Statehouse Futures Summit '24

Jul
4:00pm
Statehouse Futures Summit '24

By RFS, BISC, & DPN
A summit for our progressive future
Our fourth annual Statehouse Futures summit featuring panels on transformative policies and strategies for progressive leaders and advocates. From Run For Something Action Fund (RFS), Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC), and Democracy Policy Network (DPN).

Public Funding for Local Journalism
The DC Council introduced a groundbreaking bill allocating 0.1% of their budget to support local news outlets. Join advocates and lawmakers as they highlight local news' vital role in civic infrastructure, crucial in this pivotal election season.
Mark Histed, Sherry Taylor (DC), Katie Wilson (WA)

Public Duty, Private Danger: Ensuring Safety for Candidates and Elected Officials
8 in 10 local officials experience harassment, threats, & violence. Protecting candidates & elected officials is crucial. They must balance public accessibility with safety. Join our panel for insights and strategies from firsthand experiences to prioritize safety effectively.
Kristina Shelton (WI) & Tiffanie Harrison (TX)

Housing Affordability and Justice
Zoning changes alone won't solve housing affordability. We need public housing initiatives, tenant cooperatives, and strong tenant rights protections, including right to counsel. Learn about innovative models and legislation advancing social housing and tenant empowerment.
Paul Williams & Ora Prochovnick

The Will of the People: the 2024 Ballot Measure Landscape
Learn how advocates nationwide are using direct democracy to push policies directly to voters. Join us to discuss key ballot measures and how you can get involved in these critical campaigns.
Quentin Savwoir (BISC) & Marsha Donat (BISC)

How to Pitch a Newsroom During a Busy Presidential Election Year
Learn to navigate election year noise and effectively engage reporters. Discover the state of newsrooms, craft your reporter shortlist, refine compelling story angles, and master effective communication strategies for media outreach.
Caroline Sánchez-Avakian (BISC)

Taking a Ride on the Pollercoaster: The Issues That Matter in 2024, and How to Talk About Them
Inflation, abortion access, voting rights, & public safety are top issues for voters. How we discuss them matters. Explore polling and message testing trends at national and state levels to clarify how to effectively talk about these and other key issues in public discourse.
Danielle Deiseroth (Data for Progress) 

Awardees
Each year, Statehouse Futures features keynotes from our annual awardees. This year, you'll hear from:
- Fentrice Driskell (FL) on progressive leadership in a red state.
- Jason Wiener (CO) on the fight for worker-owned cooperatives. 
- Desiree Tims (OH) on the fight for direct ballot measures. 
hosted by
RFS, BISC, & DPN