Six from SiX brings you monthly updates highlighting the power of state legislators in deep collaboration with their communities and resources to support you in this work.
** Webinar: State Budgets as a Justice Tool
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📅 Date: January 23rd | 🕒 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST
Budgets are a reflection of a state’s values and priorities, and in 2025, legislators face unique challenges. Join us for a briefing with our partners Center for Budget & Policy Priorities (CBPP), the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), the State Revenue Alliance (SRA), and others to learn about budget shortfalls, tax policy solutions, and strategies to secure meaningful wins for working families.
This webinar is designed for legislators and staff to equip you with the tools and knowledge to shape state budgets that advance justice and equity.
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** Building Bold Futures: Key Themes for 2025 State Legislatures
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State legislatures are the frontlines of policymaking, shaping the futures of working families and communities across the country. In 2025, legislators are stepping up to meet challenges head-on, from defending reproductive rights to combating corporate monopolies, tackling climate change, and more.
📖 Read Our Latest Blog ([link removed]) for an in-depth look at the priorities shaping this legislative session, including economic justice, reproductive rights, agriculture, and rural resilience.
Let’s build bold futures together—starting now.
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** Meet the New Faces at SiX
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We’re excited to introduce some incredible additions to the SiX team!
Senator Kim Jackson joins SiX from Atlanta as Senior Vice President of Programs ([link removed]) , bringing a wealth of experience in state governance and people-centered grassroots advocacy. A principled steward of people, Kim values empathy, compassion, and restorative practices, and she’s ready to help SiX develop forward-thinking programming that drives change.
Ambria Hardy joins us as Senior Accountant ([link removed]) , bringing a strong commitment to financial stewardship and economic empowerment. With years of experience supporting nonprofits and uplifting communities, Ambria is ready to help SiX maximize its impact and drive meaningful change.
Piero Meza joins us as Senior Communications Associate ([link removed]) with a passion for collaborating with minority-led organizations and amplifying their reach and results. With years of experience advancing equity and justice, Piero is ready to help SiX push the boundaries of progressive policy.
We’re thrilled to grow our team and strengthen our mission with such outstanding talent!
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** Advancing Rural Policy: A Toolkit for Action
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The SiX Agriculture and Food Systems team is thrilled to announce the soft launch of the Policymaker Organizing Toolkit: Addressing State Impacts of Confined Animal Feeding Operations. ([link removed])
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As part of the Blueprint for Rural Policy Action in the States ([link removed]) , this toolkit equips legislators with case studies, advocacy strategies, and insights from movement leaders, elected officials, and grassroots partners. By blending policy expertise with organizing best practices, the toolkit helps policymakers collaborate with their communities to:
* Build active rural economies.
* Protect the environment.
* Create a more equitable and sustainable food system.
More resources and information will be available soon—stay tuned!
** National Conference Recap + Claim Your Copy of Unrig the Game
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Thank you for making the 2024 SiX National Conference a success! Relive the highlights by checking out our recap videos on YouTube:
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We’re also offering Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning by Vanessa Priya Daniel to attendees. This powerful playbook equips us to support and retain women of color leaders to drive lasting change.
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Hurry—limited to 300 copies!
** We’re Now on Bluesky!
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Exciting news—SiX is now on Bluesky! Join us on this growing platform for fresh updates, resources, and stories to help you stay connected and informed.
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