Local government articles
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Tennessee set to prevent local governments from studying and disbursing reparations
This latest move is the most recent in a string of bills from Rep. John Ragan going after minorities, whether it be race- or gender-related. Republicans have argued the bill is not racist.
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California court rules state laws cannot broadly override local government
(The Center Square) - A California court ruled state laws cannot broadly override local control over development and zoning, finding one of the state’s most significant new zoning laws is unconstitutional. “This is not a case about whether or not our State Legislature may enact legislation to ensure access to affordable housing or whether it may act to address the different concern of a statewide housing shortage more generally,” wrote California Superior Court Judge Curtis A....
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Israeli Mayors Protest Government Plan To Control Appointment Of Local Rabbanim
Over 100 Israeli mayors have signed a letter to Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malkieli, urging the government to cancel its plan to grant the Chief Rabbinate the power to appoint municipal rabbis. The mayors argue that this move would undermine the autonomy of their cities and towns to choose a rabbi that aligns with their […]