Leader Spotlight

Eric Lesser, Senator (First Hampden and Hampshire, MA)

March 8, 2019

Student Loan Bill of Rights NewDEAL Leader Massachusetts Senator Eric Lesser wrote an op-ed for the Boston Globe highlighting the heavy debt burdens many Americans carry, the shameful actions by loan servicers, and how these burdens hinder borrowers from economic success and building wealth. Senator Lesser is renewing his efforts […]

Amanda Edwards, Councilmember (Houston, TX)

March 1, 2019

Continuing the Harvey Recovery NewDEAL Leader Houston Councilmember Amanda Edwards is continuing to work to make sure her community has the resources it needs to complete the recovery from Hurricane Harvey, as many are still struggling to repair their homes even 18 months after the storm. Read more about Councilmember […]

Kerry Donovan & Brittany Petterson, Senators (Vail, CO and Lakewood, CO)

February 22, 2019

Women Leading in Colorado NewDEAL Leaders Senators Kerry Donovan and Brittany Pettersen were profiled by NBC News this week as part the “Fab Five”, five female friends who all won Colorado Senate seats in November, helped flip the chamber and are now part of the country’s first female-led majority caucus. […]

Brandon Whipple, State Representative (Wichita, KS)

February 15, 2019

Expanding Access to Education NewDEAL Leader Kansas Representative Brandon Whipple filed three bills this week to increase college access and help reduce potential student debt. His bills would provide a tax credit to students receiving Pell Grants, expand the types of alternative college credits that can be transferred, and end […]

Jack Schnirman, County Comptroller (Nassau County, NY)

February 8, 2019

Open Checkbook NewDEAL Leader Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced Open Checkbook, a new website to expand transparency and let the public explore how the county spends taxpayer money. The first phase allows users to track spending by department, vendor, and expense categories, and currently includes data dating back to […]

Rafael Anchia, Representative (Dallas, TX)

February 1, 2019

Identifying Climate Change Solutions NewDEAL Leader Texas Representative Rafael Anchia filed a bill this week that would create a Global Climate Change Commission for the state of Texas. The Commission would study ways to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and boost public and private investments in clean energy. Learn more […]Rafael Anchia | Representative | Dallas, TX

Latest News

Press Release: Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5, jonathon@newdealleaders.org Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda Policymakers and leading experts develop state and local solutions to combat global warming, grow a clean economy, and protect communities Washington, DC – As the national […]

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NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress Co-chairs of Forum’s Education Policy Group stress alarming learning loss for students without access to high-speed home internet Washington, D.C. – Emphasizing that COVID-19 has the potential to set-back […]

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Recent News

Press Release: Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda

August 17, 2020

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5, jonathon@newdealleaders.org Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda Policymakers and leading experts develop state and local solutions to combat global warming, grow a clean economy, and protect communities Washington, DC – As the national […]

NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

July 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress Co-chairs of Forum’s Education Policy Group stress alarming learning loss for students without access to high-speed home internet Washington, D.C. – Emphasizing that COVID-19 has the potential to set-back […]

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes

July 7, 2020

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes Renewing America Task Force will recommend state/local policies to rebuild country in stronger, more equitable way Washington, D.C. – The NewDEAL Forum today launched the Renewing America Task Force to identify and promote the most effective state and local […]