PLI Bulletin
Rideshare Protections, Election Analysis, Right-Wing Lies and More
Posted on May 28, 2025
Too Young to Test: Given their age, skills and abilities, it is developmentally inappropriate to administer standardized tests to students in prekindergarten through grade two unless it is necessary for diagnostic screening. In recognition of the current season of coast-to-coast over-testing, consider sponsoring the Too Young to Test Act.
Despite right-wing lies, crime is down: Trump and his allies rely on fear to advance their authoritarian agenda. Their favorite tactic is to spread fear about crime, with the explicit or implicit understanding that they are talking about immigrants and other people of color. But it’s a lie. For more, read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
State Voting Rights Acts Explained: This is a series of videos from the Center for American Progress. Recent segments explain rules about voter intimidation, racial vote dilution and preclearance.
Deep dive into why Harris lost: A small but crucial set of voters, especially younger men, voters of color and infrequent voters, moved from Biden in 2020 to Trump in 2024. But Trump’s gains were smaller in the battleground states, reports Catalist.
Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections: Despite lobbying campaigns by Uber and Lyft, advocates are winning more rights for drivers in states and cities, explains Stateline.
Featured model bills on Consumer Protection: These include privacy, tenants’ rights, laws about debt, and product safety and fairness, published in our 2025 Progressive Agenda.
Open Meetings, Congestion Pricing, Speed Limiters and More
Posted on May 13, 2025
Open Meetings Act: Livestreaming has become cheap and technologically easy so there’s no reason why public meetings shouldn’t be livestreamed. The Open Meetings Act requires government boards and commissions to make their meetings open...
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....
Climate Laws, Drug Affordability, War Room and More
Posted on April 16, 2025
Prescription Drug Affordability Act: Maryland recently strengthened and broadened its landmark drug pricing law. The Prescription Drug Affordability Act, based on the Maryland model, establishes a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to review and establish...
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...
Schools, Vaccines, Bullies and More
Posted on March 18, 2025
Cellphone Free Schools Act: With a few exceptions, the use of cellphones by students during school is disruptive to learning. The Cellphone Free Schools Act generally prohibits students from using electronic communication devices in...
Taxpayer Protection, Consumer Protection, Recession and More
Posted on March 5, 2025
Taxpayer Protection Act: All too often, companies will receive an economic development subsidy and then fail to keep its side of the bargain. The Taxpayer Protection Act provides that if a subsidized company fails...
Auto Insurance, Manufactured Homes, Simple Messages and More
Posted on February 18, 2025
Minimum Auto Insurance Fairness Act: All states have minimum required insurance coverage for autos, but many of them are absurdly low, often because they were last adjusted decades ago. The Minimum Auto Insurance Fairness...
Rent, Detainers, Billionaires and More
Posted on February 4, 2025
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...
Abortion Pills, Protecting Libraries, Progressive Agenda and More
Posted on January 21, 2025
Freedom to Read Act: Conservatives are trying to censor information about subjects that make them uncomfortable, usually about race, gender and sexuality. The Freedom to Read Act, modeled after laws recently enacted in six...