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  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Next Stop: AB250 is going to the Senate!

Hey Friend, AMAZING NEWS! Today, the Assembly voted to pass AB250! This critical bill is one of the first steps to ensure that every single Nevadan has access to affordable prescription drugs! Thank you Assemblywoman Considine for championing this bill! Have you seen our state…
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 3:30 PM

🗓️Another crucial #nvleg deadline looms...

Check out what’s on deck (so far) for this week! Hi Friend,  This Tuesday, April 25th, is a crucial deadline for the legislature. All non-exempt bills MUST be voted on the floor of the chamber they originated from in order to stay alive.  Before we get to what’s on the agenda, …
  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
April 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Affordable Rx is on the line 🤯

Hi Friend, Did you know that Tuesday, April 25th is the First House Passage deadline in the Nevada Legislature? That means bills must advance out of their house of origin to survive and have the chance to become enacted into law! So many critical measures have already crossed …
  Annette Magnus, IPN · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Today Is Earth Day 🌎

Friend, Happy Earth Day! Thanks to President Biden's leadership, we now have the largest investments in climate action and clean energy ever! People across America can already see the president’s clean energy plan hard at work.  We’re so grateful to have leadership, both in th…
  Will Pregman, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Your #NVleg Mid-Week Update

Hi Friend,  As promised, this is your handy mid-week #NVleg update! Please note that agendas and bills on the agendas are rapidly changing, so some of these dates, times, and details may shift. Note that a big deadline is coming up on April 25th, where all bills that have been…
  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM

🗣️ MERCH ALERT: You’d look great in our merch

Hi Friend, Last week, we launched our merch and it broke our website! Sassy Sapphire and I are less than 50 days until we take our final spin around Carson City. Soon, we will be taking some much deserved time-off to spend time with our family and loved ones. Until then, you’l…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 11:17 PM

You’ll never believe who’s on our panel 👀

Friend, As you may know, the Committee Passage deadline for bills in the Nevada Legislature has passed. This means that any bills that did not pass out of their assigned committees by the deadline are no longer eligible for consideration during this legislative session. Howeve…
  Annette Magnus, · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Mother Earth Needs Our Help! 🌎

Friend, This year, Earth Day's a little sweeter. Thanks to President Biden's leadership, we now have the largest investments in climate action and clean energy ever! People across America can already see the president’s clean energy plan hard at work. From Arizona to Georgia, …
  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 4:01 PM

🗣️ It’s time to #TaxTheUltraRichNOW

Hi Friend, Did you know that the wealthy and corporations often pay a lower tax rate than regular working people? President Biden’s budget would change that by ensuring everyone pays their fair share. But Congressional Republicans want to block his efforts and balance the budg…
  Will Pregman, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM

One Deadline Down, 50 Days of #NVleg to Go

Hi Friend,  Last Friday was a BIG deadline for bills heard over the past 70 days to make it out of their first Committee. Luckily, some of our biggest priority bills related to gun violence prevention, reproductive freedom, and lowering prescription drug costs made it through …
  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM

🚨SWAG ALERT: I'm NOT going anywhere 😈

Hi Friend, I’m sure you heard the news… Starting July 1, 2023, I’m starting my temporary retirement and taking much deserved time off to spend quality time with my husband, Nick, and our doggos, Roosevelt and Squiggy.  I know this is devastating news but I’m not going anywhere…
  Shelbie Swartz, IPN · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM

With Our Powers Combined...

Hi Friend, We know that climate change is a present threat to the health of our communities. But what can we do about it?  Join us for an Earth Day conversation about meaningful actions we can take as individuals and communities to address pollution, excessive heat, and other …
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 11:15 PM

🚨 We’re fighting for abortion access

Friend, We’re sure that you heard the news from the Texas District Court but let’s be clear: Mifepristone is safe, effective, and has been used by more than 5 million people in the U.S. since the FDA approved it more than 20 years ago.  Everyone should have the ability to make…
  Paula Luna, BBP · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Subject: 🚨 Job Alert! We are HIRING!

