Florida cities and towns are worried about the legislative session. Here’s why. Tampa Bay TimesAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2023Florida
17 states have now tried to pass bills that strip powers from reform-minded prosecutors The InterceptAdam PolaskiMarch 3, 2023Prosecutorial Discretion, Criminal Justice, National, Media Quoting LSSC
Rhode Island housing legislation package would not remove local control The Center SquareAdam PolaskiMarch 2, 2023Rhode Island
Editorial: Inviting illegal immigration, flouting local control Adam PolaskiMarch 2, 2023Colorado, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities
Missouri House gives initial approval to state control of St. Louis Police Department Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Missouri, Policing, Criminal Justice
Should Gardner make a deal to preserve her office's independence? St. Louis Post-DispatchAdam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Missouri
Conservation groups brace for "session of sprawl," as Legislature convenes next week Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Florida
DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control Associated PressAdam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023National
AZ Senate rejects bill that would have removed cities' ability to adopt charters Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Arizona
Missouri lawmaker seeks to bar municipalities from imposing limits on pet stores Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Missouri, Animals
Senate passes bill inspired by conversion therapy dispute Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Indiana, LGBTQ, transgender
Pott County Health Director Concerned over Senate Bill to limit local control Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Indiana, Health
Georgia Senate passes bill to prohibit local regulations on gas-powered leaf blowers Adam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Georgia, Gas, Energy, Environment
Rent control bill heads to Colorado Senate with uncertain future Colorado PoliticsAdam PolaskiMarch 1, 2023Colorado, Rent Control, Housing
Bill lifting local control on house construction sparks debate in Georgia House committee hearing Adam PolaskiFebruary 28, 2023Georgia, Housing, Business
Local Control of Rents Passes in Colorado House of Representatives Adam PolaskiFebruary 28, 2023Colorado, Rent Control, Housing
Missoula, Bozeman frustrated as legislature shuns local control and plastics mount Adam PolaskiFebruary 27, 2023Montana, Environment, Energy
Bill to Modernize Public Health Services in Indiana Passes Senate Adam PolaskiFebruary 27, 2023Health, Indiana
Illinois Put a Stop to Local Governments’ Ability to Kill Solar and Wind Projects. Will Other Midwestern States Follow? Adam PolaskiFebruary 27, 2023Illinois, Energy, Environment, Gas
Is removing local control an effective renewables strategy? Adam PolaskiFebruary 27, 2023National, Energy, Environment
