Rick Kriseman, Mayor (St. Petersburg, FL)
Leading on Climate NewDEAL Leader St. Petersburg, FL Mayor Rick Kriseman was named to Apolitical’s Climate 100, a list of the world’s most influential people in climate policy. Mayor Kriseman was the only American mayor named to the list, and was recognized for his work to reduce air pollution, implement […]
Jon Mitchell, Mayor (New Bedford, MA)
Building the Alternative Energy Economy NewDEAL Leader New Bedford, MA Mayor Jon Mitchell welcomed new state plans to build offshore wind facilities in his city, harnessing the area’s commercial port and high winds to provide 1600 megawatts of electricity by 2027. Mayor Mitchell has been working for years to make […]
Eric Lesser, Senator (First Hampden and Hampshire, MA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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On behalf of our 160 members who hold state and local elected offices across the nation, the NewDEAL condemns the rioters who assaulted the U.S. Capitol, as well as President Trump for inciting yesterday’s insurrection. The President’s rhetoric and actions exhibited his complete lack of respect for the institutions at the heart of American democracy.
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 […]
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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