Democratic Municipal Officials Digest
Week of 5/9/2022

DMO Update

• DMO 2022 May Day Report

• Angela Rogensues Named Blue Star Rising

• DMO Statement on the Leaked Decision to Overturn Roe

Quick Links

• DNC Digital Security Checklist

• Marijuana ‘Sin Tax’ Collections Show Signs of Outpacing Alcohol

• Cities Mobilize for Roe Reversal by Strengthening Abortion Safe Havens

Ideas for Cities

• Allocate city funds to support local abortion care, as pioneered by Austin, New York City, and Chicago

• Infrastructure Opportunities for Small Communities

• How Public Schools Are Going Net Zero

Advisory Board Updates

• UAW joins petition drive to send $15 minimum wage proposal to Michigan voters in November

• PPAF – Join the May 14th Day of Action for reproductive rights

• AFSCME – Report highlights need for state and local government jobs

News for Democrats

• Alabama ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth takes effect

• FACT SHEET: President Biden and Vice President Harris Reduce High-Speed Internet Costs for Millions of Americans

• Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs law adding criminal penalties to abortion pill distribution via mail