Blue States Push Back: Legislative Responses to Trump Administration Initiatives
At a Glance States with Democratic legislative “trifectas” have introduced a host of labor and employment bills that run contrary to policies advanced by the new administration. Legislation topics include labor protections, Covid policies, immigration enforcement and discrimination, among others. In the wake of Trump administration executive orders and regulatory actions, Democratic-led states across the nation have taken bold steps to counteract policies they view as regressive. There are 17 states that are led by both a Democratic governor and Democratic majority of the state legislature. These states are leading the way in proposing a new wave of state legislation aimed to advance and protect policies in areas such as new labor protections, Covid, immigration protections and other social justice matters. This article explores how these legislative efforts reflect a broader trend of state-level policy initiatives and the highlights that stand out. The Rise of Bans on Mandatory ...