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State Futures

@state-futures.bsky.social

Building state capacity to govern boldly in the public interest. https://www.statefutures.org/

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State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As the country watches what's unfolding at Delaney Hall, we released a new issue brief documenting how state legislators are responding to aggressive federal law enforcement tactics. States have real power, and they're using it. www.statefutures.org/research/iss...

State Legislators Act to Address Aggressive Federal Law Enforcement Activity — STATE FUTURES

In response to ongoing changes in federal immigration policy and enforcement, states are taking an active role in shaping how immigration laws are carried out within their borders. As federal agencies...

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Legal AF@legalafmtn.bsky.social · 3mo ago

TN Rep. Justin Pearson: They're doing everything they can to dilute our political power because they know that once we recognize who's really benefiting from this injustice, we'll be able to actively do something about it.

State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

New from State Futures + SHVS at Princeton — 100M Americans have medical debt, and states have power to offer solutions. Our new issue brief highlights how they're doing it: canceling medical debt, banning it from credit reports, curbing predatory collection, and more. Read: tinyurl.com/2wh5dukk

State Legislative Actions to Address Medical Debt — STATE FUTURES

In response to ongoing changes in federal immigration policy and enforcement, states are taking an active role in shaping how immigration laws are carried out within their borders. As federal agencies...

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State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

States are pushing back against a hostile federal government. In @stateline.org State Futures is cited for our work tracking hundreds of bills across the country to fight for civil liberties, public safety, and democratic accountability. Read more: tinyurl.com/3vetpcwy

As Trump looks to punish foes, Democratic states find ways to push back • Stateline

The Trump administration has begun wielding federal resources as a weapon against states, using dollars to cajole and threaten them into complying with its political agenda. President Donald Trump is ...

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State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In an op-ed in @talkingpointsmemo.com, our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social charts how states are protecting people held in mass detention facilities. This follows State Futures’ release of a new Issue Brief on detention facilities. Op-ed: tinyurl.com/bdh4ejvh Issue Brief: tinyurl.com/na89jdk6

Trump Wants to Build Massive New Detention Centers. States Are Blocking Their Construction.

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis....

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State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Live now: our Federal Response Bill Tracker catalogs over 200 bills from 31 states related to immigration enforcement, rule of law and election security. States are stepping up to meet the moment, and State Futures is here to help them work together to protect the rule of law and our communities.

State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We launched the State Futures Federal Response Coalition: a cross-state group of lawmakers coordinating responses to federal overreach. The Coalition includes 104 members from 35 states. It is a powerful network of state leaders working together to defend civil liberties and protect state authority.

State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The power struggle over data center regulation has come to statehouses across the country. Policymakers in a dozen states are leading in the fight to keep their residents’ utility costs down by proposing pauses or bans on data center construction. stateline.org/2026/03/06/t...

Temporarily banning data centers draws more interest from state, local officials • Stateline

As communities’ concerns grow over rising electricity prices and the environmental effects of data centers, some local and state officials want to halt development of the facilities.Lawmakers in at le...

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State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 5mo ago

States are leading in the fight to make drug prices more affordable. Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social spoke with @bloomberglaw.com about new prescription drug affordability boards (PDABs) legislation that is moving in Virginia. Read more: news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...

Virginia Pushes for Board Tying Drug Costs to Medicare Prices

High prescription drug costs are facing greater oversight at the state level as Virginia lawmakers charge ahead with measures to lower prices, joining a handful of states already at odds with the phar...

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State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 6mo ago

State and local officials are stepping up to limit cooperation with ICE as federal action stalls. Our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social highlights the growing power of states to act when Congress is gridlocked. newrepublic.com/article/2064...

Forget Congress—the Real Leaders Who Might Stop ICE Are Local

When Kentucky’s Andy Beshear says ICE should be withdrawn from its deployments, you know something interesting is happening out there.

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Lindsay Sabadosa@sabadosama.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Legislators from across the country are standing strong, standing together, and #StandingwithMinnesota. Thank you @state-futures.bsky.social for organizing us!

State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today, a new video features 36 lawmakers from 11 states standing with Minnesota and calling for accountability. State Futures is proud to help bring this coordinated effort to life, as state policymakers come together to defend democratic values.

State Futures@state-futures.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today, a new video features 36 lawmakers from 11 states standing with Minnesota and calling for accountability. State Futures is proud to help bring this coordinated effort to life, as state policymakers come together to defend democratic values.

Brennan Center@brennancenter.org · 7mo ago

As the gov't retreats from its role of coordinating election security support and oversight, state lawmakers are stepping up. Our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security.

How State Legislators Can Protect Election Integrity and Security

This issue brief outlines state legislators’ tools to ensure elections remain secure, accessible, and trusted.

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