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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A 2024 paper examined state takeovers across four main policy areas traditionally reserved to localities, including education... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/state-laws-preempting-sanctuary-policies-can-create-hostile-environments</loc>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - State laws preempting sanctuary policies can create hostile environments... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/research-suggests-that-taxes-on-sugar-sweetened-beverages-are-associated-with-reductions-in-their-purchase</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/27f1d668-2d86-464b-b721-cd4ec069fc90/LSSC-IconPreemption22-Health.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - Research suggests that taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages are associated with reductions in their purchase... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-case-study-explored-how-some-states-have-preempted-local-governments-from-restricting-natural-gas-</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/27f1d668-2d86-464b-b721-cd4ec069fc90/LSSC-IconPreemption22-Health.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A case study explored how some states have preempted local governments from restricting natural gas ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/in-one-study-infants-born-to-mothers-living-near-fracking-sites-were-25-more-likely-to-have-low-birth-weight-and-their-average-birth-weight-also-</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/48f25c42-54bf-4380-a193-8a85cb3333a4/LSSCicons-abortion.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - In one study, infants born to mothers living near fracking sites were 25% more likely to have low birth weight, and their average birth weight also ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/research-has-debunked-the-claim-that-state-preemption-is-necessary-to-prevent-a-patchwork-of-local-laws</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/48f25c42-54bf-4380-a193-8a85cb3333a4/LSSCicons-abortion.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - Research has debunked the claim that state preemption is necessary to prevent a “patchwork” of local laws... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-survey-found-that-over-70-of-local-health-officials-and-60-of-mayors-reported-abandoning-or-delaying-local-policymaking-efforts-because-of-the-threat-of-state-preemption</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/48f25c42-54bf-4380-a193-8a85cb3333a4/LSSCicons-abortion.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A survey found that over 70% of local health officials and 60% of mayors reported abandoning or delaying local policymaking efforts because of the threat of state preemption... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/research-shows-that-the-misuse-of-state-preemption-often-blocks-policies-that-promote-health-and-equity-with-severe</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/48f25c42-54bf-4380-a193-8a85cb3333a4/LSSCicons-abortion.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - Research shows that the misuse of state preemption often blocks policies that promote health and equity, with severe... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/state-preemption-has-kept-local-governments-from-enacting-laws-to-improve-public-health</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/48f25c42-54bf-4380-a193-8a85cb3333a4/LSSCicons-abortion.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - State preemption has kept local governments from enacting laws to improve public health.... - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-paper-examined-the-critical-role-grassroots-organizations-play-in-fostering-equitable-political-processes-and-supporting-housing-policies-that-may-reduce-health-inequities-</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/5521fcbd-ce5a-4df2-90a5-5755f2b2268b/LSSC-IconPreemption22-Housing.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A paper examined the critical role grassroots organizations play in fostering equitable political processes and supporting housing policies that may reduce health inequities. ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-study-showed-that-the-more-politically-conservative-a-state-legislature-is-the-more-likely-it-is-that-the-state-will-preempt-local-affordable-housing-policies</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/5521fcbd-ce5a-4df2-90a5-5755f2b2268b/LSSC-IconPreemption22-Housing.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A study showed that the more politically conservative a state legislature is, the more likely it is that the state will preempt local affordable housing policies.... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/austin-texas-sought-to-address-racial-and-socioeconomic-discrimination-in-rental-housing-by-prohibiting-landlords-</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/5521fcbd-ce5a-4df2-90a5-5755f2b2268b/LSSC-IconPreemption22-Housing.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - Austin, Texas, sought to address racial and socioeconomic discrimination in rental housing by prohibiting landlords ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-study-suggests-a-relationship-between-state-preemption-of-local-mandatory-inclusionary-zoning-</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce4377caeb1ce00013a02fd/5521fcbd-ce5a-4df2-90a5-5755f2b2268b/LSSC-IconPreemption22-Housing.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A study suggests a relationship between state preemption of local mandatory inclusionary zoning ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/various-studies-have-concluded-that-universal-basic-income-ubi-programs-contribute-to-improved-financial-well-being</loc>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - Various studies have concluded that universal basic income (UBI) programs contribute to improved financial well-being... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/when-a-worker-without-paid-leave-must-miss-work-because-of-their-own-illness-or-caregiving-responsibilities-two-days-of-lost-wages-</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - When a worker without paid leave must miss work because of their own illness or caregiving responsibilities, two days of lost wages ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-large-portion-of-those-without-paid-sick-leave-are-low-wage-part-time-worker</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A large portion of those without paid sick leave are low-wage, part-time worker... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/research-finds-that-laws-mandating-universal-paid-leave-reduce-racial-disparities</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - Research finds that laws mandating universal paid leave reduce racial disparities... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/one-study-found-statistically-significant-associations-between-paid-sick-leave-requirements-and-reductions-in-homicides</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - One study found statistically significant associations between paid-sick leave requirements and reductions in homicides... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-report-examining-minimum-wage-laws-found-that-state-preemption-of-previously-enacted-minimum-wage-laws</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A report examining minimum wage laws found that state preemption of previously enacted minimum wage laws... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/a-study-assessing-how-preemption-affects-birth-outcomes-a-key-indicator-of-population-health</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A study assessing how preemption affects birth outcomes – a key indicator of population health... - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/marotta-j-greene-s-minimum-wage-2</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - State preemption of local minimum wage laws prevent communities from improving health outcomes … - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/wolf-d-1</loc>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - A study assessing how preemption affects birth outcomes ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.supportdemocracy.org/researchforadvocates/research-shows-that-women-particularly-women-of-color-and-working-people-are-disproportionately-harmed-by-state-preemption-of-local-worker-protection-laws</loc>
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      <image:title>Research &amp; Data for Advocates - Research shows that women, particularly women of color, and working people ... - Make it stand out</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Amicus Brief Bank - Make it stand out</image:title>
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      <image:title>Amicus Brief Bank - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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