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Do the Effects of a Regulatory Patchwork Justify State Preemption of Local Laws?

We examine the use and merits of the patchwork argument across 10 policy areas and review the evidence around the patchwork argument’s merits.

ResearchAdam PolaskiJanuary 7, 2021Urban Institute, Housing

Inclusionary Zoning: What Does the Research Tell Us about the Effectiveness of Local Action?

In this brief, we synthesize the evidence on the effectiveness of local inclusionary zoning laws and suggest areas in which further research could help policymakers, advocates, and the public improve state and local laws regarding inclusionary zoning.

ResearchAdam PolaskiJanuary 16, 2019Housing, Urban Institute

Paid Sick Days: What Does the Research Tell Us about the Effectiveness of Local Action?

In this brief, we synthesize the evidence on the effectiveness of paid-sick-days laws and suggest areas in which further research could help policymakers, advocates, and the public improve local paid-sick-days laws.

ResearchAdam PolaskiJanuary 16, 2019Urban Institute, Paid Sick Leave, Labor

Minimum Wages: What Does the Research Tell Us about the Effectiveness of Local Action?

Local minimum-wage laws can help ensure that workers can afford housing, food, and other basic necessities in locations where the cost of living is higher than in other parts of the country or state.

ResearchAdam PolaskiJanuary 16, 2019Memo, Urban Institute, Labor, Minimum Wage

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