December, 2019 in Civil rights, Criminal Justice Reform, Democracy, guns, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Reproductive Rights
2019 was a big year in state legislatures. Important battles to strengthen our democracy, improve the lives of working families, advance reproductive freedom, defend civil rights, and protect the environment were won and lost in states across the nation. These battles impact the lives of Americans every day, yet so many of these stories never […]
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December, 2019 in Progressive Governance Academy, Training
The Progressive Governance Academy (PGA) will be hosting a two-day governance training for progressive state and local elected officials from the state of Maine on January 11th and 12th in Portland, Maine. The training will take place tentatively from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, January 11th and will run from 9am to 12pm on Sunday, January […]
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December, 2019 in Democracy, Family Economic Security, Health Care, Michigan, Polling
Key Findings from Michigan Statewide Polls for the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) reveal strong support for action on health care affordability, economic justice, and election security Voters support health care reforms and progressive economic initiatives A recent poll conducted by Lincoln Park Strategies for SiX shows that economic concerns around the skyrocketing cost of health […]
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December, 2019 in Economy, Income inequality, Overtime, Wages
During this season of reflection and gratitude, we would like to pause to acknowledge the bold steps some lawmakers and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are taking on behalf of people in Michigan who work more than 40 hours each week but who aren’t being compensated for their extra hours. Several weeks ago, the Governor announced a […]
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December, 2019 in Governance, Training
The Progressive Governance Academy (PGA) will be hosting a two-day governance training for state legislators from the state of Minnesota on January 24th and 25th in St. Paul – exact location to be confirmed. The training will take place tentatively from 1-5pm on Friday, January 24th and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on […]
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December, 2019 in Agriculture, Democracy, PGA, Reproductive Freedom Leadership Council
As we approach the holidays, we at SiX want to thank our incredible network of state legislators. Serving as a state legislator is no easy task, and we are grateful for the dedication and courage they bring to the job.
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