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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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On the Move
Executive Leadership Transitions at The States Project
TSP Elevates Mandara Meyers to Executive Director; Daniel Squadron to Expand Strategic Impact as President
NEW YORK – The States Project (TSP) today announced a strategic evolution in its leadership to expand its capacity to build the power in states to achieve the American Promise. Mandara Meyers, previously Chief Programs Officer, has been appointed Executive Director, taking the helm of The States Project’s daily operations and leading on its strategic priorities. […]
State Lawmakers Are Providing Real Solutions for Trump’s Affordability Crisis
MEMO: With grocery and gas prices already straining family budgets — and President Trump’s tariffs set to drive up costs even further — Democratic lawmakers are taking action in state legislatures across the country. See below for more details on how these lawmakers are taking significant steps to address the affordability gap by passing policies that […]
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The States Project’s Strategy in a Second Trump Era
Without any regard for Americans’ safety — the quality of water we drink, the food we eat, whether flights will land safely, or we can even visit national parks — Trump and his billionaire buddies are dismantling the federal government because they want you to believe that government doesn’t improve people’s lives. The future of […]
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Giving Circles: Here’s the Plan
If you feel mentally and emotionally exhausted by the political headlines right now, you’re not alone. But there are ways to take action during this moment, and they do matter. State legislatures are the front lines for democracy, which matters now more than ever. Here are three ways that early money raised by our community […]
Democrats find hope in state legislative races
Watch: Why State Legislatures are Key for Election Certification and Democracy with Marc Elias and Daniel Squadron
While Congress makes laws for the whole country, the reality is that people’s everyday lives are more affected by their state legislature. So why don’t we pay more attention to state legislative races? Especially when extremist candidates are winning seats? Daniel Squadron of The States Project joins to discuss the power of state legislatures, why everyone should pay attention to these down-ballot races this fall and how to get involved. […]
