State Preemptions of Local Government Are a Bad Thing. Even When Ron DeSantis Does It.

Tags: Decentralization and Secession

03/25/2021 Connor Mortell

Centralizing political power in the hands of the state government only sets the stage for abuses when a new administration takes over.

Original Article: “State Preemptions of Local Government Are a Bad Thing. Even When Ron DeSantis Does It. ”

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