NH Republican leaders seek to 'put a leash' on towns and cities amid local control debate NPRAdam PolaskiApril 17, 2025New Hampshire
Bill banning DEI in Arkansas local government sent to governor’s desk NPRAdam PolaskiApril 15, 2025Arkansas, DEI, Education
As NH Republicans aim to ban DEI, disability advocates and others sound the alarm NPRAdam PolaskiApril 3, 2025DEI, New Hampshire, Education, Disability Justice
NH GOP lawmakers move ahead with push to control local school spending NPRAdam PolaskiMarch 14, 2025New Hampshire, Education
House bill would take funding from libraries involved in advocacy NPRAdam PolaskiMarch 14, 2025Iowa, Book Bans, Education
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda NPRAdam PolaskiFebruary 25, 2025National, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities, Health
After a boom in cash aid to tackle poverty, some states are now banning it NPRAdam PolaskiMay 3, 2024Labor, Employment
Kansas City fights the state of Missouri for control of its police department NPRAdam PolaskiMay 25, 2023Missouri, Policing, Racial Justice
Republican legislatures look to put local issues in liberal areas under state control NPRAdam PolaskiMay 5, 2023National
5 DeSantis allies now control Disney World's special district. Here's what's next NPRAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Florida, LGBTQ, Business
At least 9 GOP-led state legislatures want to restrict or criminalize drag shows NPRAdam PolaskiFebruary 8, 2023National, LGBTQ
Missouri forced Kansas City to increase KCPD spending. Locals say it’s time to end state control NPRAdam PolaskiNovember 14, 2022Missouri, Policing, Racial Justice
Fireproofing your home isn’t very expensive — but few states require it NPRAdam PolaskiJuly 28, 2022Housing, National
Republicans are changing state laws to try to get out of federal vaccine mandates NPRAdam PolaskiNovember 22, 2021National, Vaccines, COVID-19
Education Dept. Will Reimburse Florida District That Had Funds Held Over Mask Mandate NPRAdam PolaskiSeptember 23, 2021Education, Florida, Masks
Ohio Budget Measure Aims To Curtail Some High-Speed Internet Access NPRAdam PolaskiJune 28, 2021Broadband, Ohio
New 2nd Amendment Protections In Missouri Split Law Enforcement NPRAdam PolaskiJune 28, 2021Missouri, Gun Safety, Policing
Missouri Has Declared Federal Gun Laws Invalid. Can It Do That? NPRAdam PolaskiJune 17, 2021Gun Safety, National, Missouri
