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New Research: It’s Possible for Democrats’ Policy Agenda to Reflect the Party’s Values and Resonate with Voters
A new survey conducted by Blue Rose Research confirms that The States Project’s 2025 Policy Agenda offers a promising path forward — and it starts in the states. First, we want to acknowledge the tragic events that took place in Minnesota this past weekend. Violence against public officials has no place in a functioning democracy. […]
Dems Figure Out #Resistance Under Trump 2.0
Given the GOP’s control of Congress, Mandara Meyers, the executive director of the States Project, said that “success really starts in the states,” and state legislatures will be an important arena for Democrats to establish their priorities. […]
A message from TSP’s leaders mourning the tragedy in Minnesota
We’re gutted by the news coming out of Minnesota this morning. Last night, two state lawmakers, Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman, and their spouses were shot in their homes. Senator Hoffman and his wife are in surgery; Leader Hortman and her husband were murdered. There are no words to fully convey the […]
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The Data Is In
Democrats in Disarray. The road back.
In federal chaos, state legislative Democrats see opportunity
ICYMI: A new report by The Washington Post’s Dan Merica on Monday highlights The States Project’s efforts to shine a spotlight on the power of state legislatures while the federal government is in turmoil due to President Trump’s chaotic leadership. Topline: “The States Project, a Democratic-aligned organization that has spent $150 million…since 2017, say disarray at the federal level […]
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In federal chaos, state legislative Democrats see opportunity
The Trump Administration is Undermining Healthcare — States Are Fighting Back
MEMO: As the Trump administration pulls back on affordable healthcare protections and research funding, and fires the federal employees responsible for responding to outbreaks of bird flu and measles, state lawmakers are advancing policies to protect their constituents and make lifesaving healthcare more affordable. From medical debt forgiveness to maternal health expansion and food safety, here’s […]
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