#state-preemption

#state-preemption

A proposed rule would weaken EPA safety reviews for many toxic chemicals, shorten review timelines, reduce scrutiny, and block state bans or restrictions.

SB 79 allows up to nine-story residential buildings near transit hubs statewide, overriding local zoning and taking effect July 1, 2026.

State preemption laws are increasingly stripping local governments of authority, enabling state officials to force compliance with immigration policies through removal powers and legal threats.