Policy Resources
Progressive States Network is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the work of progressive state legislators around the country and to the advancement of state policies that deliver on issues that matter to working families: strong wage standards and workplace freedom, balancing work and family responsibilities, health care for all, smart growth and clean energy, tax and budget reform, clean and fair elections, and technology investments to bridge the digital divide.
Policy Areas
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Election ReformCristina Francisco-McGuireSolutions for increasing participation and reducing the influence of money in politics include Vote by Mail, National Popular Vote, campaign finance reform, and more.
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HealthDevin BoermConnect with us on implementing the Affordable Care Act through strong state level policies with an emphasis on state based exchanges.
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ImmigrationSuman RaghunathanPSN's Immigration program supports state legislative leaders and advocates in challenging the rising anti-immigrant movement and promoting pro-immigrant policies and messaging.
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Tax & BudgetFind out more about corporate accountability, progressive tax reform, state banks, and other ways of strengthening economic development.
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Workers' RightsTim JudsonWork with us on basic labor standards that enjoy popular support such as paid sick days, paid family leave, raising the minimum wage,and wage law enforcement.
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Blueprint for Economic Security
In advance of 2011 state legislative sessions, Progressive States Network spearheaded an effort to provide coordinated messaging and policy solutions for states to ensure the economic security of working families and the middle class — a Blueprint for Economic Security. Policy priorities in the Blueprint included:
Rebuilding Prosperity: Ensuring responsible public investments that strengthen our communities and economic future through policies including: Corporate Transparency, Development Banks, Progressive Tax Reform, and Revenue Generation.
Job Creation: Jobs Workforce Development, Energy Efficient Schools and Buildings, and Financing Mechanisms to Leverage Investment for Clean Energy Projects.
Job Security: Protecting workers and providing security to working families through policies including: Paid Sick Days, Restoring the Minimum Wage, and Wage Law Enforcement.
Health Security: Promoting quality and affordable health care to protect families through Enacting Strong State Health Exchanges.