Top GOP lawmakers now want to leave virus plan in the hands of local officials Milwaukee Journal SentineAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020Wisconsin, COVID-19
The Utah State Legislature will take up dozens of potential bills reacting to COVID-19 FoxAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020Utah, COVID-19
Port: "At what point will the governor give that local control back?" Grand Forks HeraldAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020North Dakota
The COVID-19 Era Case for Municipal Consolidation Insider NJAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020COVID-19, New Jersey
Longview City Council rejects tax option after residents voice opposition Longview News-JournalAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020Texas, Revenue
Democrats introduce coronavirus-focused privacy legislation The HillAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020National, COVID-19
‘Dear Coloradan:’ Polis sends form-letter response to Garfield County’s request for local control Post IndependentAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020Colorado, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Yakima County commissioners seek more local control of business reopening Yakima Herald-RepublicAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020Washington, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments on municipal tax collection The Morning JournalAdam PolaskiMay 13, 2020Ohio, Revenue
Jefferson County Bankruptcy Foreshadows Fate Of Cities In Crisis Financial AdvisorAdam PolaskiMay 13, 2020Revenue, Alabama
Mayors want to reopen under Restore Illinois Plan The Times WeeklyAdam PolaskiMay 13, 2020Illinois, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Local lawmaker’s add-in will help payday lenders skirt city licensing fees, advocates say Neosho Daily NewsAdam PolaskiMay 11, 2020Missouri
A tale of two Bristols: How two states' reopening plans have one town caught in the middle CNNAdam PolaskiMay 11, 2020COVID-19, Tennessee, Virginia
Mayor, Regional Leaders Ask Governor to Stall Reopening Plan for Northern Virginia ALX NowAdam PolaskiMay 10, 2020Virginia, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
South Carolina reopens indoor dine-in services CBSAdam PolaskiMay 10, 2020South Carolina, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Lancaster County elected officials unveil plan to reopen county FoxAdam PolaskiMay 10, 2020COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Pennsylvania
Huntington, others still roiled after this week’s partial beach reopenings Daily PilotAdam PolaskiMay 9, 2020California, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Phoenix malls, shopping centers starting to reopen amid COVID-19 FoxAdam PolaskiMay 9, 2020Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Arizona
Cities attack state takeover of municipal taxes as violation of home rule powers Highland County PressAdam PolaskiMay 8, 2020Ohio, Revenue