Commissioners briefly discuss state solar bill; New law could remove 'home rule' Adam PolaskiFebruary 2, 2021Environment, Home Rule, Indiana
In reaffirming 'local control,' Palo Alto vows to oppose state efforts on housing Adam PolaskiFebruary 2, 2021California, Housing
Should cities' funds be used to pay lobbyists? Texas bill bids to put a stop to it Austin American-StatesmanAdam PolaskiFebruary 2, 2021Lobbying, Texas
Utah bill to break barriers for basement apartments sparks local control debate Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Utah, Housing
Republicans hope to block 'culturally responsive' teacher standards Adam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Illinois, Education
Gov. Greg Abbott unveils legislative priorities, including police funding, "election integrity," expanding broadband access and more Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Broadband, Texas, Voting, Policing
NRDC: Gas Interests Threaten Local Authority in 6 States Adam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Gas, Energy, Environment, National
Understanding HB1: Governor DeSantis’ Proposed Protest Bill Adam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Protests, Florida
Republicans will renew their effort to end Wisconsin's mask mandate this week, despite public support for it Milwaukee Journal SentineAdam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Wisconsin, Masks, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Washington lawmakers look for ways to exit the eviction moratorium — and prevent the fallout Seattle TimesAdam PolaskiJanuary 31, 2021Washington, Housing
GOP Miami mayor hits DeSantis over lack of COVID-19 restrictions The HillAdam PolaskiJanuary 31, 2021Florida, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Removing a Confederate monument? This bill would require Idaho Legislature’s approval Idaho StatesmanAdam PolaskiJanuary 30, 2021Racial Justice, Idaho
Security or suppression? Bill would change how Alaskans vote Adam PolaskiJanuary 30, 2021Alaska, Voting
Editorial l Vacation rental regulation bill an overreach Adam PolaskiJanuary 30, 2021Short-Term Rentals, Housing, Florida
Supporters say bill to allow infrastructure fees creates more local control Adam PolaskiJanuary 29, 2021North Dakota
House endorses repeal of local vape product bans Billings GazetteAdam PolaskiJanuary 29, 2021Montana, Tobacco
Minneapolis council to consider move to establish rent control Adam PolaskiJanuary 29, 2021Minnesota, Housing, Rent Control
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee calls on Nashville, Memphis schools to offer in-person class by Feb. 15 TennesseeanAdam PolaskiJanuary 29, 2021Tennessee, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Education
Salt Lake City parents lose their legal fight to reopen schools. But not for the reasons you might think. Salt Lake TribuneAdam PolaskiJanuary 28, 2021Utah, Education, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Statewide mask mandate debate comes to the South Dakota Legislature Adam PolaskiJanuary 28, 2021Masks, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, South Dakota