PLI Bulletin
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 owners from engaging in rent-fixing.
States and localities shouldn’t cooperate with ICE detainers: Right now, some Democrats are trying to “move to the right” on immigration. Some are supporting legislation to undo “sanctuary” policies that have blocked state or local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE detainers. That is a mistake. For more, read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
Political scientists alarmed by Trump’s disregard for checks on the executive branch: This is an interview with a professor of constitutional law at Columbia University, on NPR.
AP-NORC poll shows Americans mistrust billionaires: It is a bad thing “if the president relies on billionaires for advice about government,” according to 60 percent of Americans in a recent Associated Press-NORC Center poll. Only 12 percent of Americans and only 20 percent of Republicans think it’s a good thing.
State, local officials plan for immigration enforcement at schools: Red state schools are told to welcome ICE agents while blue states urge keeping school a safe place, a Stateline article explains.
2025 Progressive Agenda for States & Localities: The latest edition of our Progressive Agenda highlights 50 model bills and hyperlinks to more than 230 models.
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...
Election Lessons, Biggest Issues, Progressive Agenda and More
Posted on January 7, 2025
Immigrant Tenant Protection Act: This model is based on a 2019 law enacted in Illinois and, sadly, is timely again. The Immigrant Tenant Protection Act prohibits a landlord from disclosing or threatening to disclose,...
Health Care, Chevron Doctrine, Communications Strategy and More
Posted on December 10, 2024
Green Buildings Act: Since 2009, many cities and states have adopted a requirement of LEED certification for a variety of buildings. The Green Buildings Act adopts LEED standards for the construction or renovation of...
What Went Wrong, Solutions, Achievable Goals and More
Posted on November 27, 2024
Protections from Forever Chemicals Act: A family of chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment, are used in many household products and have been linked...
Protecting Immigrants, Abortion Rights, The Future and More
Posted on November 13, 2024
No Involvement in Immigration Detentions Act: Here we go again. The Trump Administration will pressure state and local police to participate in detentions. The No Involvement in Immigration Detentions Act prohibits a state or...
Fascism, Rescue Funds, Voter Protection and More
Posted on October 29, 2024
Voter Protection Act: The right wing is working to prevent Americans from voting through suppression and intimidation. The Voter Protection Act bans specific types of intimidation and suppression, establishes a Voter’s Bill of Rights, and requires...
Toolkits, Vouchers, Voting and More
Posted on October 16, 2024
Right to Vote at College Campuses Act: College students aged 18 and over have the right to vote, of course, but off-campus voting sites are often difficult for students to reach. The Right to...
20 Questions, 911 Breakdowns, 538 Politics and More
Posted on October 1, 2024
Safeguard Fair Elections Act: Right now, extremists are trying to destroy our democratic system by compelling election officials to lie about election results. This is manifestly unAmerican. The Safeguard Fair Elections Act blocks efforts to subvert...
Project 2025, Teacher Pay, Nonverbal Communication and More
Posted on September 17, 2024
Stop Intimidation of Public Officials Act: In recent years, there has been a steep increase in the number and severity of threats against public officials. The Stop Intimidation of Public Officials Act makes it a felony...