PRESS CONTACT:
Steven Chlapecka—schlapecka@ppionline.org, T: 202.525.3931

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, July 20, Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) and Michael Mandel, former BusinessWeek chief economist and founder of Visible Economy LLC, will join the Progressive Policy Institute for a policy briefing and the release of “The Coming Communication Boom? Jobs, Innovation and Countercyclical Regulator Policy,” a policy memo focusing on job growth in innovative industries and the role of regulatory policy in aiding economic development.

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WHO

Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), Co-chair, New Democrat Coalition Task Force on Innovation and Competitiveness
Michael Mandel, Founder, Visible Economy LLC
Will Marshall, President, Progressive Policy Institute

WHAT

The briefing will outline the latest trends in innovation and job creation, and offer a future outlook for the communications sector as a driver for economic growth.  Rep. Ron Kind, co-chair of the New Democrats Coalition Task Force on Innovation, will offer opening remarks at 12 p.m. Immediately following, Mandel will discuss and offer recommendations from his memo. This event marks the official release of the PPI policy memo “The Coming Communication Boom? Jobs, Innovation and Countercyclical Regulator Policy.”

WHEN

12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20

WHERE

U.S. Capitol, Room H-137, East Capitol St and 1st St NE, Washington, D.C.

MEDIA COVERAGE

The event is open to the press.  Media wishing to attend should contact Steven Chlapecka at 202.525.3931 or schlapecka@ppionline.org.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, May 26, Representative Jared Polis (D-CO) and District of Columbia Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee along with leading experts on turnaround schools will join the Progressive Policy Institute Initiative to examine the challenge of turning around low-performing schools.

The United States has fallen behind as the world leader in educating students preparing for college or the workforce. The Obama administration, with the leadership of Department of Education Secretary Arnie Duncan, has made a commitment to improve America’s schools and provide every child with a world-class education. In the recently released education reform “blueprint,” President Obama noted that turning around low-performing schools is essential in providing America’s children with the education they deserve.

WHO

Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO)
Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, D.C. Public Schools
David Cicarella, President, New Haven Federation of Teachers
Justin Cohen, President, The School Turnaround Group, Mass Insight Education
Jordan Meranus, Partner, NewSchools Venture Fund
Will Marshall, President, Progressive Policy Institute

WHAT

PPI will host a forum with education leaders and policy experts that will examine the challenges facing administrators, students and teachers in bringing about lasting change to low-performing schools.

WHEN

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26

WHERE

Grand Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1330 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C.

MEDIA COVERAGE

The event is open to the press. Camera pre-set: 11:15 a.m. Media wishing to attend should contact Steven Chlapecka at schlapecka@ppionline.org.

For further questions, please contact Steven Chlapecka at schlapecka@ppionline.org, 202.525.3931 (office), 202.556.1752 (cell).

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MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2010

CONTACT:
Steven Chlapecka – schlapecka@ppionline.org, T: 202.525.3931

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the White House takes up its next legislative priority, the Progressive Policy Institute and Americans for Campaign Reform on Wednesday, March 17, will host Senator Dick Durbin and a bipartisan panel to address the public’s appetite for campaign reform and how the Fair Elections Now Act offers a solution to fix the broken political system.

WHO:                Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

Dan Weeks – President, Americans for Campaign Reform

Mark McKinnon – Former advisor to President George W. Bush and Vice Chairman of Public Strategies                  

John Samples – Director, Cato’s Center for Representative Government

Andrew Baumann – Senior Associate, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner

Will Marshall – President, Progressive Policy Institute

WHAT:             AFTER CITIZENS UNITED: A NEW PARADIGM FOR CAMPAIGN REFORM

Senator Dick Durbin will offer remarks on the Fair Elections Now Act and the recent Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case lifting the ban on corporate spending in elections.  Following Senator Durbin’s remarks, a panel discussion moderated by Will Marshall will examine voter opinions on campaign reform, Democratic and Republican support for the Fair Elections Now bill and its prospects for passage.

WHEN:           Wednesday, March 17 — 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE:         Dirksen Senate Office Building – SD-106, U.S. Capitol Complex, Washington, D.C.

MEDIA COVERAGE:  The event is open to the media and panelists will be available following the discussion for individual interviews.

For further questions, please contact Steven Chlapecka at schlapecka@ppionline.org, 202.525.3931 (office), 202.556.1752 (cell).

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