PLI Bulletin

Climate Disasters, Warehouse Workers, Musk Mistakes and More

Posted on April 2, 2025

Warehouse Worker Protection Act: Many warehouse workers are subjected to dangerous conditions and unfair practices. The Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires employers to disclose production quotas, prevents quotas from interfering with meal or rest periods or use of bathroom facilities, and mandates disclosure and recordkeeping.

MAGA’s Musk mistake: Tuesday’s elections brought good news. MAGA candidates ran at least 10 points behind 2024 Trump votes and, perhaps best of all, Elon Musk dragged them all down. How should you use this in messaging? Read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.

The Young Turks Podcast: For more than 20 years, The Young Turks, hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, have lifted up progressive voices and delivered news and commentary.

Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay: Vermont and New York became the first states to pass “climate Superfund” laws and lawmakers in nearly a dozen other states are pressing similar legislation, explains Stateline.

Ten ways states can preserve health care during the Trump Administration: As the federal government erodes affordability and access to health care, the Center for American Progress describes ten counter-policies.

Latest Progressive Agenda for States & Localities: The 2025 edition of our Progressive Agenda highlights 50 model bills and hyperlinks to more than 240 models.