! With Seattle, Santa Monica, and Hoboken passing legislation to ban rental price fixing this summer, that now makes TEN cities who have fought back against the corporate greed and collusion that is driving up rents on working families. As people are facing a cost of living crisis that is driving them out of their homes and their communities, we love to see local governments stepping up to defend renters and working families. Learn more about how to protect your communities →
Local Leaders are Holding the Line on Immigration
Local resistance to the Trump Administration’s harmful anti-immigrant agenda is strong, and growing stronger by the day! In the face of relentless federal attacks, localities nationwide are fighting back and publicly affirming their commitment to protecting immigrants. Durham leaders, including LP member Nida Allam, condemned the presence of ICE agents at the Durham County Courthouse. San Diego voted to create a training program to ensure small businesses in the county know their rights and how to best protect their communities in the event of ICE raids. King County passed a motion limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. LP Board Member and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda said, “Local jurisdictions must, in this moment, be the last line of defense.”
⚡2025 National Convening: We Organize Together to Govern for All!
Every year, LP’s National Convening gives us the connection, inspiration, and tools we need to continue the incredibly rewarding and challenging job of governing with and for our communities. From strategy sessions and community building, to site visits and state chapter meetups — we learned how to build power, share space, and stand up for our values. Over the course of our time together, over 500 of our members and partners laid the groundwork for a new sort of governing. One that puts the needs of our communities before the rich and powerful. Check out the blog for a full recap →
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⛰️ Local Progress Colorado Members Demand Action to Protect Public LandsÂ
Last week, 20 of our Colorado members sent a letter to their federal delegation demanding immediate action to protect Colorado’s public lands. While the big public lands sell-off was ultimately excluded from the recent budget bill, the Trump administration still pushed forward a number of devastating cuts to public land management programs. With 22 million acres (nearly a third of the state) reserved for public use, these cuts will ultimately lead to more wildfires, more public land misuse, and fewer opportunities for residents to enjoy Colorado’s natural beauty. In the letter, local officials outlined how they need the federal delegation to step up and defend Colorado’s natural gifts. Read their letter →
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🤝 Local Progress Northern Minnesota State Strategy Meeting
Local Progress Minnesota members and partners gathered in Duluth, MN this past weekend for community building, strategizing, and grounding our Chapter’s statewide priority setting process. Huge thanks to our amazing host Duluth City Councilor Azrin Awal, powerful LPMN members, supportive community leaders, and special guest State Senator Jen McEwen for cultivating a space rooted in continuity, collaboration, and action. Learn more about LPMN and join our movement today!Â
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đź’Ş Greg Casar Is Organizing to Win
Former LP Co-Chair and now Congressman Greg Casar was featured in a profile in the American Prospect. In January, Casar became the tenth chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, reviving its populist roots and focusing on an anti-oligarchy message. “He’s not just interested in symbolic victories,” said one of Casar’s colleagues. “He’s about what is going to deliver a victory for working people.” Read the profile →
đź“Ł What the Billionaire Tax Scam Means For Our Communities
The Trump Administration and its Congressional allies just took away life-saving healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans. All to give themselves – and their billionaire donors – massive tax cuts. In this dire moment, local leaders will be the first line of defense to support our communities against a hostile federal government. Learn more about this billionaire tax scam, its impacts, and check out our messaging toolkit to find out how you can fight back.
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💻 The People’s AI Action Plan
The Trump administration’s forthcoming AI Action Plan will center tech industry interests and lead to the unrestrained, unaccountable roll-out of AI into every part of our lives. But the advancement of AI must deliver first and foremost for the American people. As oil companies invest in AI, striking major infrastructure deals and powering data centers, we can’t afford to let Big Tech and Big Oil lobbyists write the rules. LP is proud to be among the 90+ organizations demanding an AI policy agenda that puts the interests and lives of people first. We all have concrete, actionable ideas for an AI agenda that furthers the interests of everyday people and challenges the tech billionaire agenda we’ll see from the White House. Learn more about the People’s AI Action Plan, and learn more about what local leaders need to know about AI in our report on Local Leadership in the Era of Artificial Intelligence And the Tech Oligarchy.
