Protecting Land Control: Preemption Toolkit
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2015
Level
County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Food, Health
The report highlights the rise of preemption bills that aim to strip local governments of their authority, with industries and special interest groups pushing for legislative control. The report suggests recommendations for coordination among lawmakers and advocates, the dissemination of evidence on the prevalence of preemption, collaboration with successful national advocacy groups, and the formation of bipartisan coalitions to support local control.