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New York Can Lead in Reimagining Public Safety. Here’s How.
Reimagining public safety means reorienting ourselves to community needs and community-led safety solutions. In short, public safety is a matter of investment.
- Economic Justice
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Minnesota cities have earned sick and safe time: The state can too
The pandemic has made it crystal clear that all our health is connected. Yet, far too many families – particularly families of color – lack the support needed to care for their loved ones or themselves.
- Climate Justice
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LPTX Calls for Action on Anniversary of Winter Storm Uri
This week, more than 30 local leaders signed an open letter calling for a massive overhaul of Texas’ energy infrastructure.
- Home Rule
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Local Elected Officials Across Florida Sound Alarm on Legislative Session
Today, local elected officials across Florida sounded the alarm on the dangerous bills being debated during this legislative session.
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NYC Progressive Leadership Lab is Underway!
The program is a leadership development opportunity designed to provide newly elected officials in New York City with the training and skills necessary to govern effectively and truly represent the values of their communities.
- Immigrant Justice
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How localities can continue supporting migrant communities & refugees
The events of the past few weeks have added renewed urgency to our continued commitment to build inclusive communities and support immigrant communities.
- Housing, Leveraging Federal Resources
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What localities can do to protect renters & stop evictions
The Supreme Court struck down the CDC eviction moratorium that was in place through Oct 3, 2021.
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Progressive Leadership Lab Launches in NYC
In 2021, New York City will experience a significant change in its representative government.
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Local Progress helped make an animated web series! 📽 🎉
We know that narrative change is at the heart of all of our work — and that our movement is at its strongest when we break down the artificial barriers between art, organizing, and politics.
- Economic Justice, Home Rule
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SB14 is the Latest Attempt to Take Power Away from Texans
Once again, some state legislators in Austin are wasting taxpayers’ time and money by focusing on issues that don’t strengthen or unite Texans.
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George Floyd.
Today, we hold George Floyd, his daughter, his family and friends tighter in our hearts.
- Public Safety
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MN Local Electeds Call for End of Military-Police Response to Protests
More than a dozen local elected officials across the state are calling on those in charge of Operational Safety Net.
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Council Committee Advances Landlord Anti-Collusion Bill
The Philadelphia City Council advanced a bill introduced by LPPA member Councilmember Nicholas O’Rourke that would ban price-fixing by landlords.
- Home Rule
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Richmond Progressive Alliance’s Lessons for Local Organizers
It doesn’t often make national headlines, but the city of Richmond, California, has been home to a successful progressive political reform project in recent years. Here are ten lessons for other municipal reformers from the Richmond Progressive Alliance.
- Economic Justice
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When States and Localities Disagree On Worker Protections, What’s the Way Forward?
Local governments across the country are enacting policies that protect workers. Unfortunately, state governments have increasingly acted to preempt these efforts. That's why some local leaders are finding ways to work around such barriers, demonstrating how local power can influence policy even constrained by state preemption.
- Economic Justice
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States are pushing back with anti-labor laws as union popularity grows, policy experts say
A new report co-authored by New York University Wagner Labor Initiative and Local Progress Impact Lab details how localities are fighting back against state anti-labor legislation.
press Releases
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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.
- Public Safety
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How Localities Use Community Responder Programs to Keep People Safe
This new video from Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab focuses on three specific localities: Durham, Oakland, and Albuquerque to explain what community responder programs are, how they work, and why hundreds of localities are starting to adopt them.
- Housing
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After Grants Pass: organizing to house all our neighbors
In response to the Supreme Court's cruel decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, we will continue to organize for housing for all.
- Housing
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Local Progress Condemns Cruel Supreme Court Decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, Local Progress put out the following statement.
- 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.
