1/ Huge win! Gavin Newsom signed AB 325 into law. This means companies can no longer collude to drive up prices on basic goods by using fancy pricing algorithms. The last thing Californians need is more of their hard earned cash going to pad the pockets of greedy corporate executives.

1/ Yesterday, ESIL Action attended @CookCounty town hall to join with Illinoisans in calling on the County to fund the nation’s first permanent #guaranteedincome program.

🚨The future of AI is being decided TODAY in the CA Assembly Privacy Committee. Our CA Director Teri Olle is testifying in support of #SB53 to create CalCompute, a public cloud that democratizes access to AI development. Let’s build an AI future that works for everyone. #CalCompute

Corporations are using digital tools to collude and raise prices, so we're taking action. Last week, former DOJ antitrust official @dohamekki.bsky.social testified in support of AB 325, our bill to ban algorithmic price fixing in California.

In a NEW op-ed, Economic Security Illinois Action Director Sarah Saheb makes the case for bold, public solutions to the affordability crisis — including public-option grocery stores.

ICYMI: We gathered with community members, advocates, and lawmakers in Anaheim to sound the alarm on the Big, Ugly Tax Bill, which guts $4.5T in healthcare, food aid, and housing that working families rely on to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. WATCH a few highlights 👇 cc: @chu.house.gov

The GOP bill benefits billionaires and pushes millions of kids into, or deeper into, poverty. American families can’t afford for the Senate to rubber stamp it. Last night, ESPA sent a letter to Senate leadership with 330+ national, state, and local leaders urging them to oppose the bill. 1/

Bills to ban guaranteed income in Texas did not pass this session, thanks to advocacy from UpTogether, @everytexan.bsky.social and @economicsecurity.us. We can keep investing in Texas families! blog.uptogether.org/community-or...

🚨 California legislators just took an important step to crack down on algorithmic price fixing, which allows big businesses to secretly raise prices on consumers, making essentials like groceries and housing more expensive for everyone. 1/

🚨 House Republicans just passed a sweeping piece of anti-family legislation that guts healthcare and food assistance to pay for billionaire tax cuts. Make no mistake: this bill is a gut punch to American families. 1/

🎉 Big win in Maine! A millionaire’s tax just cleared committee, proof that fair tax policy is both possible and popular. While DC Republicans push giveaways for the ultra-rich, states like Maine are choosing working families. Learn more from @mecep.bsky.social

📣 UPDATE: The Illinois Junk Fee Transparency Act just cleared the House Consumer Protection Committee. Alongside @repbobmorgan.bsky.social, ESIL co-sponsored this critical legislation that will help rein in junk fees. Already passed in the Senate, it now goes to the full House for a vote!

Childcare isn’t a luxury, it's essential infrastructure. But while families struggle to afford care, groceries, and save for the future—Republicans want to hand billionaires massive tax breaks. We’re saying: Fund families, not billionaires. ➡️ daywithoutchildcare.org #DayWithoutChildCare #DWOCC25

It's time to end hidden junk fees in Illinois. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced our bill to do just that. Read our statement from ESIL Policy & Advocacy Director Erion Malasi, who testified at the hearing:

🧵 Big week in Sacramento at the #CALeg! ESCAA is tracking and supporting key bills that take on corporate greed—from price-fixing to predatory loans and hidden fees—and put money back in Californians’ pockets to build a fair economy. Here’s what we’re rooting for:

🚨 175+ Democrats, including Sen. Warren, are calling out the Trump admin's plan to end #DirectFile, a free tool that helped families file taxes without handing their refunds to TurboTax and H&R Block. Trump is siding with tax prep corporations over working people, plain and simple. 1/

Families are facing rising prices. Instead of offering relief, Republicans want to give more tax breaks to billionaires + corporations. The consensus alternative from Democrats is clear: pass the #AmericanFamilyAct to permanently expand the monthly #CTC & put money back in the pockets of families.

From hotels to concerts, hidden junk fees drive up costs for families and hurt small businesses. Illinois is leading the charge to curb the use of these deceptive fees with the Illinois Junk Fee Transparency Act, supported by our affiliate, Economic Security Illinois Action. Learn more ⬇️

On Tuesday, a coalition led by UpTogether, @everytexan.bsky.social and @economicsecurity.us testified against HB 530, a harmful proposed bill in Texas that would prohibit municipalities from enacting guaranteed income programs. 1/

🚨 TODAY: Texas lawmakers are holding a hearing on #HB530 – a statewide bill that would ban #guaranteedincome. At a time when families face high costs, banning a proven tool that gives people the flexibility to afford necessities, finish school, or start businesses would set Texas behind. 🧵

UpTogether, @economicsecurityproject.org and Every Texan are in Austin urging lawmakers to support #guaranteedincome and block HB 530, which would ban local governments from implementing such initiatives. Thank you, @vanessaforatx.bsky.social and UpTogether members from around Texas for joining us!

Today, we joined @vanessaforatx.bsky.social, @uptogether.bsky.social, & Every Texan at the Texas Capitol for Texas Family Economic Security Day, where #guaranteedincome participants, advocates, & supporters shared how cash is transforming lives & can build a stronger Texas. #TXLeg

President Trump promised to “put America first.” Yet, the economic agenda he presented to Congress & the actions he’s taken since entering office do the opposite—benefitting billionaires while ⬆️ costs for working families. Read our full statement:

We’re proud to partner with Senator @scottwiener.bsky.social on #SB53, legislation that would create #CalCompute - a public option for cloud computing. This is the type of gov’t investment we need to ensure AI is developed for the public good, not the interest of Big Tech.