Mostly Economics Podcast #21: Preserving Progress at the State Level

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Sep 18, 2025, 4:31:13 PM (5 days ago) Sep 18
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Dean speaks to Laura Dresser about how state and local policies can transform working people's lives even when federal action isn’t viable.

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In the newest episode of Mostly Economics, Dean speaks to Laura Dresser, Associate Director of Wisconsin's High Road Strategy Center, about how state and local policies can transform working people's lives even when federal action isn’t viable.

 

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Dresser explains how Wisconsin's anti-union legislation cut unionization rates in half, while highlighting successful state-level wins on minimum wage increases, community college accessibility, and childcare support. They explore how progressive cities and states can serve as "monasteries" preserving and advancing worker-friendly policies during challenging federal periods, from transportation investments to tipped worker protections.

 

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