Manatee County District Challenges Florida DOE's Renovation Veto Power on School Projects Manatee County seeks to abolish Castaldi requirements limiting local school renovation decisions.

Manatee County is pushing back against state control over local school renovations, arguing that taxpayers should dictate how their funds are used.

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SOA Symposium 2025 • Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy We host regular events on important oversight and public policy topics of the day bringing together lawmakers and policy experts.

Miss the State Oversight Academy's Symposium? You can watch it now! A must-watch for state legislators and scholars interested in governance innovations. Dive into insightful discussions and expert talks. #StateLegislature #StateOversight

Governor approves retrocession of jurisdiction over military installations in Massachusetts Governor accepts retrocession request for jurisdiction on military installations enhancing state oversight.

Massachusetts takes a bold step as the Governor approves retrocession of military installations, granting the state greater oversight than ever before.

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Tennessee lawmakers propose investigation protocol for local government actions General Assembly seeks to empower attorney general to investigate local ordinances

Tennessee's House Bill 1097 could change the game for local governance, giving the attorney general the power to investigate and potentially challenge local policies.

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Tennessee lawmakers outline process for investigating local government policy violations Lawmakers establish notification and investigation procedures for local government ordinance violations

Tennessee's House Bill 1097 could change the game for local governance, paving the way for state lawmakers to challenge local policies like never before.

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Legislative Committee reviews North Dakota's home rule authority amid constitutional concerns Committee discusses potential amendments to constitution affecting North Dakota's home rule authority

Lawmakers in North Dakota are facing a critical crossroads over home rule authority, questioning whether local governance can survive amid increasing state oversight.

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Montana Legislature amends jurisdiction regulations for energy facilities oversight Legislature enhances state recommendations for federal energy and nuclear commission applications

Montana's new House Bill 696 could reshape the state's energy landscape by giving it a stronger voice in federal energy projects—are local concerns finally being prioritized?

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