Art commission takes final vote to remove Columbus statue Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAdam PolaskiOctober 29, 2020Pennsylvania, Racial Justice
No thanks, governor. Local governments push back against lockdown letter Adam PolaskiOctober 29, 2020North Carolina, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Unhappy with rules for reopening, Riverside County looks to pressure Sacramento Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiOctober 28, 2020California, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Texas voters won't be required to wear masks while voting after appeals court temporarily lets Abbott order stand Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiOctober 28, 2020Masks, Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
How the 2020 elections will shape the federal privacy debate BrookingsAdam PolaskiOctober 26, 2020National, Privacy
Pandemic response sparks power struggle Charleston Gazette-MailAdam PolaskiOctober 24, 2020West Virginia, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Want more affordable housing? Let Arizona cities regulate Airbnb, vacation rentals AZ CentralAdam PolaskiOctober 24, 2020Arizona, Housing, Gig Economy, Short-Term Rentals
Governor Laura Kelly suggests talks with legislators on statewide mask mandate CBSAdam PolaskiOctober 23, 2020Kansas, COVID-19, Masks, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Local suburbs, not unelected bureaucrats, should control effort to advance fair housing Fort-Worth Star TelegramAdam PolaskiOctober 23, 2020Texas
'They have the resources': Reynolds says hospitals can handle record COVID-19 patients, she's not looking at new restrictions Des Moines RegisterAdam PolaskiOctober 22, 2020Iowa, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Gov. Greg Abbott didn't require masks at polling places. It's made some voters uncomfortable. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiOctober 22, 2020Masks, Texas, COVID-19, Elections
Philly’s new legal strategy to bypass the state and enact gun laws WHYYAdam PolaskiOctober 22, 2020Gun Safety, Pennsylvania
Cooper’s move to get local COVID help could help him expand lockdowns Adam PolaskiOctober 22, 2020North Carolina, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
The Spot: Local control and Colorado’s third COVID wave, and lots of voter uncertainty on the issues Denver PostAdam PolaskiOctober 22, 2020Colorado, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
WA Appeals Court Ruling Revives SAF-NRA Challenge to Seattle Gun Law Ammo LandAdam PolaskiOctober 21, 2020Gun Safety, Washington
Oregon governor renews talk of reopening schools as COVID cases dip OPBAdam PolaskiOctober 21, 2020Oregon, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Education
Louisiana Senate committee votes for state control over local law enforcement budgets; grills treasurer's office about COVID-19 grants The Center SquareAdam PolaskiOctober 21, 2020Louisiana, Policing
New ban on plastics passes in City of Hollywood, expanding on measures already in place Adam PolaskiOctober 21, 2020Environment, Plastic Bag Bans, Florida
Congressman Presses For More Local Control In Handling Covid-19 During Coral Springs Coconut Creek Chamber Meeting Adam PolaskiOctober 20, 2020COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Florida
House Republicans tout local control in COVID-19 'Comeback Roadmap' The Center SquareAdam PolaskiOctober 20, 2020Michigan, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control