- ▹ October 12, 2022
October Federal Advocacy Roundup
August has been a busy time for the federal government! The big news, of course, is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which passed last week on August 16.
- ▹ October 3, 2022
The Network Download: Migrant crisis response, HB1 update and more | Oct 2022
- Housing, Public Safety
- ▹ September 29, 2022
LP Members Discuss Innovative Policy Making at Route Fifty Future Cities Summit
- Economic Justice
- ▹ September 28, 2022
Workers’ Rights Local Government Round Up | Sept 2022
- Home Rule
- ▹ September 20, 2022
Lawsuit against anti-riot bill’s ‘defund the police’ provision advances
- Home Rule
- ▹ September 20, 2022
Localities Stand up for Local Control as HB 1 is Challenged in Court
- ▹ September 2, 2022
The Network Download: Abortion rights, worker protections, and more. | Sept 2022
Here’s a look at some of what’s happening across the Local Progress network this month.
- Abortion & Reproductive Rights
- ▹ August 25, 2022
As Trigger Law Goes into Effect, Five Texas Localities Have Moved to Prevent the Criminalization of Abortion
- Abortion & Reproductive Rights, Climate Justice, Just Recovery
- ▹ August 22, 2022
August Federal Advocacy Roundup : The Inflation Reduction Act
August has been a busy time for the federal government! The big news, of course, is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which passed last week on August 16.
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- Home Rule
- ▹ September 20, 2022
Lawsuit against anti-riot bill’s ‘defund the police’ provision advances
- Abortion & Reproductive Rights
- ▹ August 17, 2022
How One Progressive City Is Fighting to Decriminalize Abortion
As part of a growing movement, municipalities like Austin are finding ways to protect their most vulnerable citizens in a post-Roe world.
press Releases
- Home Rule, Housing
- ▹ November 2, 2022
New Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Limiting Rent Increases
- Public Safety, School Boards
- ▹ June 23, 2022
School Safety & the Senate’s Bipartisan Gun Control Bill
We need meaningful gun control coupled with the things that build truly safe schools – providing physical, psychological, and emotional safety for all students. That means fully funding our public schools to have the teachers, staff, materials and spaces children need.
- Economic Justice, Public Safety
- ▹ April 1, 2022
Biden’s Proposed 2023 Federal Budget & Community Safety
Earlier this week, President Biden released his FY2023 budget proposal.
- Climate Justice
- ▹ February 15, 2022
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
- ▹ February 8, 2022
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.
