Is local control to blame for the city's homicide problem? St. Louis Post-DispatchAdam PolaskiMarch 7, 2023Missouri
State control of St. Louis policing? Be careful what you wish for. St. Louis Post-DispatchAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Policing, Criminal Justice, Missouri
Missouri House approves putting St. Louis police back under state control — just like KC Kansas City StarAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Missouri, Policing, Criminal Justice
Missouri House bill to put St. Louis police under state control passes, heads to Senate Adam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Missouri, Policing
5 DeSantis allies now control Disney World's special district. Here's what's next NPRAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Florida, LGBTQ, Business
State House passes bill barring lengthy local government housing moratoriums Adam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Georgia, Housing
As culture wars get attention, legislators seek control of local water, growth rules Miami HeraldAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Environment, Climate Change, Energy, National
Florida cities and towns are worried about the legislative session. Here’s why. Tampa Bay TimesAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Florida
17 states have now tried to pass bills that strip powers from reform-minded prosecutors The InterceptAdam PolaskiMarch 3, 2023Prosecutorial Discretion, Criminal Justice, National, Media Quoting LSSC
Rhode Island housing legislation package would not remove local control The Center SquareAdam PolaskiMarch 2, 2023Rhode Island
Editorial: Inviting illegal immigration, flouting local control Adam PolaskiMarch 2, 2023Colorado, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities
Missouri House gives initial approval to state control of St. Louis Police Department Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Missouri, Policing, Criminal Justice
Should Gardner make a deal to preserve her office's independence? St. Louis Post-DispatchAdam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Missouri
Conservation groups brace for "session of sprawl," as Legislature convenes next week Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Florida
DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control Associated PressAdam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023National
AZ Senate rejects bill that would have removed cities' ability to adopt charters Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Arizona
Missouri lawmaker seeks to bar municipalities from imposing limits on pet stores Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Missouri, Animals
Senate passes bill inspired by conversion therapy dispute Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Indiana, LGBTQ, transgender
Pott County Health Director Concerned over Senate Bill to limit local control Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Indiana, Health
Georgia Senate passes bill to prohibit local regulations on gas-powered leaf blowers Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Georgia, Gas, Energy, Environment
