In our piece from last year, @meganehatch, @academicpiracy, and I argue that preemption isn't always bad, and there are some areas where it could be quite good.
Housing was our example. See Jenny's tweets about how it could help housing production.
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Environmental groups, local leaders and the community in Lane County, #Oregon, are fighting hard for an end to #Pesticides. #StatePreemption laws are hindering any effort for change. https://t.co/uCVO4FtkyM
The @FLCities are standing up to the lobbying force of the @NRA over #GunPreemption. #LocalControl for local communities hangs in the balance. https://t.co/IHo7PDgx0m
Pro-Gun group in #Michigan seeks to upend a gun law by using #GunPreemption as a means for defense. The community of Eastpointe will not relent over the safety of its residents. https://t.co/YB9xEe0biz
The lids are off in #Florida over the Styrofoam fight. #StatePreemption looks to succeed over environmental policy from local communities. https://t.co/JD4Cgodwew
Not surprisingly, @JUULvapor is using the same playbook #BigTobacco has employed for decades to protect their financial interests: #StatePreemption. https://t.co/qJ5XLlZUbv
As #NewYork State looks to take progressive action fighting #E-Cigarettes and #Vaping, lobbyist money is flooding the State Capitol from the #Tobacco Industry. https://t.co/p7oPxwnobY
State's are taking the lead in regulating/banning flavored #E-Cigarettes and vaping. Inaction from the Federal gov't prompted State leaders to move ahead. https://t.co/vN6scNYQsf
The #LGBTQ community continue to experience discrimination as a result of #StatePreemption laws that prohibit protections from local cities. @TheAdvocateMag https://t.co/xX1XEgQnsb
Many companies are taking note and deciding that #LocalControl is a true form of Democracy. Many are supporting an end to #StatePreemption over #PlasticBans. https://t.co/R1h7jCbYTq
#Ohio may take steps to end #GunPreemption laws and establish a way for Local Communities to move forward with #GunSafety legislation. https://t.co/7VVN1Y64iM