- Economic Justice
- ▹ September 4, 2023
📬 The Network Download | Labor Day edition | September 2023
Check out the work our network is doing to advance workers' rights!
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 31, 2023
‘A Huge Win’: Texas Judge Finds Law Limiting Local Rule Is Unconstitutional
"When local policymaking is stifled, community voices are silenced," said Local Progress Texas, Texas AFL-CIO, Workers Defense Project, the ACLU of Texas, and Every Texan.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 30, 2023
Texas judge blocks bill that would allow state to override local water breaks rules
Local Progress Texas, Every Texan, Texas AFL-CIO, ACLU Texas, and Workers Defense Project explain what this win means.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 30, 2023
Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules
The Death Star Law was scheduled to go into effect on Friday. Today, a Travis County judge declared it unconstitutional. Local Progress Texas members and partners weigh in.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 30, 2023
Local Progress Texas, Texas AFL-CIO, Every Texan, ACLU of Texas & Workers Defense Project Celebrate Win for Local Democracy
In response to the ruling of the Travis County Civil District Court in the case of The City of Houston v. Texas, Texas AFL-CIO, Local Progress Texas, Every Texan, ACLU of Texas, and Workers Defense Project celebrate a win for local democracy
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 30, 2023
Judge Strikes own Lege’s Power-grab Against Cities, HB 2127
Local Progress Texas Chapter Manager Tannya Benavides underscores that today's ruling impacts not only Texas cities, but local communities across the country under attack by conservative state governments.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 30, 2023
Texas “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect
Local Progress Texas, the Texas AFL-CIO, Every Texan, ACLU of Texas, and Workers Defense Project stress that the Death Star Law directly contradicts Texas' core values of democracy and freedom.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 23, 2023
Nueva ley afectará a Texas
El Paso County Commissioner David Stout warns that the Death Star Law's impact on local democracy will be devastating.
- Economic Justice
- ▹ August 22, 2023
What the UPS Contract Means for Collaborative Governance
UPS workers voted overwhelmingly in favor of a historic contract that will mean higher wages, better benefits, and more growth for 340,000 employees and that raised labor standards across the country. Here's what that means for how local electeds should collaboratively govern.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 22, 2023
Texans Warn Death Star Law Silences Communities
At a press briefing organized by Local Progress Texas, Every Texan, Workers Defense Project, and the Texas AFL-CIO, leaders talked about the devastating impact the Death Star law has for everyday Texans.
- ▹ August 15, 2023
Empowering Leadership & Transformative Change: Progressive Governance Lab and Our Partnership with Bay Rising
The partnership between Bay Rising and Local Progress Impact Lab through the Progressive Governance Lab brings together the power of grassroots activism, collaborative governance strategy, and policy expertise.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 14, 2023
El Paso and other Texas cities are getting ready for Abbott’s ‘Death Star Law’
El Paso County Commissioner David Stout, along with LP members representing Austin and San Antonio, explain how the Death Star Law will hinder their ability to meet their communities' most urgent needs.
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- ▹ November 8, 2023
Ady Barkan Turned Dying Into an Act of Love
Former Executive Director of Local Progress Sarah Johnson and NYC Comptroller and LPNY Member Brad Lander reflect on the heartbreaking loss of Ady Barkan and his inspiring fight to make this world a better place.
- Home Rule
- ▹ October 11, 2023
Less Politics Is Local: States Get Increasingly Aggressive About Pre-Emption
Preemption of local authority has been a major concern over the past decade. Now, states are not only blocking specific laws but stopping cities and counties from addressing entire areas of policy.
- Economic Justice
- ▹ September 19, 2023
Workers in the South Aren’t Letting Anti-Labor Laws Stop Them From Organizing
From a recent work action in Durham, North Carolina to union drives at REI and at academic institutions, workers are taking important steps to organize the South.
- Economic Justice
- ▹ September 19, 2023
States and cities eye stronger protections for gig economy workers
In the past five years, lawmakers in at least 10 jurisdictions — including cities such as Chicago and Seattle — have proposed new protections for ride-share drivers and food delivery workers. LP's LiJia Gong weighs in on the importance of local gig economy legislation.
press Releases
- Housing
- ▹ November 17, 2023
Local Progress joins 100 tenants in DC at Homes Guarantee’s Tenant Takeover
Local Progress joined over 100 tenants at Homes Guarantee's Tenant Takeover to urge the federal government for vital tenant protections.
- Climate Justice, Economic Justice
- ▹ October 30, 2023
Black Local Electeds Urge Biden to Center Black Communities in EV Transition
In an open letter to President Biden, more than 60 Black local elected officials from across the country highlighted the need to center the reality of Black workers as the country rapidly transitions into the era of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.
- Public Safety
- ▹ September 26, 2023
Local Electeds Praise Portland Street Response As National Model, Urge Continued Investment
Local elected officials representing nearly a dozen localities across the country have joined the chorus of Portlanders calling for renewed support for the Portland Street Response program.
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 30, 2023
Local Progress Texas, Texas AFL-CIO, Every Texan, ACLU of Texas & Workers Defense Project Celebrate Win for Local Democracy
In response to the ruling of the Travis County Civil District Court in the case of The City of Houston v. Texas, Texas AFL-CIO, Local Progress Texas, Every Texan, ACLU of Texas, and Workers Defense Project celebrate a win for local democracy
- Home Rule
- ▹ August 22, 2023
Texans Warn Death Star Law Silences Communities
At a press briefing organized by Local Progress Texas, Every Texan, Workers Defense Project, and the Texas AFL-CIO, leaders talked about the devastating impact the Death Star law has for everyday Texans.
