As deaths and cases rise, pressure grows on Dunleavy to mandate masks Alaska Public MediaAdam PolaskiDecember 10, 2020Masks, Alaska, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Senate Democrats demand DeSantis act to save Florida's economy The Center SquareAdam PolaskiDecember 10, 2020Florida
Top Wisconsin Republicans wants to balance local control and coronavirus regulations The Center SquareAdam PolaskiDecember 9, 2020Wisconsin, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Local control is on the agenda again. Will Iowa lawmakers listen this time? The GazetteAdam PolaskiDecember 9, 2020Iowa
California Legislature needs to extend eviction reprieve for tenants San Francisco ChronicleAdam PolaskiDecember 9, 2020Housing, California, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Oregon lawmakers remain divided on proposal to extend eviction moratorium, putting special session in doubt The OregonianAdam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020Oregon, Housing, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
The Missourian's View: Local Decisions Shouldn't Be Second-Guessed By State Legislators MissourianAdam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020Missouri
Illinois Appellate Court upholds Deerfield’s ban on assault weapons, partially overturning a lower court ruling Adam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020Illinois, Gun Safety
‘We know our county best’: Orange County supervisors seek local control over COVID-19 response as cases soar Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020California, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Texas Senate launches effort to ban cities, counties from lobbying Legislature Houston ChronicleAdam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020Texas, Lobbying
Pittsburgh council approves law requiring paid COVID sick leave Adam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020Pennsylvania, Paid Leave, Employment
Governor, when will you talk with the mayors about COVID? Adam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020Florida, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
California’s ban on evictions would last through 2021 under new extension proposal Sacramento BeeAdam PolaskiDecember 7, 2020California, Housing
COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: City Council To Take In-Depth Look At Mayor Peduto’s Pandemic Sick Leave Proposal CBSAdam PolaskiDecember 7, 2020Pennsylvania, Paid Leave
Utahns trust city over state government in planning for growth, group says Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiDecember 7, 2020Utah
Proposed legislation would require California public schools to reopen in March if case counts are low San Francisco ChronicleAdam PolaskiDecember 7, 2020California, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Education
Escambia County vacation rental ordinance could address 'hometels,' noise problems Pensacola News JournalAdam PolaskiDecember 7, 2020Florida, Short-Term Rentals, Housing
‘It’s devastating.’ Orange County merchants, officials say COVID order shouldn’t lump them in with L.A. Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiDecember 6, 2020California, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Should Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine close schools? Experts weigh in on local vs. state control Cleveland.comAdam PolaskiDecember 5, 2020Ohio, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Education