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Meet our new LP Board Co-Chair and Members! 🎉
As our network has grown and transformed, so too has our Board. Today, we’re excited to introduce our new board co-chair and four new board members.
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LP School Board Download 📚 | Responding to disasters & keeping our communities safe | January 2025
Welcome to the LP School Board Download, our regular newsletter about all things school board! Today, we’re sharing updates on school funding resources, the school board perspective on LP’s National Convening and the latest news out of local school districts.
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Local Electeds Call for Solidarity in the Fight Against Trump’s Divisive and Hateful Agenda
In response to the Trump-Vance Administration’s slew of executive actions attacking immigrants, trans people, and other vulnerable communities, Local Progress released the following statement.
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New Report Shows How Local Governments Can Build Social Housing Solutions for Public Good
In a new report from the Local Progress Impact Lab, Power Switch Action & PolicyLiny outlines how building and managing housing in the public interest can guide us out of our housing crisis.
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Ahead of Trump term, U.S. cities grapple with homelessness
While the Trump administration plans to accelerate encampment sweeps, cities are ready to support people experiencing homelessness with dignity. LP leaders make the case for housing over jail time or fines.
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📬 LP Network Download | Inspiring local wins, preparing for what’s next, & more. | Dec 2024
Here’s a look at some of what’s happening across the Local Progress network this month.
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LPPA State Download ❄️| rental price fixing, national convening, member spotlight, and more! | Winter 2024
Check out the latest in our final download for the year!
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LPCA State Download ❄️ | Housing, homelessness response, and collective growth!
Check out what LPCA has been up to!
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LPCO State Download ⚡️ | Collective bargaining webinar, state strategy meeting, PGA recap, & more! | December 2024
Learn what our LPCO members have been up to around the state!
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LPTX State Download ❄️ | Looking back at our wins and gearing up for the fight ahead | December 2024
See how our LPTX Chapter has been expanding their reach across the state and learn how you can get involved with us in the new year!
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LPMN State Download 📣 | LPMN Twin Cities Meetup, new toolkit, LPMN transitions, and more! | December 2024
Check out the latest in our final download for the year!
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LPNC State Download 📣 | LPNC Progressive Governance Academy, local wins, and more! | December 2024
Learn what our LPNC members have been up to around the state!
Have a Media Inquiry?
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Want to get in touch with us for a story? Reach us at press@localprogress.org.
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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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.
- Housing
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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.
- Economic Justice
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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.
