Iowa lawmakers are weighing a bill that could put school boards and superintendents in legal jeopardy for not following state laws. Under Senate File 178, county attorneys could sue school leaders if residents believe their district isn’t in compliance—bypassing the state’s existing[...]
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Bill would hold state cash from localities that block energy, ag projects in North Dakota
Local control is on the line in North Dakota. A packed room at an Edgeley bar made that clear, as residents voiced concerns over large-scale industrial projects shaping their communities. At stake is Senate Bill 2208, which would strip state infrastructure funds[...]
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Minnesota weighs cell phone ban in elementary, middle schools
Minnesota lawmakers are weighing a proposal to ban cell phones and smart watches in elementary and middle schools while limiting their use in high school classrooms. Educators shared positive experiences with existing policies at a recent Senate hearing, highlighting reductions in disciplinary[...]
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Port: ‘Local control’ is not an ideology
Local control is a popular argument—until it isn’t. North Dakota lawmakers are debating spending caps on local budgets and restrictions on ranked-choice voting, sparking pushback from those who say the state is overreaching. But the reality is, local control is often a[...]
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Amid Local Control Attack; Fargo leaders defend citizen-initiated approval voting at state Capitol
Fargo is currently at a crossroads, with state lawmakers aiming to ban the city’s approval voting system through House Bill 1297. This voting method, introduced via a grassroots effort in 2018, has allowed locals to select multiple candidates they approve of in[...]
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House Bill 1605 Would Ban Intentional Addition of Fluoride to Public Water Supplies
A new House Bill in North Dakota could significantly change the state’s approach to public water supplies by banning the intentional addition of fluoride. Known as House Bill 1605, it would impose fines for violations, while allowing naturally occurring fluoride to remain[...]
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Nebraska lawmakers consider measure to preempt local rent regulations
Nebraska lawmakers are currently discussing a proposed bill that would prevent local governments from imposing rent controls on private property. At a public hearing, supporters argued that the measure is a proactive step to fend off potential rent regulations. However, opponents contended[...]
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Can the state ignore local regulations? Wyoming Supreme Court will decide.
In Wyoming, a heated battle between state and local powers may set a precedent for who truly holds sway over state-owned lands. Picture this: Teton County is challenging the state’s claim that counties can’t impose zoning or safety codes on these lands—a[...]
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Weighing In for the Battle for Local Control
In 2024, North Dakota voters will probably vote whether or not to eliminate real estate property taxes. It looks like it will be a proxy war between the obvious factions within the North Dakota Republican party. Republicans in recent history have comprised[...]