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While Trump claws back federal funding, Texas is following suit. State reps are looking into a bill that would freeze local taxes for cities that introduce regulations outside of state policies. Conservatives are now using preemption to hold communities hostage. www.governing.com/policy/texas...
May 7, 2025, 12:45 PM
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