Fair Competition in Residential Rent Act: Rental rates are going up in part because of anti-competitive practices by landlords who use algorithmic rent-setting software. The Fair Competition in Residential Rent Act prohibits rental property owners from engaging in rent-fixing.
It’s the greed: Despite Iran, ICE, Epstein, and rampant corruption, the issue that Americans really care about this year is their own cost of living. While progressives love to answer public concerns with promises of specific legislation, that’s not the solution here. For more, see the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
The Affordability Gap for Gen Z: This Reuters Econ World Podcast is a conversation, including NYC Councilmember Chi Osse, about addressing affordability.
Despite Billions at Stake, Few States Study Tax Gaps: Many states face budget shortfalls. Many of them could fill much of the gap by focusing on collecting unpaid taxes already owed, Pew Research Center explains.
College sports are a huge moneymaker: NCAA Division 1 sports earns more money than every U.S. professional sports league except the NFL. The Economic Policy Center reports on the financing of college sports.
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.
Despite Iran, ICE, Epstein, and rampant corruption, the issue that Americans really care about this year is their own cost of living. While progressives love to answer public concerns with promises of specific legislation,...
Price Gouging Prohibition Act: While Americans are focused on affordability, gasoline and diesel prices are going through the roof. What can legislators do? The Price Gouging Prohibition Act impowers the state to prevent grossly...
Current prices for gasoline, diesel fuel and other petrochemical products are not based on the market. They are a failure of the market system and it’s time for progressives to talk about it. As...
Resolution Against Deceptive Practices in Reproductive Health: Unregulated Pregnancy Clinics (UPCs) are intended to deceive. They look like legitimate medical providers in order to deliver anti-abortion disinformation in the guise of medicine. The Resolution...
We are engaged in a struggle to preserve democracy, the rule of law, and a nation that at least attempts to pursue justice. Someday we’re all going to wonder if we did enough. These...
Qualified Oversight in Reproductive Care Act: If an unregulated pregnancy clinic (UPC) is offering medical services, then it needs to be held to the standards of a legitimate health care provider. The Qualified Oversight...
Eighty percent of unregulated pregnancy clinics (UPCs) offer obstetric ultrasound examinations. That procedure requires supervision by a doctor. But in many or most cases, supervision isn’t happening. An obstetric ultrasound examination requires an order...
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...
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 and FOIA or Public Records request to see what’s...