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State Interference Threatens Local Power, Safety, and Support
Dallas City Councilmember Adam Bazaldua details how TX HB 2127 would stifle local democracy and put workers' lives in danger.
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Local Progress Members Submit Amicus Brief in Support of Housing First
This week, Local Progress Impact Lab filed an amicus brief in support of Housing First approaches. 63 LP members signed on in support of a court decision to require sufficient shelter for all unhoused residents before making encampment sweeps.
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The Accountant Who Wants to Take On the Police
How a new set of progressive controllers, including LA's Kenneth Mejia and NYC's Brad Lander are curtailing the cops, one spreadsheet at a time.
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Local Governments Advocate for Democracy in Tennessee
We stand in solidarity with Tennessee state representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. We applaud the Nashville Council Members who upheld the will of their communities and voted in favor of reinstating them.
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Workers’ Rights Local Government Round Up | April 2023
Check out some of the landmark workers’ rights policies that passed across the country over the last few months, as well as news of recent enforcement actions!
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Florida’s local elected officials worry state preemption bills could ‘chill’ local policymaking
Local elected officials in Florida are sounding the alarm on a slew of preemption bills that they worry would undermine efforts to pursue local solutions to issues affecting their communities.
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LPTX Members and Partners Convene in Austin to Fight for Local Communities
Local electeds have a critical perspective that state legislators must hear. That’s why LPTX members representing localities across Texas gathered together in Austin last week.
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As Florida State Legislature Attempts to Silence Local Governments, Local Leaders Speak Out
Five local leaders, and Local Progress Florida members, representing communities across Florida spoke up this morning and shared how attacks on local control would impact their communities.
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📬 The Network Download | Fighting abusive state interference, piloting guaranteed income programs, digging into climate policy and more | March 2023
Check out what our network has been up to this month!
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Local Democracy in Texas is Endangered
Former Mayor of Prairie View, Texas Brian Rowland makes the case for local control in Texas.
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LPFL State Download 🔥 Lobby days in Tallahassee, HB 5 amicus brief, & courageous governance | Mar 2023
2023 legislative session is off to a rocky start. The needs of Floridians are being ignored. Our LPFL state chapter is fighting back. Join us.
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Introducing Workers Rights: A Deeper Dive
To dive deeper into the full array of policies advancing workers’ rights, we are introducing a new series for Local Progress members and staff — Workers’ Rights: The Deeper Dive.
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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.
