City leaders redraft letter to state reps in fight against ethics bills that strip ‘local control’ of investigations Adam PolaskiFebruary 16, 2024Florida
Lancaster home rule commission wants to set a precedent for other Pa. cities Adam PolaskiFebruary 16, 2024Pennsylvania
After parade shooting, Kansas City leaders want to pass gun safety laws. Missouri won't let them Adam PolaskiFebruary 16, 2024Missouri, Gun Safety
Bill would preempt Idaho cities, counties starting universal basic income program Adam PolaskiFebruary 15, 2024Labor, Universal Basic Income, Idaho
With Florida seen as solidly Republican red, DeSantis and GOP clamp down on blue cities Tallahassee DemocratAdam PolaskiFebruary 14, 2024Florida, Media Quoting LSSC
Virginia Senate Considers Bill to Limit Some Local Authority to Regulate Short-Term Rentals Adam PolaskiFebruary 12, 2024Virginia, Short-Term Rentals, Housing
State bills to diminish ‘local control’ of ethics investigations receive bipartisan opposition from Jacksonville leaders Adam PolaskiFebruary 11, 2024Florida
Effort to place St. Louis police under state control returns in Missouri legislature Adam PolaskiFebruary 9, 2024Missouri, Policing
Senate Bill would reverse local ordinances banning retail sale of cats, dogs at pet stores Adam PolaskiFebruary 9, 2024Animals, Kentucky
Colorado lawmakers prep legislation to limit local power over wind and solar projects Adam PolaskiFebruary 8, 2024Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Colorado
Prosecutor oversight bill clears Georgia Senate despite criticism it thwarts local control Adam PolaskiFebruary 7, 2024Georgia, Prosecutorial Discretion
State wants full control over EV charging station regulations Adam PolaskiFebruary 7, 2024Florida, Transportation, Energy, Environment
Pre-Preemption – Conservative states have now taken to blocking liberal cities from even thinking about legislating on behalf of their residents. The American ProspectAdam PolaskiFebruary 6, 2024National, Media Quoting LSSC
Florida bill would abolish local civilian police review boards Tampa Bay TimesAdam PolaskiFebruary 3, 2024Florida, Policing
House GOP bill would block local governments from returning expelled lawmakers to office Adam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2024Tennessee, Voting
Ohio Lawmakers Undo Columbus Flavor Ban With Veto Override ForbesAdam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2024Ohio, Tobacco
Idaho House Bill 415 allowing educators to carry concealed weapons at school passes house and moves to senate after heated debate Adam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2024Idaho, Gun Safety, Education
Florida vacation rental regulation bill clears Senate, moves to House Adam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2024Florida, Short-Term Rentals, Housing
Kansas bill ending municipal regulation of plastic bags, containers raises constitutional issue Adam PolaskiJanuary 31, 2024Environment, Energy, Plastic Bag Bans, Kansas
