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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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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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. […]
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 […]
Read More… from State Lawmakers Are Providing Real Solutions for Trump’s Affordability Crisis
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 […]
Read More… from The States Project’s Strategy in a Second Trump Era
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 […]
The States Project helped state legislative candidates dramatically overperform the top of the ticket and notch crucial wins in a tough political environment. It’s time for national Democrats to take notice. As the dust from the 2024 election cycle continues to settle, one thing has become clear: Even on a difficult night for Democrats on […]
Read More… from The Future of the Democratic Party Starts in the States
State legislatures are an insurance policy to protect our country from the Presidency being stolen. Since Trump’s last attempt at election subversion in 2020, Congress has enacted the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA), and the U.S. Supreme Court has rightfully ruled that state legislatures do not have complete and total control over federal elections. […]
Read More… from State Legislatures: Our Insurance Policy Against Election Subversion
Want to support a specific target state this year? Join one of our incredible TSP Giving Circles and help them reach their goal! 100% of the amount received from Giving Circles to fuel The States Project’s electoral work goes out the door to states. Supercharge these Giving Circles […]
