‘Dire situation’: Silicon Valley cracks down on water use as California drought worsens The GuardianAdam PolaskiJune 12, 2021Environment, Disaster Relief, California
City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking The State Mandated Housing Battle to Court Adam PolaskiJune 12, 2021Housing, California
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders Associated PressAdam PolaskiJune 12, 2021National, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Rules around facial recognition and policing remain blurry Adam PolaskiJune 12, 2021Policing, Racial Justice, National
Teachers wary of new laws limiting instruction on race Associated PressAdam PolaskiJune 12, 2021Education, Racial Justice
Could PA Gas Preemption Bill Derail Local Climate Action Plans? Adam PolaskiJune 11, 2021Gas, Energy, Environment, Pennsylvania
Colorado bill banning plastic bags and foam containers, repealing preemption, heads to governor Adam PolaskiJune 11, 2021Colorado, Plastic Bag Bans, Environment
Supporters say critical race theory concepts are ‘dangerous and wrong.’ Dayton Daily NewsAdam PolaskiJune 10, 2021Education, Racial Justice, Ohio
Vargas: Gun policy should be set by local communities, not unelected judges Adam PolaskiJune 10, 2021California, Gun Safety
Florida Bans Critical Race Theory From Its Classrooms Associated PressAdam PolaskiJune 10, 2021Florida, Education, Racial Justice
Philadelphia gun control lawsuit: City and state to clash in court hearing WHYYAdam PolaskiJune 9, 2021Pennsylvania, Gun Safety
State bills that would nix local control over short term rentals concerns Frankenmuth leader Adam PolaskiJune 9, 2021Michigan, Housing, Short-Term Rentals
Little defends local control, denounces Lt. Governor’s irresponsible abuse of power Adam PolaskiJune 9, 2021Idaho
Future of Philly’s fight to enact local gun laws is now in the hands of state court WHYYAdam PolaskiJune 9, 2021Pennsylvania, Gun Safety
Illinois Lawmakers Strengthen A Law That Requires Some Cities To Submit Affordable Housing Plans Adam PolaskiJune 8, 2021Illinois, Housing
Pa. House sends local gun law pre-emption bill to state Senate Adam PolaskiJune 8, 2021Pennsylvania, Gun Safety
Colorado lawmakers OK ban on single-use plastic bags, polystyrene in stores Denver PostAdam PolaskiJune 8, 2021Colorado, Plastic Bag Bans, Environment
It's not just voting and Covid: How red states are overriding their blue cities CNNAdam PolaskiJune 8, 2021National
