Local governments are uniquely positioned to understand & respond to their communities' needs.

That's why it's so troubling that states are preempting local efforts to reduce poverty with cash assistance programs that have proven effective.
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#txlege is letting Tesla opt out of local environmental regulations.

'As local council members, we know the unique needs of our community. Let us provide the safety & standards for the communities that we have been elected to represent.' - Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽
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'If we want people to adapt to cleaner modes of transportation, we need to build the infrastructure to support them in doing so.' - Mitra Jalali ⚡️ميترا

S/O to Saint Paul for ensuring that new developments in the city are ready for electric vehicles!
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From affordable childcare and shelter for people experiencing homelessness to preparations for major weather events, the City of Austin has used its ARPA funds in crucial ways.

Reminder that all ARPA funds must be allocated by the end of this year!
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Algorithmic price fixing is a huge, under-the-radar driver of high housing costs.

Our brief w/Local Progress explains how states and cities can fight back.👇
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State governments should seek to use power to set a floor for equity across the state. We join LP Members in Minnesota in expressing our extreme disappointment in this missed opportunity to revoke decades of harmful housing policy across the state.
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A few weeks ago, almost a dozen LP members wrote to Governor Kathy Hochul asking her not to cut millions from clean water projects. On behalf of our almost 200-strong member chapter, the New York Organizing Committee celebrates the full funding for the #CWIA in this year's budget.

Direct cash payments have been proven time and time again to help lift people out of poverty. Despite the clear benefits, Republican leaders in Texas are more concerned with asserting their authority over local governments than helping people.
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This case will have a huge impact on whether we continue punishing people for being homeless or whether we will work to end homelessness. We cannot fine and jail our way out of this very solvable crisis. Really hoping for some good to come out of this current SCOTUS.🤞🏽

Banning, fining, and arresting human beings for sleeping in public places does nothing but repeat failed tactics of the past. The solution to our homeless issue is to give people a place to call home. A special shout-out to 7th Ward neighbor Alejandro, who attended the rally.

ICYMI Oakland announced it was awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California. This grant will help us address the encampments at Mosswood Mark, MLK & Grand, and E. 12 Street with a housing-first approach.

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Real estate special interests and landlords have been threatening to undo Concord’s renter protections since it passed, but their campaign failed!

This is a massive victory for LP member, Laura Nakamura, and tenants across California.

Legislators in Nashville claim a statewide ban on Red Flag laws will create 'uniformity' and ensure there isn't 'chaos' for gun owners. The only uniformity this dangerous preemption will create is fear across the state for those put in harm's way.
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By removing the power of police oversight panels, Flordia is making it almost impossible for communities to hold corrupt police accountable. Abusive preemption doesn't just take power away from local officials; it removes power from local communities.
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