Hi Friend, We are excited to announce that our team is seeking an Executive Director! As you may know, Annette, who has led our organizations for 10 years is taking some much-deserved time off before deciding on her next adventure. We have some big shoes to fill but we are ex…
  Will Pregman, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 3:30 PM

It's #NVleg Deadline Week - See What's On Deck!

Note that Hearing Times May Change with Short Notice! Hi Friend,  It's time for the first major deadline of the #NVleg session. By Friday, April 14th, every bill so far introduced (that doesn't have an exemption waiver) MUST PASS a Work Session vote in order to stay alive. Anyt…
  Amber Falgout, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 5:54 PM

🚨Gun Bills Hearing REMINDER 🚨! Joint Hearing of Senate & Assembly Judiciary Committees TODAY!

Hello Friend, ICYMI — I wanted to forward on our email from yesterday about our BIG DAY at the Legislature! We hope you'll call in to support our gun violence prevention bills TODAY!  YESTERDAY'S EMAIL:  We have important news concerning gun bills during the 82nd Legislative S…
  Annette Magnus, IPN · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Celebrate Earth Day with Us!

Hi there Friend!Earth Day is just around the corner and we can't wait to spend the day in conversation about conservation, learning more about how we can protect our natural spaces from pollution while enjoying the healing impacts of time spent outdoors. We hope you'll join us…
  Amber Falgout, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 1:00 AM

🚨Gun Bills Hearing Alert 🚨! Joint Hearing of Senate & Assembly Judiciary Committees

Hello Friend, We have important news concerning gun bills during the 82nd Legislative Session, AB355, AB354, and SB171 will ALL be heard in a joint hearing of the Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees on April 6th at 2PM.  These bills are needed steps toward strengthening o…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 8:40 PM

We’re Out In Front of ALL Your Legislative Questions!

Friend, It’s another week at the Legislature, and we’re here to give you ALL the tea. This week on Out In Front with Battle Born Progress, we’ll have our staff here to fill you in on everything going down in our Capitol this week. We’ve seen a LOT this week: legislation to pro…
  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM

All the Rumors are True...

Hi Friend, As my Queens Lizzo and Cardi B said, “all the rumors are true.” You may have heard the news by now, but I wanted you to hear it from me directly too. I, who has been called ‘the Worst Person In Nevada’, is going to be leaving my post as Executive Director at my belo…
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 1:34 AM

🗓️The #nvleg happenings for this week are here!

Here's how you can make your voice heard this week! Hi Friend,  The coming week will be the busiest yet with the upcoming committee deadline, so here’s what is coming up (so far) this week. We’ll send another update on Wednesday with more happenings for the rest of the week.  M…
  Mathilda Guerrero, BBP · [email protected]
April 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM

🚨#NVLeg Alert: Affordable Rx is on the Agenda

Howdy Friend, Can you believe that there’s only 66 days left until sine die? In the past few days, the legislature heard many bills from Senate Majority Leader Cannizzaro’s bill that enshrines reproductive freedom in our State Constitution, Assemblyman Nguyen’s bill that calls…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 11:46 PM

Keeping Up With The #NVLeg Pt.2

Friend, It’s been another busy week at the Nevada Legislature and this past Monday was the first deadline for the #NVLeg. This first deadline signifies that we are about a third of the way through the session and things are about to move at WARP SPEED!  This week for “Out In F…
  Annette Magnus, IPN · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Save the Date: Let's Go Take a Hike!

Hi there Friend!Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy some of Nevada’s beautiful natural spaces. But we also want to make sure our natural environment is protected for future generations.  That’s why we're hosting Hike, Hike, Baby! This is our IPN…
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 6:57 PM

🗓️Your #NVLEG calendar highlights for this week!

