Subject: Make Progress Happen
From: Denise Cardinal <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:50 -0500 (CDT)

::: ProgressNow - Advancing Progressive Agendas, State by State ::: 

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Below are a few great examples of how progressive policies can win
with the help of our state affiliates. From standing up for equal
rights to putting our future, not corporations, first, ProgressNow
works to ensure there is widespread support for progressive values.
These are just 2 of our 21 states doing what we do every day -
make progress happen, and happen NOW.

As always, let me know what you think, or even better, contribute to
us here.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=Bw5e90xe3csdgO_LT3Qhlw

Best,
Denise Cardinal
Executive Director
ProgressNow
ProgressNow Education

Alliance for a Better Minnesota Celebrates Marriage Equality

On Tuesday, May 14th, Minnesota became the twelfth state to legalize
same-sex marriage. This historic moment would not have been possible
without the progressive politicians in office that Alliance for a
Better Minnesota helped elect. The passage of marriage equality shows
us exactly what's possible with middle class majorities in the
legislature and a progressive Governor in office.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=enpBNEl3twdqFWmaBlTcBA

However, Alliance for a Better Minnesota reminds us that with a
Republican Governor, the circumstances would be completely different.
Minnesota would be looking at another state shutdown, more budget cuts
than you could imagine and no landmark marriage equality. We can stop
that from happening, but we need your help. By supporting our work,
you are helping us make history in the years to come!

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=-AOkJNyG0aCyMsyB5BM0tQ

Fuse Washington Supports Governor Inslee's Plan to Put Kids
First

The Washington state legislature entered a 30-day special session this
past Monday, May 13th, with the budget being one of the key items on
the agenda. Governor Inslee announced his plan for a budget that would
help fund our kids' schools by closing unjust tax loopholes.
Specifically Governor Inslee hopes to end tax giveaways to Big Oil
companies and other wealthy special interests that are failing to pay
their fair share. The Governor's plan would also extend the
legislation passed in 2010 to raise revenue temporarily. The money
saved would be reinvested in our kids' K-12 classrooms and help
ensure that schools have the resources they need to provide quality
education.
http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=woCTKH-_TegYFIJHwJYmfQ

Fuse Washington is in support of Governor Inslee's plan because
it is in line with their progressive campaign to achieve balanced
solutions to Washington state's severe fiscal challenges. This
campaign aims to protect critical investments in our families,
communities, and our future by closing unjustified tax loopholes and
raising revenues. They also coordinate with the "Our
Economic Future Coalition," bringing together more than 160
organizations in a coordinated communications, field, and advocacy
campaign. 

Join Fuse Washington in helping the future generation by sending a
message to your legislators asking them to support Governor
Inslee's plan and put our kids first.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=0cuY4yHYfrlylpM2IApB-g

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