2025 Legislative Session Preemption Efforts Had Mixed Results
This session, the legislature focused on changes that chip away at local control over housing, rentals, and progressive policies.
Arkansas Preemption Bills: Local Control Under Threat
These bills collectively represent a threat to local control in Arkansas and are part of a trend across the country.
Loss of Local Control on the Rise
On June 29, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill (SB 170) that would require local governments to suspend enforcement of ordinances when legally challenged. Many environmentalists are concerned about this bill because it could limit local governments from...