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100+ Local Elected Leaders Call On McDonald’s to Clean Up Act on Sexual Harassment
More than 100 local government officials from over 70 jurisdictions and 30 states are calling on McDonald’s.
- Economic Justice, School Boards
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New Resource: The Potential Pitfalls of Privatization
We are thrilled to share a new resource developed in partnership with In the Public Interest (ITPI): The Potential Pitfalls of Privatization.
- Economic Justice
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New policy briefs on trans equity, drug policy, and workers’ rights
Local Progress is pleased to release three new policy briefs as part of its 2019 edition of Policy for Local Progress.
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#LP2019: Our largest, most powerful convening yet
Last month, more than 250 local elected officials, community leaders, policy and labor partners from across the country gathered in Detroit for the largest, most diverse, and most powerful Local Progressconvening to date.
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Local Progress Conference Brings National Gathering of Municipal Progressive Officials to Detroit
July 26-27 Local Progress and People’s Convention will bring 1900 progressive activists to Detroit.
- Immigrant Justice
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Hundreds of Elected Officials Condemn Trump’s Threat of Family Separation Raids, Urge Congress to Defund the Deportation Force
As their communities respond to Trump’s threats of ICE raids, local elected leaders across the country call on Congress to stop funding his family separation agenda.
- Immigrant Justice
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50+ NC local elected officials support Governor’s veto of anti-immigrant bill
On June 24th, dozens of local elected officials across North Carolina sent Governor Roy Cooper a letter in support of him vetoing anti-immigrant legislation.
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The Minneapolis 2040 Story
Last year, Minneapolis did something historic. While it was years in the making, the current Council.
- Economic Justice
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Local Elected Officials Call Amazon’s Decision a Victory Over Race-to-the-Bottom Development
In response to breaking news that Amazon will not locate its second headquarters in New York City.
- Immigrant Justice
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Statement: Local Progress Condemns Trump’s State of the Union Remarks
In response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Local Progress Director Sarah Johnson issued the following statement.
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Introducing the newest Local Progress board members
Our network keeps growing in diversity and strength and in turn so does the Local Progress board.
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Statement: New York Local Elected Officials Applaud Passage of Election Reforms
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Today, the New York State Legislature has taken a step forward to modernize
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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
- Public Safety
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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.
