June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Celebrate with us as mayors nationwide raise the Pride flag and advocate for inclusive policies and practices in their communities. This month, the Mayors Innovation Project highlights Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on her efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community in Madison, WI. Check out her full statement on our Instagram.

Don’t forget to explore this valuable tool from the Human Rights Campaign that rates cities on their provision of protections and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals. Join us in promoting equality, safety, and inclusivity for all!

On June 4th, our Associate Director, Laura Dresser, along with other members of the Good Jobs Collaborative, participated in a webinar hosted by New America, which introduced the Department of Energy's Community Workforce Readiness Accelerator for Major Projects (RAMP) — an innovative workforce fellowship opportunity. This two-year fellowship aims to empower candidates from diverse backgrounds to establish strategic workforce partnerships in their communities and address the growing labor market demands for energy jobs in areas of substantial DOE investment. This exciting initiative promises to bridge the skills gap and drive progress in the energy sector through collaborative efforts and community engagement.

Last week, The State Smart Transportation Initiative published a blog examining the relationship between speed limits and pedestrian safety. The guest post, featured in Smart Growth America’s Dangerous by Design 2024, shows how lack of pedestrian protections increases pedestrian deaths on roads with moderate speeds while high speeds contribute to more vehicle deaths. SSTI’s blog stresses the importance of a paradigm shift towards lower speed limits and safer road designs to prevent pedestrian fatalities effectively. Check it out!

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The pandemic especially hurt the work/life balance of women. The stressors haven’t gone away.

Exploring the labor union developed to protect workers in Milwaukee’s Deer District

Exploring the labor union developed to protect workers in Milwaukee’s Deer District

Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the High Road Strategy Center is a national think-and-do tank that promotes “high road” solutions to social problems. Learn more here, or click below to learn about our projects housed at the High Road Strategy Center: