Reproductive Care Access and Information Act: Conservative states spend hundreds of millions of dollars supporting Unregulated Pregnancy Clinics (UPCs) and much of that goes into advertising. The Reproductive Care Access and Information Act authorizes a modest state appropriation to support and 800 number an website directing residents to legitimate, patient-centered reproductive health clinics.
Counterprogram UPC disinformation: Most UPCs advertise themselves to potential clients as if they were comprehensive reproductive health care providers. And there are a lot of ads. Google alone was paid $10 million over two years by UPCs. For what you can do, see the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
Crime data made interesting: The Jeff-alytics Podcast dives deep into crime statistics, both nationally and locally. For example, listen to his 2025 Year in Review.
States are banning AI for behavioral health: Illinois and Nevada have banned therapy by AI chatbots, New York and Utah enacted laws requiring disclosure, and California and Pennsylvania are among the states considering action this year, explains an article in Stateline.
Voters oppose ICE: Recent polling shows that, except for hardcore MAGA supporters, Americans disapprove of ICE and believe it is making cities less safe. Recent polls include CBS News, CNN and Quinnipiac.
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.