why states matter

Everywhere lawmakers showing up to protect their consituents have a threshold of governing power, they can defend millions of Americans against Trump’s extreme and harmful policy agenda. They can enact policies that improve people’s lives, building momentum for a forward-looking vision for their states. They can block harmful laws from being passed, or mitigate the damage of the worst policies.

Trump and the MAGA faction want you to believe that government doesn’t improve people’s lives. That’s why they are dismantling the federal government. But the future of our country depends on our ability to prove them wrong. That’s why state legislatures — the 50 mini Congresses in state capitols — have never been more important.

The Power of State Lawmakers

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Ensure workers have livable wages and paid sick and family leave, so they don’t have to choose between their paychecks, their own health, or caring for their loved ones. 

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Protect people’s freedom to make healthcare decisions with their doctors, including access to a safe, legal abortion if needed. 

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Act on climate. Even without federal action, state lawmakers willing to do the work can ensure we have clean air to breathe and water to drink. 

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Make healthcare affordable so people can see a doctor when they need to, and pay for life-saving prescription drugs. 

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Provide a high-quality public education for every child. 

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Despite losses at the federal level, together the TSP community raised an unprecedented investment in state legislative elections in 2024 which helped to hold the Pennsylvania House, break the rightwing supermajority in North Carolina, and make significant progress towards flipping both chambers in Wisconsin, and more.

We’ve built and defended real governing power that can protect millions. And we’re going to do it again in 2025 and 2026.

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State lawmakers have the power to enact policies that can protect millions of Americans, and the overall direction of the country, from the worst impacts of a second Trump presidency.

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WE’VE BEEN PREPARING FOR THIS MOMENT.

Right now, state legislatures are the only place where we can reimagine a better future for all Americans. Fuel our work to build governing power for state lawmakers committed to improving lives:

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