Red-state Republicans are dogpiling on blue cities The Washington PostAdam PolaskiFebruary 25, 2025National
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda NPRAdam PolaskiFebruary 25, 2025National, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities, Health
Who Runs Your City? Not You, If the GOP Has Its Way The Coffman ChroniclesAdam PolaskiFebruary 25, 2025Media Quoting LSSC
A bill to preempt Metro Council by a Nashville Democrat raises eyebrows Tennessee LookoutAdam PolaskiFebruary 24, 2025Tennessee
States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown Associated PressAdam PolaskiFebruary 23, 2025Immigration/Sanctuary Cities, National
Georgia bill could allow property owners to hold local governments financially responsible for homeless-related issues WTOC-TVAdam PolaskiFebruary 21, 2025Georgia, Homelessness, Housing
Colorado bill requiring 'tip offset' in restaurant workers' wages advances Colorado SunAdam PolaskiFebruary 21, 2025Colorado, Minimum Wage
Colorado lawmakers advance bill to cut tipped minimum wage in Denver, Boulder Colorado NewslineAdam PolaskiFebruary 21, 2025Colorado, Minimum Wage
Colorado’s restaurant industry faces divide as new bill causes friction CPR NewsAdam PolaskiFebruary 21, 2025Colorado
Missouri House passes bill to shift St. Louis police control back to state board Adam PolaskiFebruary 20, 2025Missouri, Policing
Legislation seeks return of solar, wind zoning decisions to local control The County PressAdam PolaskiFebruary 19, 2025Environment, Climate Change, Michigan
Some local governments say they won’t follow new Colorado laws requiring denser housing, less parking CPR NewsAdam PolaskiFebruary 18, 2025Colorado, Housing
Idaho bill limiting types of flags state, local governments can display passes House Idaho Capital SunAdam PolaskiFebruary 18, 2025Idaho, LGBTQ, Racial Justice
Ohio and its cities clash in court over flavored tobacco and ‘home rule’ Cleveland.comAdam PolaskiFebruary 18, 2025Tobacco, Home Rule, Ohio
Under pressure from state GOP, Metro Council considers loosening lead paint protections Courier JournalAdam PolaskiFebruary 18, 2025Kentucky, Environment
Senate committee advances Jason Brodeur bill giving state control over presidential libraries Florida PoliticsAdam PolaskiFebruary 18, 2025Florida
Proposed Colorado Law Would Cut Base Wages for Denver's Tipped Employees WestwardAdam PolaskiFebruary 17, 2025Colorado, Minimum Wage
STR bill preempting local control resurfaces in House The Sentinel RecordAdam PolaskiFebruary 17, 2025Arkansas, Short-Term Rentals, Housing
Majority speak against gun-free zone bill, but panel poised to advance it WyoFileAdam PolaskiFebruary 14, 2025Wyoming, Gun Safety