PLI Bulletin

Full Disclosure, Fighting Back, Lawlessness and More

Posted on May 1, 2025

Full Disclosure Act: America has a long history of cynicism about politics and politicians. It is essential to ensure not only that public officials are ethical, but that there is no appearance of impropriety. The Full Disclosure Act safeguards lawmakers’ ethics by requiring public disclosure of any possible conflicts of interest.

A blitzkrieg of lawlessness: We are missing the forest for the trees. Nearly everything Trump and his administration have done is illegal, and that is the whole point. It is an all-out attack on the rule of law and the judicial branch of government. For more, read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.

The Tech Trends Reshaping State and Local Government: The Tyler Tech Podcast explores how state and local governments are adapting to an evolving tech landscape, especially AI.

Press Watch: For those of us who get frustrated with the mainstream media, Press Watch is a breath of fresh air. There are lots of very helpful stories here.

How We Fight Back—Building a Media Ecosystem: If you are looking for solutions, veteran political consultant Will Robinson explains how we need to fight on the Internet, and yes, you have a list of followers who can and should help.

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