The_LSSC @The_LSSC
The Local Solutions Support Center is a national hub that coordinates and creates efforts to counter the abuse of preemption and strengthen local democracy. supportdemocracy.org Joined February 2022-
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This legislative session, Florida was one of the worst offenders when it came to using preemption as a means of enriching corporate special interests at the expense of working people. Here's a rundown of what happened in Florida's session. Read more: bit.ly/4aD4Ta0
We're halfway through legislative session in many states, and a clear picture is emerging of how state lawmakers are abusing preemption. Our new mid-session memo highlights trends across issue spaces like criminal justice reform, housing, and education: bit.ly/4aD4Ta0
Tensions are building over preemption policies in Ohio, where cities have moved to ban employers from asking about salary history. In a Law 360 story, Jared Make of @ABetterBalance gives an overview of the ways abusive preemption harms local communities: bit.ly/3U2J0vt
In Florida, last year’s passage of H.B.1417 restricted local leaders from taking action on many housing issues impacting renters, like unfair rent hikes, discrimination, and eviction. This new op-ed speaks out against the law and shares what’s possible: bit.ly/49m5njQ
Local control over local budgets is essential – But in Arizona, legislation is moving that would block communities from controlling their own budgets around policing and law enforcement. Take a look: bit.ly/4cAvwOw
Today is the last day to call Governor Bill Lee. ☎️ (615)- 741-2001!!! Call him today! Demand that he veto SB2572 immediately! ☎️ ⚡️⚡️⚡️We are hosting a phone zap today⚡️⚡️⚡️ Join us 12pm-2pm! Stay tuned for more info!
Florida has become one of the most aggressive state legislatures to push abusive preemption legislation, and that makes for an exhausting fight for people committed to local democracy on the ground. Read more about the legislative session + share this: bit.ly/3vfeULG
“Florida is absolutely at the forefront of these strikes” against local cities and municipalities,” we told @TDOnline, citing legislation that targets BIPOC residents and amounts to clear abuse of preemption that holds marginalized communities back: tallahassee.com/story/news/pol…
"Preemption poses a serious, if not existential, threat to reform, especially for blue cities in red states,” writes @JohnFPfaff, a Professor of Law at Fordham University, in @Slate. His piece examines the dangers of abusive preemption: slate.com/news-and-polit…
“It was business, corporate special interests, that began this wave of preemption legislation,” we told @TheProspect in this great in-depth story about preemption. “It’s only recently that preemption has become a tool for social conservatism, too.” prospect.org/politics/2024-…
LSSC is tracking abusive preemption bills – and we’re seeing many of the same concerning trends as we did in 2023. State lawmakers are seeking to undermine local democracy and take power away from people and communities w bills that weaken our democracy: bit.ly/3OQYVda
A new white paper from @ABetterBalance, @The_LSSC, and @EqualityFed traces the local roots of LGBTQ+ equality, highlights types of abusive preemption that target local authority to protect LGBTQ+ equality – and shares tactics to resist: supportdemocracy.org/lgbtqpaper #PreemptingProgress
A new report that we authored (and released with @The_LSSC & @EqualityFed) traces the local roots of LGBTQ+ equality, highlights the abusive preemption that targets local authority on LGBTQ+ equality & shares tactics to resist: abetterbalance.org/resources/pree… #PreemptingProgress
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A new report that we authored (and released with @The_LSSC & @EqualityFed) traces the local roots of LGBTQ+ equality, highlights the abusive preemption that targets local authority on LGBTQ+ equality & shares tactics to resist: abetterbalance.org/resources/pree… #PreemptingProgress
Our new report with @The_LSSC & @EqualityFed highlights how states are abusively blocking localities' authority to protect LGBTQ rights, and shares tactics to resist & empower local communities: abetterbalance.org/new-report-adv…
A new report that we authored (and released with @The_LSSC & @EqualityFed) traces the local roots of LGBTQ+ equality, highlights the abusive preemption that targets local authority on LGBTQ+ equality & shares tactics to resist: abetterbalance.org/resources/pree… #PreemptingProgress
A new report that we authored (and released with @The_LSSC & @EqualityFed) traces the local roots of LGBTQ+ equality, highlights the abusive preemption that targets local authority on LGBTQ+ equality & shares tactics to resist: abetterbalance.org/resources/pree… #PreemptingProgress
📣Congratulations to @AndrewWarrenFL on the Eleventh Circuit ruling, which recognizes that the First Amendment protects his ability to speak out about justice and public safety.📣 Governor DeSantis's suspension of Warren violated his rights and deprived Hillsborough County…
This is what we’ve been fighting for from the beginning—the protection of democracy. We look forward to returning to the district court for the relief that has been denied to me and all the voters of Hillsborough County for 17 months: reinstating the person elected by the voters.
Recently, states have begun to pass laws that do not just preempt one local policy decision – but rather, seek to eradicate entire realms of local authority. These “Death Star 2.0” laws are the subject of a new white paper from @The_LSSC. Please read: supportdemocracy.org/deathstar
The impetus behind "Death Star 2.0" preemption laws is clear: to maintain structural systems of oppression when marginalized communities are gaining more power, representation, and voice at the local level.” Read @The_LSSC’s new white paper on these laws: supportdemocracy.org/deathstar
Antagonisms flare as red states try to dictate how blue cities are run. washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/11… @washingtonpost @mollyhf @The_LSSC @fjp_org
In January, @The_LSSC released this report and supplement on state interference with local prosecutors — Preempting Progress: States Take Aim at Local Prosecutors. supportdemocracy.org/the-latest/new… @fjp_org
Antagonisms flare as red states try to dictate how blue cities are run. washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/11… @washingtonpost @mollyhf @The_LSSC @fjp_org
Despite long advocating small government and local control, Republican governors and legislators across a significant swath of the country are increasingly overriding the actions of Democratic cities. washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/11…
State lawmakers proposed nearly 700 bills this year to circumscribe what cities and counties can do, according to the lead consultant for the Local Solutions Support Center, a national organization focused in part on ending the overreach it calls “abusive state preemption.”
Q: What's super wonky..but really important? A: Fighting state preemption of local laws. Conservative states pass laws to stop cities from raising wages, requiring paid sick leave & much more. @The_LSSC just released a white paper about the latest red-state overreach.
One of the most alarming trends in “Death Star 2.0” preemption in recent years is the growth of takeover efforts by the state. Jackson, Mississippi illustrates the harms and dangers of these new legislative attacks. Read more in our full white paper: supportdemocracy.org/deathstar
Our #PreemptingProgress white paper with @The_LSSC charts this emerging trend and discusses the long-term effects of eroding the local accountability of prosecutors. ➡️ supportdemocracy.org/prosecutors
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This is huge! The underhanded attempt to kneecap November’s referendum to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s constitution has been defeated decisively!
Breaking: Issue 1 fails. Big cities, suburban and many rural counties voted down issue dispatch.com/story/news/pol…
Today is the day! Vote NO on Issue 1 and defend our democracy from corrupt special interests. #ElectionDay #VoteNoOnIssue1
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“The law’s ambiguity can also create a financial burden for counties … countless staff hours combing through the law and comparing it with all the policies enacted at each one of their departments.” nextcity.org/features/texas…
Local prosecutors play a huge role in a criminal legal system – and state preemption of prosecutorial discretion threatens to undo progress. Our #PreemptingProgress report with @The_LSSC details more: supportdemocracy.org/prosecutors @theappeal @EricTegethoff theappeal.org/conservatives-…
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