We've got info on all the #nvleg happenings! Hi Friend,  Yesterday was the bill introduction deadline so we finally have your #nvleg highlights to mark on your calendar!  Tuesday 3/28 3:30 PM - Senate Health and Human Services hearing on SB419  SB419 is the HOPE Act - which wou…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A Celebration Is In Order! 🥳

Friend, Can you believe it’s been 13 years since the Affordable Care Act became law? Despite the repeated efforts by Republicans to repeal the ACA, it has persisted, expanding Medicaid coverage and reducing the number of uninsured Nevadans by 45%! The passage of the ACA also s…
  Will Pregman, Institute for a Progressive Nevada · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 5:56 PM

It’s Here — The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument! 🎉

Hi Friend,  GOOD NEWS! This morning, President Joe Biden designated the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada, and we are so excited that the administration has decided to protect this sacred land. We’ve worked hard the last two years, alongside our incredible partn…
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 2:50 PM

🚨Here’s what’s happening in Carson City this week!

We've got info on all the #nvleg happenings! Hi Friend,  Get ready for another busy week filled with a bill introduction deadline and many important hearings. Check out the different bills that have hearings scheduled with ways you can make your voice heard!  Monday 3/20 9:00 A…
  Amber Falgout, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM

We're Going Back to Our Roots! 🌱

Will you sponsor Grassroots Lobby Days? Hi Friend,  Can you hear that? 🎧 That's the sound of engaged Nevadans from across the state zipping their suitcases and heading to Carson City for Grassroots Lobby Day! 🧳 Every year, we bring some of our incredible volunteers up to the Le…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Let's Keep Our Earth GREEN with Conservation Lobby Day! 🌎🌱

Friend, Join our friends at Nevada Conservation League and other environmental partners as they rally for pro-environmental policies at the #NVLeg! From creating wildlife crossings that prevent wildlife and vehicle collisions to funding the outdoor recreation grant that provid…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 5:44 PM

FWD UPDATE: Hey, I Think I know you 🧐

Friend, Welcome back to another week of the NV Legislative session and another week of Out In Front with Battle Born Progress. Bills are coming out of the oven hot and ready like a Little Caesars Pizza, especially with the BDR deadline rapidly approaching on March 20th, 2023. …
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Hey, I Think I know you 🧐

Friend, Welcome back to another week of the NV Legislative session and another week of Out In Front with Battle Born Progress. Bills are coming out of the oven hot and ready like a Little Caesars Pizza, especially with the BDR deadline rapidly approaching on March 20th, 2023. …
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM

ACTION ALERT: Here’s your guide to all things #NVLeg this week!

Here's what is up this week (so far) at #nvleg! Hi Friend,  Important work continues to be done in Carson City and the coming week is no different. From climate change to gender-affirming care and more, there's a lot to do. Check out what issues are up at the legislature and ho…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM

REMINDER:😱 There Are 90 DAYS Until Sine Die!

Friend, Join us tonight for a very special episode of Out in Front! We know that things are moving 100 miles per minute at the Nevada Legislature, but don't worry – we're back to break down what has been happening and what is yet to come! We’ll be joined by Senator Dallas Harr…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 11:43 PM

😱 There Are 90 DAYS Until Sine Die!

Friend, WHAT A SESSION (so far)! Last week, snowmageddon wreaked havoc in Northern Nevada! This week, we have a lot of updates to share with you all as the 82nd Nevada State Legislature is ramping up. We want to ensure that you are all aware of what is happening. That’s why on…
  Maria Teresa Liebermann, IPN · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM

It’s International Women’s Day — AKA Every Day at IPN! 😍

Hey Friend, This month, you’ve heard that we’re marking Women’s History Month with our fight to preserve the work of the women who came before us. Today specifically marks International Women’s Day, and we’d be remiss to let it go by without reminding you of the valuable work …
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

ACTION ALERT: Here’s your guide to all things #NVLeg this week!

