May 8, 2024 New Laws Are Turning Police Into ‘Supercitizens’ John Pfaff The American Prospect A series of legislative and judicial efforts have removed police oversight from oversight boards and communities.
October 3, 2020 Preempting Progress Hunter Blair, David Cooper, Julia Wolfe, and Jaimie Worker Economic Policy Institute State interference in local policymaking prevents people of color, women, and low-income workers from making ends meet in the South
labor October 20, 2018 State "Uber" Legislation Gali Racabi On Labor State TNC and MC Legislation: Preemption and Employment Status of Drivers
labor August 25, 2018 Southern Cities Are Passing Paid Sick Leave Bryce Covert Working In These Times But Republicans Won’t Let Them Have It
July 22, 2017 State Efforts to Block Local Minimum Wage Laws NELP National Employment Law Project Ultimately, preemption of local minimum wage laws is a priority for big business. Advocates, workers, and legislators who support an economy that works for all should oppose the preemption of local minimum wage laws.
February 28, 2017 The Other Right-Wing Tidal Wave Sweeping America: Federal and State Preemption of Local Progressive Laws Don Hazen, Steven Rosenfeld Alternet Preemption is a legal term that allows corporations to boost their profits by suppressing local government power, community groups and citizens.
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