It’s Spring, and that means we’re only a few months away from our 2022 National Convening, August 4-6 right here in Denver, CO! I am thrilled to welcome you to Denver for our tenth national convening – and the first one in-person since the pandemic. >> Register now! << With registration now open, we’re also
May 4, 2022. Local Progress Texas Organizing Committee Members Alexsandra Annello, Vanessa Fuentes, and Adam Bazaldua. We should all be able to make the personal health care decisions that impact our lives, health, and futures. The Supreme Court’s draft opinion leaked earlier this week is at direct odds with what we know to be true: abortion
When we released Reform/Transform: A Policing Policy Toolkit back in 2018, we aimed to create a home base for Local Progress's policing and public safety work – a place where local elected officials, government staff, organizers, and advocates alike could find actionable guidance on a range of policies that reduce harm, empower communities, and curb
April 1, 2022 -- Earlier this week, President Biden released his FY2023 budget proposal. In response, Local Progress released the following statement: Budgets are moral documents. As we enter the third year of a pandemic that exacerbated and laid bare the harm caused by decades of deliberate underinvestment, one of our federal government’s highest priorities
February 15, 2022 Local electeds across the state sound the alarm on the work still needed to help communities and avoid repeat of failed storm response AUSTIN, TX -- This week, more than 30 local leaders signed an open letter calling for a massive overhaul of Texas’ energy infrastructure, and numerous cities across the state
February 8, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Today, local elected officials across Florida sounded the alarm on the dangerous bills being debated during this legislative session. Dozens of bills undermining local democracy have been introduced this year; many -- like SB 620 / HB 569: Ending Local Freedoms Act -- are moving quickly through the legislative
The NYC Progressive Leadership Lab launched with a two-day session on Thursday, August 5th to Friday, August 6th with a total of 30 participants of the incoming council members of the New York City Council. The program is a leadership development opportunity designed to provide newly elected officials in New York City with the training
The events of the past few weeks have added renewed urgency to our continued commitment to build inclusive communities and support immigrant communities who are seeking safety, freedom, and a better life. In Haiti, thousands have been lost and injured and survivors continue to grapple with the devastation of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake. In Afghanistan, families
UPDATE AUG 27: The Supreme Court struck down the CDC eviction moratorium that was in place through Oct 3, 2021. The Biden administration announced a new moratorium that will cover renters living in communities experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases and be in effect until October 3. This win is due solely to the bold action of
In 2021, New York City will experience a significant change in its representative government -- with a new Mayor and over 35 new Council Members. Following the June primaries, the Council is now poised to be majority women for the first time in the city’s history AND have the diversity more representative of the city