PLI Bulletin
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...
Messaging Pocket Guide, Agenda for Workers, Gender-Free Restrooms and More
Posted on December 5, 2018
Gender Free Restrooms Act: Interested in a simple, commonsense, no-cost progressive policy for states and localities? The Gender-Free Restrooms Act requires that any single-user toilet facility in a public building or place of public...
Thanksgiving Arguments, Drug Costs, Body Cameras and More
Posted on November 20, 2018
Fair Minimum Wage Act: Nearly every state should emphasize a Fair Minimum Wage Act in 2019, especially when progressives can point to a neighboring state with a higher minimum wage. EPI’s minimum wage...
Juvenile Justice, Progressive Cities, Ballot Initiatives and More
Posted on November 6, 2018
Juvenile Justice Reform Act: This model bill combines three reforms. First, it restricts the use of pretrial confinement to young offenders who actually pose a danger to society or where there is a realistic...
Voting Machines, Community Schools, Best Cities and More
Posted on October 24, 2018
Voting Systems Reform Act: Our voting systems are under attack from both international cyber warriors and domestic right-wing partisans. The Voting Systems Reform Act would require all jurisdictions to defend themselves by using modern...