The National League of Cities released an updated report this week on the number of states that have laws preempting local power in certain policy areas.
State laws preempting local authority are on the rise around the U.S., according to research the National League of Cities released this week.
The group says that, compared to last year, states have passed 19 new laws that preempt the power of local governments. NLC’s report concentrates on seven policy areas—minimum wage, paid leave, anti-discrimination, ride-booking services, like Uber, home sharing platforms, like Airbnb, municipal broadband, and taxes and spending.