Unemployment Insurance Reforms NewDEAL Leaders Michigan Representatives Darrin Camilleri and Donna Lasinski joined a colleague this week to unveil a 10-bill package of reforms to update the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency. The bills seek to restore maximum benefit rates, which haven’t changed in two decades; extend eligibility periods back to […]

A Green Agenda for the Future NewDEAL Leader New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the county’s new GreeNCC Agenda to combat climate change and protect the environment as the county grows and builds. The agenda focuses on clean water, sustainable communities, cleaner energy, and more, and County Executive Meyer […]

Addressing the Roots of Crime NewDEAL Leader Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein unveiled a new pilot program to reduce theft recidivism, aiming to address the underlying needs and instability that drive an individual to repeat theft rather than simply punishing the crime. Repeat offenders who have stolen from large stores […]

Helping New Jersey’s Veterans NewDEAL Leaders New Jersey Senators Vin Gopal and Troy Singleton had bills signed into law last week as part of a package aimed at improving support for veterans. Senator Gopal was a co-sponsor on two of the bills, including one to extend property tax deductions to […]

Below are ten examples of the many ways NewDEAL members are working to make progress. NewDEAL urges leaders across the country to follow these example while also recognizing that federal action is desperately needed. We must not to let this moment pass without taking serious action to prevent gun violence. […]

Supporting Pregnant and Post-Partum Women Serving Time NewDEAL Leader Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer successfully championed the approval of $500,000 in grants to provide comprehensive services for pregnant women and new mothers serving time in jail. The grants will fund the work of two long-standing nonprofits, which will provide counseling, […]

Investing in Affordable Housing NewDEAL Leader St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman unveiled a new 10-year affordable housing plan that will help an estimated 7000 households. His plan focuses on the construction of new multifamily housing units, new accessory dwelling units to add to housing stock, new funding for an affordable […]

This week, 6 NewDEAL Mayors were announced as part of the 3rd class of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, through which 41 mayors from around the world will participate in a yearlong education program to develop municipal executive leadership. NewDEAL Mayors in this year’s class are Kate Gallego (Phoenix, […]

Criminal Justice Reform As his county explores the financial feasibility of reducing or eliminating criminal fees and fines, NewDEAL Leader Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is advocating for the reduction of court fees and fines to reform the criminal justice system into one that does not discriminate based on poverty. […]