What States Can Do to Fight Corruption and Empower Voters
State and local leaders can take action to fight back against big money and special interests—and put the public back in charge.
Maine
Fact Sheets: How the Trump Shutdown Harms States
Across the country, President Trump's shutdown has had damaging effects on vital programs and services. As he continues to hold portions of the government hostage, Trump has left hundreds of thousands of workers in financial limbo.
The Freedom to Leave
State policymakers can boost workers’ pay and freedom in the economy by restricting noncompete agreements and banning no-poaching agreements.
Effects of the Trump Shutdown on Federal Workers’ Paychecks: State-by-State Estimates
800,000 federal workers could go without paychecks in the event of a prolonged government shutdown.
State Future Funds: Investing in Community Resilience Across the United States
As communities are hit with more intense extreme weather, floods, and wildfires fueled by climate change, Congress must invest in solutions that build our nation’s resilience.
Early Childhood Agenda for Governors in 2019
With 36 new or re-elected governors taking office in 2019, there is an opportunity to make progress on early childhood education issues to improve the lives of millions of children and families across the United States.
Expanding the Authority of State Attorneys General to Combat Police Misconduct
In the absence of federal leadership, states must adopt policies and allocate resources to promote effective and constitutional policing.
10 Ways State and Local Officials Can Build Worker Power in 2019
Karla Walter and David Madland discuss how state and local leaders can empower workers.
America’s Child Care Deserts in 2018
A new analysis of child care supply in every U.S. neighborhood finds that approximately half the country has too few licensed child care options.
13 Ways States Can Protect and Advance Women’s Health and Rights
As attacks to women’s health and rights ramp up on the federal level, states have an opportunity to advance progressive policies to protect women and their families.
6 New Governors Who Will Lead the Way on Climate Action
New governors who champion climate action will set a model for the rest of the country to follow.
Newly Elected Governors Support Expanding Early Childhood Programs
Governors across the United States ran—and won—on plans to expand child care and early childhood education policies.
Redesigning High School: Local Perspectives From Schools and Districts
Communities across the country are redesigning their high schools to better engage students and prepare them for success in college and the workforce.
Expanding Medicaid in All States Would Save 14,000 Lives Per Year
In addition to saving lives, expanding Medicaid would have wide-ranging benefits for residents of the 17 nonexpansion states—benefits that go far beyond boosting health insurance coverage and improving access to care.
State Fact Sheets: Economic Security for Women and Families
In order to advance economic security for women and families in each state, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.