Preemption Part 2: A Path out of the Morass

Research shows that implied preemption of local laws by state courts creates unpredictable results throughout the country. But there is one state where a clarifying constitutional amendment removes uncertainty. A…

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Preemption Town Hall Set For September 19th

The LOCAL Maryland coalition, along with the NAACP, are presenting a public "town meeting" on state-level preemption - mark your calendars for Thursday evening, September 19, in Prince George's County.…

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Maine May Preempt Local “Single Family” Zoning

Maine may become the third state to adopt state-level, single-family zoning legislation intended to preempt local autonomy.  Maine's state legislature is taking up legislation aiming to preempt local zoning processes,…

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