In this report, LSSC tracks how abusive preemption was used during the 2022 legislative session by state lawmakers at the behest of corporations to undermine local authority, particularly on public health authority, LGBTQ rights, and democracy & voting rights.
Read MoreThis short memo summarizes the nature and scope of local authority in Florida.
Read MoreThis document provides a summary of local authority and preemption in Florida. It can inform advocates’ efforts to adopt new policies at the city or county level.
Read MoreFlorida cities and counties have the authority to adopt a local worker health and safety ordinance to protect workers from exposure to COVID-19 and help curb its transmission. This model ordinance helps.
Read MoreThis December 2019 amicus brief in the case ‘State of Florida v. City of Weston, FL” deals with Florida and gun safety preemption.
Read MoreWhen it comes to their views on government and passing new laws or ordinances, Florida voters tend to take a more positive view of local government than of state government. Full results.
Read MoreA recent statewide survey reveals that Florida voters have a more favorable opinion of local governments, such as City Councils or County Commissions, than they do of the Florida State Legislature and believe local governments are better connected to the community than state government.
Read MoreThis slideshow summarizes a 2019 survey of Florida voters on preemption-related issues.
Read MoreThis August 2017 amicus brief in the case ‘Florida Retail Federation v. Miami Beach’ deals with Miami Beach’s minimum wage policy.
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