White Elephant Watch: Vol. 6
The High Desert Corridor would promote low-density land use and single-occupant vehicle trips, running counter to the state’s climate and sustainable communities goals.
State and Local Policy
The Center for American Progress constantly strives to find meaningful solutions and pathways to promote progressive policy advancement at the state and local level. Our work focuses on locally driven solutions as well as the vast policy and communications expertise in the organization. We hope this research and data can help facilitate thoughtful debate among state and local leaders so that we can bring about progressive change in an ever-changing political landscape.
Early Learning in the United States: 2019
These fact sheets outline the current state of early learning and opportunities for improvement in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
What We Know About DACA Recipients, by State
Across all 50 states, DACA recipients are integral community members.
A Vast Liquidation of Public Lands Is Underway in Alaska
The Trump administration’s attempted sell-out of Alaskan forests, wildlife, and waters would be one of the largest liquidations of public lands in U.S. history—and is sure to tarnish the state’s future and worsen its budget problems.
What We Know About DACA Recipients in the United States
Across the United States, DACA recipients are integral community members who bolster the economy.
The Time Has Come for Progressives To Support Self-Determination for Puerto Rico
The recent upheaval in Puerto Rico demonstrates that now, more than ever, progressives must incorporate Puerto Rican self-determination into policy and political agendas.
How Delaware Aims To Improve College Readiness
Every state serious about improving outcomes for high school and college students should replicate the lessons learned from Delaware’s College Success Report.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Oregon
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Oregon, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Minnesota
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Minnesota, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Maine
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Maine, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Louisiana
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Louisiana, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Illinois
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Illinois, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Connecticut
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Connecticut, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in California
In order to advance economic security for women and families in California, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Alabama
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Alabama, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.