local preemption

Local governments could be blocked from establishing minimum wage and heat protection clauses for private businesses they contract with. The public has yet to weigh in.

One of the first bills ready for a vote by the full Senate would stop local governments from regulating sunscreen. It’s one of several preemption bills…

A measure preventing local bans on sunscreen in Florida is back after it failed last year. It would stop a Key West ban on certain sunscreens from going…

Organizations are asking state legislators to stop preemption regulations. Preemption gives the state legislature the ability to limit or override local…

The Florida League of Mayors brought municipality heads to the Capitol Wednesday to oppose preemption bills this legislative session. The group of about…

A bill seeking to crack down on local business regulations is moving through the Florida House. The measure would stop local governments from imposing…

The power struggle between the Florida Legislature and the state’s local governments continues. That was obvious during Friday morning’s (2/9) meeting in…

Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a uniform framework for bike sharing companies in the state of Florida. Tampa Republican…

Democrats Rep. Shevrin Jones (D-West Park) and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum are speaking out against preemption policies. They’re pushing back against…

Florida lawmakers want to set new statewide standards for public contracts. But local governments say the plan threatens their independence. The concept…