PLI Bulletin
Foam Containers, Economics, Progressive Philosophy and More
Posted on April 24, 2019
Foam Food Container Prohibition Act: Expanded polystyrene is a lightweight material often used as foam food containers. After use, they often break into small beads, absorb toxins, and make their way into waterways where...
Five Words, Fifteen Podcasts, Advocacy Handbook and More
Posted on April 11, 2019
Prepare for an Aging Population Act: As the Baby Boom Generation ages, both state and local governments will need to respond with new programs and services. Shouldn’t we prepare now? The Prepare for an Aging...
Fair Pay, Gig Economy, Progressive Values and More
Posted on March 26, 2019
Fair Pay Act: For Women’s History Month, here’s a version of one of the strongest equal pay laws in the country. The Fair Pay Act provides that employers cannot engage in wage discrimination for...
Social Media, Youth Voting, Repro Rights and More
Posted on March 13, 2019
Transgender Equality Task Force Act: Based on legislation enacted in New Jersey, the Transgender Equality Task Force Act commissions a study to assess legal and societal barriers to equality and provide recommendations to the...
Cyber Security, Non-Verbal Communication, Youth Voting and More
Posted on February 27, 2019
Public Agency Cyber Security Act: Based on legislation that just passed the Virginia General Assembly, the Public Agency Cyber Security Act prohibits public agencies from using hardware, software, or other services that have been...
Non-Discrimination, E-Scooters, Hate Incidents and More
Posted on February 13, 2019
No Discrimination by Government Contractors Act: States, municipalities and counties have routinely included language in government contracts that prevent limited types of discrimination. The No Discrimination by Government Contractors Act expands protections to require...
Drones, Taxation, Speaking Like a Fourth-Grader and More
Posted on January 30, 2019
Tax Expenditure Sunset Act: All government spending should receive the same scrutiny. And yet, while budget line items are reviewed and adjusted every year, there are insufficient mechanisms for reviewing tax expenditures. The Tax...
New Model Bills, Drug Testing, Clean Energy and More
Posted on January 16, 2019
End Marijuana Drug Testing Act: Either recreational or medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states and the District of Columbia. Yet, perhaps half of employers conduct drug tests for marijuana on job candidates,...
The 150th Biweekly PLI Bulletin
Posted on January 2, 2019
Prescription Drug Affordability Act: Because of federal restrictions, states have found it hard to find a way to directly lower the cost of prescription drugs to their residents. This new legislation from Maryland, the...
Fossil Fuels Divestment, Ten Podcasts, New Progressive Agenda and More
Posted on December 19, 2018
Divestment from Fossil Fuels Act: Obviously, climate change is a tremendous threat to health, welfare and future prosperity. Nearly every state or locality can—at least—divest its retirement fund from fossil fuels as the State...