Iowa Senate votes to raise penalties for protest-related crimes, strengthen immunity for police Des Moines RegisterAdam PolaskiMay 17, 2021Iowa, Protests
Colorado Democrats pushing unconstitutional gun laws Colorado PoliticsAdam PolaskiMay 17, 2021Colorado, Gun Safety
Is Gov. Abbott Willing to Give Up Power to Hold Onto His Job? Adam PolaskiMay 17, 2021Texas, Executive Authority
Progressive Prosecutors ‘Undercut’ by State Legislators: Paper Adam PolaskiMay 17, 2021National, Criminal Justice, Policing
Oregon Anti-Second Amendment Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature Adam PolaskiMay 16, 2021Gun Safety, Oregon
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider preempting local utility ordinances Adam PolaskiMay 14, 2021Pennsylvania
New Florida law strikes down Tallahassee contribution limits in local races Tallahassee DemocratAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2021Campaign Finance, Florida, Voting
Kansas City leaders, activists express frustration in lack of police reform in past year Adam PolaskiMay 13, 2021Missouri, Policing
Pittsburgh could join other municipalities in lawsuit over plastic bag Adam PolaskiMay 13, 2021Pennsylvania, Plastic Bag Bans, Environment
Leaked Video: Dark Money Group Brags About Writing GOP Voter Suppression Bills Across the Country Mother JonesAdam PolaskiMay 13, 2021Voting, National
South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates NPRAdam PolaskiMay 12, 2021South Carolina, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Masks
Missouri lawmakers pass bill limiting local health orders, banning vaccine passports Kansas City StarAdam PolaskiMay 12, 2021Missouri, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Vaccines
Attorney general questions bill to allow permitless concealed carry in most Nebraska counties Adam PolaskiMay 11, 2021Nebraska, Gun Safety
County board OKs resolution supporting local control for wind farms Adam PolaskiMay 11, 2021Illinois, Environment, Energy
exas public schools couldn’t require critical race theory lessons under bill given initial House approval Adam PolaskiMay 11, 2021Texas, Curriculum, Education, Racial Justice
Anti-tobacco groups on blocking local governments from regulating products: ‘It’s only Florida families that suffer’ Adam PolaskiMay 11, 2021Florida, Tobacco
Civil rights groups file suit against DeSantis to strike down 'anti-riot' bill Adam PolaskiMay 11, 2021Florida, Protests, Policing
Senate panel advances pre-emption gun bill; Lauren Boebert among those testifying against Colorado PoliticsAdam PolaskiMay 11, 2021Colorado, Gun Safety
Indiana lawmakers override veto on local health rules Associated PressAdam PolaskiMay 10, 2021Indiana, Health