- Economic Justice, School Boards
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New Resource: The Potential Pitfalls of Privatization
We are thrilled to share a new resource developed in partnership with In the Public Interest (ITPI): The Potential Pitfalls of Privatization.
- Economic Justice
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New policy briefs on trans equity, drug policy, and workers’ rights
Local Progress is pleased to release three new policy briefs as part of its 2019 edition of Policy for Local Progress.
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#LP2019: Our largest, most powerful convening yet
Last month, more than 250 local elected officials, community leaders, policy and labor partners from across the country gathered in Detroit for the largest, most diverse, and most powerful Local Progressconvening to date.
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Local Progress Conference Brings National Gathering of Municipal Progressive Officials to Detroit
July 26-27 Local Progress and People’s Convention will bring 1900 progressive activists to Detroit.
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Hundreds of Elected Officials Condemn Trump’s Threat of Family Separation Raids, Urge Congress to Defund the Deportation Force
As their communities respond to Trump’s threats of ICE raids, local elected leaders across the country call on Congress to stop funding his family separation agenda.
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50+ NC local elected officials support Governor’s veto of anti-immigrant bill
On June 24th, dozens of local elected officials across North Carolina sent Governor Roy Cooper a letter in support of him vetoing anti-immigrant legislation.
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The Minneapolis 2040 Story
Last year, Minneapolis did something historic. While it was years in the making, the current Council.
- Economic Justice
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Local Elected Officials Call Amazon’s Decision a Victory Over Race-to-the-Bottom Development
In response to breaking news that Amazon will not locate its second headquarters in New York City.
- Immigrant Justice
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Statement: Local Progress Condemns Trump’s State of the Union Remarks
In response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Local Progress Director Sarah Johnson issued the following statement.
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Introducing the newest Local Progress board members
Our network keeps growing in diversity and strength and in turn so does the Local Progress board.
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Statement: New York Local Elected Officials Applaud Passage of Election Reforms
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Today, the New York State Legislature has taken a step forward to modernize
- Economic Justice
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Local elected officials across Texas announce effort to raise wages to a $15 minimum
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In The News
At Local Progress, we seek to make the aspirational pragmatic by showing how government can be a tool to create just and equitable outcomes and reshaping peoples’ understanding of governing from an institution to a collective responsibility. Here are some highlights of our media coverage:
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Workplace Militancy Isn’t Enough for Labor
Progressive labor movement must collaborate with like-minded local, state, and federal elected officials through networks such as Local Progress, the State Innovation Exchange, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus to expand and sustain hard-won gains.
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Immigrant Advocates Push Work Permit Fix as Deadlines Near
LP member Pious Ali – a city council member in Portland, Maine – stresses the importance of work authorization for new arrivals. “They are transforming the face of the workforce and the face of the community in a very positive way,” he said.
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Pre-Preemption
Conservative states have now taken to blocking liberal cities from even thinking about legislating on behalf of their residents. LP's Francesca Menes weighs in.
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Philly councilmember among group calling for recall Kia, Hyundai vehicles due to alarming theft rate
Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks has joined a group of elected leaders from around the country, demanding a federal recall of Kia and Hyundai vehicles over the alarming theft rate nationwide.
press Releases
- Climate Justice, Economic Justice, Home Rule
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180+ State and Local Elected Officials Urge Congress to Reject the EATS Act
LP and the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) released letters calling on Congress to protect local and state governments ability to create policy that is responsive to the issues their own communities face in the agricultural industry.
- Immigrant Justice
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Local Leaders Denounce Senate Deal That Would Gut Asylum
In response to the Senate’s proposed border deal that would gut asylum in exchange for foreign military spending, Local Progress released this statement.
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📬 LP Network Download | Traffic safety, ceasefire, history in Minnesota, & more! | January 2024
Here’s a look at some of what’s happening across the Local Progress network this month.
- Public Safety
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Local Electeds Call on NHTSA to Recall Kia & Hyundai with Theft Vulnerabilities
A coalition representing elected officials from 8 municipalities across the country – including Baltimore, New York City, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Austin – called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a recall of Kia and Hyundai models with theft vulnerabilities.
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Local Progress joins 100 tenants in DC at Homes Guarantee’s Tenant Takeover
Local Progress joined over 100 tenants at Homes Guarantee's Tenant Takeover to urge the federal government for vital tenant protections.
