Mark Pertschuk

Director, Grassroots Change and Past President of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights.

[Chris Goodman @cbgoodman]

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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[Preemption Watch @preemptionwatch]

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

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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

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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

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The lids are off in #Florida over the Styrofoam fight. #StatePreemption looks to succeed over environmental policy from local communities. https://t.co/JD4Cgodwew

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The #LGBTQ community will be watching the #Anti-Discrimination cases very closely in the Supreme Court. https://t.co/mrW1tXLS6E

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Not surprisingly, @JUULvapor is using the same playbook #BigTobacco has employed for decades to protect their financial interests: #StatePreemption. https://t.co/qJ5XLlZUbv

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Lawmakers and businesses in #Florida are working to end #Discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. https://t.co/eInz2QJ8tH

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A #PesticideBan in Lincoln County, #Oregon, is overturned due to #StatePreemption. The community is steadfast in their commitment to #LocalControl. https://t.co/72Xf2EwWgD

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This Editorial explains how #Pennsylvania is moving in the wrong direction over #GunPreemption Laws. #GunViolence https://t.co/WM4vr1qvgb

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State legislators in #Colorado, are focused on empowering #LocalControl for their communities by removing #StatePreemption over a #PlasticBan. https://t.co/8U7Jx9FI4t

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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

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This week's Preemption Watch Newsletter is out! It includes our latest issue area: #Plastics All the news that's fit to print! https://t.co/9ctGeryo4I

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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

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The #LGBTQ community continue to experience discrimination as a result of #StatePreemption laws that prohibit protections from local cities. @TheAdvocateMag https://t.co/xX1XEgQnsb

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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

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#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