Public Right to Know: This is a model Freedom of Information Act or Public Records Act letter to demand information about UPCs. The Public Right to Know Model Letter can be signed by legislators or activists, and can apply to counties, cities and towns where those might collect complaints about UPCs.
Use existing laws to find out more about UPCs: Legislators and members of the public know very little about the state’s (or city’s) interactions with unregulated pregnancy clinics (UPCs). You can and should file an FOIA or Public Records request to see what’s in existing government files. For more, see the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
The Secret Plan to End U.S. Climate Regulations: Actually, it is no secret. But the New York Times does a good job reporting on this crucial issue.
Communities fight ICE detention centers but have few tools to stop them: ICE is trying to buy up warehouses all over the country and convert them into detention centers. This could put a tremendous strain on local community resources like electricity, water, and sewage. Unfortunately, the federal government is exempt from local zoning, explains Stateline.
Five Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels: The fossil fuels industry receives a huge variety of special tax breaks and subsidies, according to a report from the Center for American Progress.
2026 Progressive Agenda for States & Localities: PLI has published the latest edition of our Progressive Agenda, which highlights 50 model bills and hyperlinks to more than 250 models. Different proposals fit blue, purple and red states.