Make your voice heard at #nvleg! Hi Friend,  We’ve had an interesting couple of weeks at the Nevada Legislature. From canceled hearings to snow storms, just about everything has been thrown our way! That is one of the reasons we developed a guide for each week of the legislativ…
  Annette Magnus, IPN · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 7:20 PM

How I Celebrate Women’s History Month 🤩

Hey Friend, Happy Women’s History Month, y’all! While I celebrate this month from the frozen tundra of Carson City, I’m working every. single. day. to move our state toward progress and honor the women who came before me. That’s how we here at IPN celebrate this month. There a…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 11:28 PM

⛄️ Snowmageddon or Not, We're Ready 🌈

Friend, Earlier this week, the Nevada Legislature was set to hear two critical bills: Senate Bill 153 on transgender incarcerated persons’ rights, and Senate Bill 163 on gender affirming healthcare. These bills are championed by Senator Melanie Scheible, who will be live tomor…
  Annette Magnus, IPN · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Who runs the world? Celebrate Women’s History Month with IPN!

 Hey Friend, March marks Women’s History Month. This month, we’re celebrating the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women around the world.  Here at IPN, we are proud to be a women-led organization, and we see every day the importance of listening to women…
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 10:52 PM

ICYMI: How racism shapes climate change in Nevada

Hey Friend, Last week, leaders from Nevada’s Black community took us to church with a compelling conversation about how and why Black Nevadans are disproportionately impacted by climate change.  We heard from State Sen. Pat Spearman, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy I…
  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 5:01 PM

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Join Our FINAL Progressive University!

Friend, The Legislative Session is WELL on its way and to wrap up our Progressive University series, we’re bringing you ALL the lessons YOU need to succeed this session! I’m up here in Carson City to advocate for the issues that matter most to YOU, and now I’ll fill you in on …
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 12:30 AM

ACTION ALERT: Here’s what is up this week in Carson City!

Make your voice heard at #nvleg! Hi Friend,  It’s been a busy few weeks in Carson City and this upcoming week is no different. From trans rights to wildlife crossings and everything in between, here’s what’s coming up this week and how you can participate!  Monday 2/27 8 AM - S…
  Annette Magnus, BBP · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM

📚 THE FINAL BELL: Let’s Get Legislative!

Friend, The month of February is coming to an end, and with it, our Progressive University series. Our final episode will be NEXT TUESDAY at 5 p.m. and we’ll be giving you the full legislative rundown of what’s happened up in Carson City thus far!  As you know, I’m up in Carso…
  Maria-Teresa Liebermann, BBP · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 8:38 PM

Responding to Environmental Racism

Hey Friend, We need to clear the air. Did you know that 92 percent of Nevadans are breathing air that gets a failing grade from the American Lung Association? Pollution from substances like soot, a byproduct of burning fossil fuels, can be deadly. But African American communit…
  Amber Falgout, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 7:40 PM

No More ‘Thoughts and Prayers.’ We Need Policy and Action.

Friend, The time has come for action, boldness, and standing up to curb these appalling acts of violence. Will you join us in this call during our next episode of Progressive University on Tuesday evening?  Every day here at Battle Born Progress, we work tirelessly alongside o…
  Will Pregman, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 12:10 AM

ACTION ALERT: Speak Up for Abortion Access!

Hi Friend,  We said you’d have the chance to do some good this legislative session and one of those times is right now!  If you recall last year, after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, and many other states began restricting or outlawing abortion, Governor Stev…
  Amber Falgout, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

📚 No Guns on Our Campus: Progressive University Session 3

Friend, Last week, we saw the horrific loss of life from gun violence across the country while we simultaneously mourned those who have been murdered in the years previously. We won’t stop saying it, because we CAN’T stop saying it: The time has come for action, boldness, and …
  Will Pregman, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 12:04 AM

How We’re Fighting For Present and Future Nevadans

Friend, Can you believe that it’s the second week of the legislative session already? Things are moving fast and we’re committed to fighting for you and keeping you up to date with what’s happening in the Legislature! This week’s episode of Out in Front with Battle Born Progre…
  Annette Magnus, IPN · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM

This Valentine’s Day, Show Your Love of Progress 💕

Hi there Friend, Roses are red, violets are blue. Today is Valentine’s Day, can we count on you? 💕 Yes, today is a celebration of love, but here at Institute for a Progressive Nevada, we're not just celebrating with copious boxes of chocolates … first, we have some work to do!…