preemption

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will prevent local governments from imposing wage requirements on contractors and requiring heat-exposure protections for workers.

More than 90% of those who participated in a 2021 state survey said it's necessary for local governments to regulate single-use plastic, but proposed legislation would limit those powers.

With mass shootings refueling a national debate about gun laws, the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in a dispute about a 2011 state law that threatens stiff penalties if city and county officials pass gun-related regulations.

Backers say it would eliminate the need for the state government to enact any more preemption bills. This bill could cost local governments more than $900 million annually.

A plan that would allow local ordinances to get automatically blocked if they’re challenged is moving ahead. The proposal goes hand-in-hand with another measure that would let businesses sue local governments over policies that cause a revenue loss of 15% or more. Local government groups say the bill is better, but they’re still worried about its impact.

In a proposal drawing heavy fire from local governments, a Senate committee Tuesday approved a measure that could lead to cities and counties facing lawsuits because of decisions that lead to reduced revenue or profits for businesses.

Here comes that word again. Pre-emption.Republican legislators in recent years have sought to expand their power at the expense of cities, counties and…

One bill could cost stubborn city and county governments more money if they don’t follow state rules.Local governments have a lot of authority to pass…

A measure looking to preempt local ordinances regulating vacation rentals cleared its first hurdle today in the Florida Legislature. The Senate Community…

Republicans Sen. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota) and Rep. Mike La Rosa (R-St. Cloud) are pushing back against local ordinances that regulate vacation rentals.…