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Texas Cities Are Getting Ready For The State’s ‘Death Star’ Law

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Greg Abbott's controversial preemption law will likely bring. Dozens of local officials have signed onto a scathing amicus brief. And across the state, cities are scrambling to prepare for the wild west that Gov.

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Why income discrimination laws hurt poor renters

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COMMENTARY| Laws that ban discrimination against voucher holders can push smaller landlords out of the low-income housing market, decreasing the amount of affordable housing.

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Supreme Court narrows law for fighting state and local corruption

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The high court’s conservatives ruled that a key anti-corruption law only applies to bribes and not to “gratuities” meant to reward officials for their service.

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Supreme Court sends Florida, Texas ‘censorship’ laws back to lower courts

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The justices left in place preliminary injunctions blocking the two laws but said the appeals courts must further study their First Amendment implications.

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Second Anniversary: Historic Legislation’s Impact for Municipalities

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In November 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), into law. This historic legislation delivers necessary infrastructure funding to cities, towns and villages across the US.

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New Florida law bans kids under 14 from social media

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But opponents say Florida’s law still runs afoul of the First Amendment. It is the latest in a series of efforts by states to regulate social media in a way that protects minors and stands up to legal challenges.

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Justices appear skeptical of states' social media censorship laws

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Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging Florida and Texas laws designed to prevent the alleged censorship of conservative viewpoints on social media. Observers say the decision could shape the future of free speech on the internet.