Baltimore finally has local control of its police force. Now the fight for accountability can begin. Adam PolaskiJanuary 14, 2025Maryland, Policing
Librarians gain protections in some states as book bans soar Adam PolaskiJanuary 13, 2025Missouri, Book Bans, Education
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs dozens of bills, including LGBTQ+ ‘forced outing’ bill Adam PolaskiJanuary 9, 2025LGBTQ, transgender, Ohio
Colorado's mayors to governor, lawmakers: Don't take away local control to combat crime The GazetteAdam PolaskiJanuary 9, 2025Colorado, Criminal Justice
A slew of new housing laws take effect this month to streamline building, protect tenants StatelineAdam PolaskiJanuary 9, 2025Housing, National
Librarians gain protections in some states as book bans soar StatelineAdam PolaskiJanuary 7, 2025National, Book Bans, Curriculum
Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025. Adam PolaskiJanuary 6, 2025Texas, Housing
Central Florida governments make changes to comply with state law banning public camping NBC NewsAdam PolaskiJanuary 3, 2025Florida, Homelessness, Housing
Republicans prepare fresh effort to ban local governments from using public funds for lobbying Houston Public MediaAdam PolaskiJanuary 1, 2025Texas
Starting Jan. 1, Floridians can sue local governments over homelessness Miami HeraldAdam PolaskiJanuary 1, 2025Florida, Housing, Homelessness
Baltimore’s transit woes show why we need local control Adam PolaskiDecember 30, 2024Maryland, Transportation
Local government coalition sues to stop Public Service Commission siting order Adam PolaskiDecember 26, 2024Michigan
Appeals court strikes down Titusville "right to clean water" measure Adam PolaskiDecember 26, 2024Florida, Environment, Energy
Supreme Court deals blow to Bozeman’s single-use plastics initiative approved in November Adam PolaskiDecember 20, 2024Plastic Bag Bans, Environment, Energy, Montana
Bill aims to let Donald Trump bypass local rules to build presidential library in Florida Adam PolaskiDecember 20, 2024Florida
Paterson Police Department's return to local control paused by New Jersey Supreme Court CBSAdam PolaskiDecember 19, 2024New Jersey
State anti-book-ban law leads some school districts to forsake grants to maintain local control Chicago TribuneAdam PolaskiDecember 8, 2024Illinois, Book Bans, Racial Justice, LGBTQ
Michigan wants to fast-track renewable development. Local townships are suing. Adam PolaskiNovember 27, 2024Michigan, Energy, Environment
D.C. is celebrating 50 years of home rule. Here comes Trump. Adam PolaskiNovember 25, 2024Home Rule, District of Columbia
