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LP2023 is Happening Sept 6-9 in St. Louis!
We’ll be sending more information on registration, financial aid applications, and travel logistics in the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, please save the date and get excited!
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The Network Download: ARP funds, housing work, our Year in Review, and more! | December 2022
Here’s a look at some of what’s happening across the Local Progress network.
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Federal Advocacy Roundup | December 2022
There’s been a lot in motion on Capitol Hill. Democrats strengthened their control of the Senate and Republicans gained control of the House. The subsequent lame-duck session following the elections has resulted in the landmark passage of The Respect for Marriage Act.
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Local Progress New York Hosts Housing Conversations Across the State
Over the course of four meetings, we brought together local members and community partners to explore housing issues in New York.
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Housing Leadership Lab digs deep at Strategy Workshop
In November, the Housing Leadership Lab held their in-person Strategy Workshop for the cohort in Chicago. Here are some highlights
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Our 2022 Year in Review
2022 has been an extraordinary year of opportunities and challenges. As we close out and reflect on the year, we’re thrilled to share Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab’s 2022 Year in Review.
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Our Post-Election Mission is Clear
The road ahead will be long. There will be ups and downs. It will take every single one of us. But last night’s results show that we are already making our way together.
- Economic Justice
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Workers’ Rights Local Government Round Up | Oct 2022
Here are some of the most exciting workers’ rights developments coming from local governments—large and small.
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The Network Download: Community responder programs, our new co-chair, and more | Nov 2022
Here’s a look at some of what’s happening around the Local Progress network.
- Climate Justice
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How Localities Are Building Resilience and Responding to More Frequent Climate Events
The road to creating sustainable communities for everyone touches every aspect of local governance. Local electeds have and must continue to enact lasting solutions to climate change at the intersections of racial, economic and environmental justice.
- Home Rule, Housing
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New Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Limiting Rent Increases
The poll of 1,250 registered voters in Florida found that Republicans and Democrats alike are overwhelmingly concerned about housing affordability and that there is bipartisan support for ballot initiatives to limit rent increases.
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Announcing our new LP Board co-chair: Kristerfer Burnett!
With both Jillian & Kris at the helm, it is also the first time that our network has been led by two Black electeds. We couldn’t be prouder of this historic moment as we ensure our network reflects the multi-racial democracy we’re fighting for.
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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:
- Economic Justice, Housing, Immigrant Justice
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The World Cup Is Coming. Our Cities Must Protect Their People.
Op-ed: As elected officials from U.S. host cities, we know that local governments are the last line of defense against human rights abuses during the FIFA World Cup.
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Greg Casar Is Organizing to Win
A must-read feature of former LP Co-Chair and now Congressman Greg Casar.
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Multiple Cities Across the Country Are Resisting Rent Algorithms
Hoboken and Jersey city are two of the latest localities to join the nationwide movement to tackle corporate greed in the rental market and ban algorithmic rental price fixing.
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This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It’s Being Defunded.
Portland, OR proved what we all know to be true: we keep us safe. LP's Reynold Graham talks to The Nation about Portland's program.
press Releases
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Statement: Local Progress responds to Department of Justice Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center
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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.