4.3.17
Thwarting Cities in a Trump Era
“As opposed to the state having to take multiple rifle-shot approaches at overriding local regulations, I think a broad-based law... Read more »
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3.30.17
Lawmakers Vote To Preempt Local Rules For Public Contracts
“We went into a series of processes that looked at the values of our community and our county, […] And that... Read more »
3.29.17
PA Super-Preemption Returns
“We believe the one-sided legal fees awarded to plaintiffs in this legislation will be used in the same unscrupulous manner... Read more »
3.27.17
AP: NC HB 2 to Cost State $3.76 Billion
According to an Associated Press analysis, North Carolina’s “bathroom bill” HB 2 will cost the state $3.76 billion in lost... Read more »
3.17.17
Lakeland Officials are Fighting Bills They Say attack Their Ability to Govern
“There is an attack on home rule like I have not seen in 25 years. […] All of these (bills)... Read more »
3.16.17
Florida Preemption in Focus – March 13 – March 16, 2017
Here are some preemption related articles from around Florida from this week. Our View: Let Home Rule Prevail on Rentals... Read more »
3.10.17
“The latest ‘underhanded maneuvers’ in the minimum wage wars”
“There are very powerful business interests behind minimum wage preemption— including the Koch brother-backed American Legislative Exchange Council—that have a... Read more »
3.8.17
“‘No one will win’ if House Bill 17 becomes Florida law”
“This legislation will create two sets of property rights: business property rights and residential property rights. No one will win.... Read more »
3.6.17
Preemption Prevents Innovation
“Preempting cities from expanding rights, building stronger economies and promoting innovation can be counterproductive and even dangerous. In the short... Read more »
3.3.17
National League of Cities Releases State Analysis on Preemption
Recently, the National League of Cities put out a State-by-State Analysis on how local communities have been preempted by their... Read more »