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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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Local Progress launches Reform/Transform policing toolkit
We hope that this toolkit will aid the courageous work of local elected officials—in close partnership with impacted community members..
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Elected Officials From 20 States Join the Call to Abolish ICE
“The experiment that is ICE has failed, and must be ended as soon as possible,” more than 100 officials from 20 states wrote in a statement.
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Seattle Scales Back Tax in Face of Amazon’s Revolt, but Tensions Linger
After intense lobbying by local businesses and a bold threat by Amazon to curtail development in its hometown, the Seattle City Council on Monday approved a smaller and more limited tax on big companies than originally envisioned.
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50+ Local Elected Officials Stand with Seattle
More than 50 elected officials across the country, including in Amazon HQ2 shortlist cities, signed a letter encouraging ..
- Economic Justice
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Eight Local Progress members featured in The Nation this week!
All across the country, Local Progress members are fighting the dark money takeover of our democracy.
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A powerful, inspiring weekend: Recap of the 3rd Local Progress NY convening
This year’s inspiring keynote address was given by national leader and activist Linda Sarsour ..
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Local Progress Reacts To Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
Local Progress is a network of progressive local elected officials from around the country united by our shared commitment..
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Join us in Minneapolis July 12-14 for the 2018 Local Progress Convening!
Coming off an exciting 2017 election night, progressives across the country are stepping up and running for office because our ideas are popular ..
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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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Ivan Luevanos-Elms and Sarah Johnson: This Is What Authoritarian Intimidation Looks Like
In this op-ed, LP ED Ivan Luevanos-Elms and former LP ED Sarah Johnson make the case that Trump's attempts to bully and intimidate local leaders is yet another sign of growing authoritarianism.
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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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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.
press Releases
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LP Members & Union Leaders Call To Overturn WPA Veto
Municipal Officials join labor leaders to call out the Governor for rejecting this Common-Sense legislation
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Statement: National Network of Local Officials Denounce Unjustified Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
In response to the reported arrest and subsequent release of Newark Mayor and Local Progress member Ras Baraka, Essex County Commissioner and Local Progress Board Member A’Dorian Murray-Thomas released the following statement.
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Statement: Amid Federal Threats, Local Leaders Stand Strong for True Civil Rights
In response to the Trump Administration’s so-called “civil rights” investigation into Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s Office, Local Progress released this statement.
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Road To Good Cause Campaign Scores 11 Victories Across Upstate New York
The coordinated campaign of local officials expand critical renter protections to thousands of tenants, setting their sights on Rochester next.
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NEW REPORT: How Local Government Can Stand Up for Workers When States Try to Stand in Their Way
This new report for Labor Day 2024 highlights ways local elected officials can advance workers rights even when facing both hostile state preemption and federal labor law preemption.
