Strengthening Democracy

Restoring Confidence in Elections

October 28, 2021

Problem Securing and safeguarding the right to vote is vitally important, especially as some states have worked to suppress voters. We must make sure every vote counts – whether that is through the traditional polls or through vote-by-mail ballots. Solution I have introduced bills that would do the following: Requires […]Troy Singleton | Senator | Moorestown, NJ

Expanding Access to the Ballot Box

October 25, 2021

Problem Our 2020 election cycle faced an unprecedented public health crisis that forced cities and states to act immediately to not only protect citizens’ right to vote but their health and safety while exercising that right. Last year, nearly half the nation voted by mail or absentee ballots. Solution […]Jason Frierson | Speaker of the Assembly | Las Vegas, NV

Enhancing Access to the At-Home Ballot Box

October 25, 2021

Problem More and more Mainers and individuals across the country are utilizing the option to vote from home. This is especially true in Maine where our population is the oldest in the country and absentee voting provides an accessible option for casting a ballot for older Mainers and persons with […]Ryan Fecteau | Speaker of the House | Biddeford, ME 2021 Challenge Finalist

Election Transparency and Integrity

October 25, 2021

Problem We must lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds the activities of groups working to influence the political process. At a time of increased misinformation and distrust it is more important than ever that the public is provided the information they need to make informed decisions on the policies […]Troy Singleton | Senator | Moorestown, NJ

Civics Education – Middle School through College

October 25, 2021

Problem The events that transpired on January 6th represent one of the darkest days in American history. It showed the vital importance of civics education. We need to properly educate our young people so they can become critical thinkers who are able to discern truth from fiction. They must understand […]Troy Singleton | Senator | Moorestown, NJ 2021 Challenge Finalist

Recent News

NewDEAL Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th

January 6, 2022

As we mark one year since the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, the memory of that day must strengthen the resolve of leaders who care about the health of our democracy to protect the right of every eligible American to vote and to ensure the results of those votes […]

Washington Center for Equitable Growth: Equitable Growth joins NewDEAL Leaders to discuss child care in the post-pandemic U.S. economy

December 8, 2021

As the U.S. Congress finalizes its negotiations around the Build Back Better Act, policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels of government continue working to rebuild their respective economies in the wake of the coronavirus recession. Against this backdrop, the NewDEAL Leaders, a network of pro-growth elected progressives from state and […]

Communications Daily: States Plan for Key Role in $42.5B Broadband Program

December 1, 2021

State broadband leaders see opportunity for transformational change with at least $100 million coming to each state from the infrastructure law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. States are in planning stages as NTIA prepares to distribute funding, said officials and other experts in interviews after President Joe Biden […]

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