A 2018 memo from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, for example, identified more than 100 state legislative changes between 2011 and 2018 that limited local government autonomy in areas such as land ...

Connecticut’s ‘local control’ needs serious reform by Dice Oh | Opinion Contributor September 19, 2022 @ 7:30 am Updated September 21, 2022 @ 3:52 pm Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new ...

BOISE, Idaho — The phrase "local control" has been stated to be one of conservatives' core principles. This means allowing those at the local level in Idaho cities to dictate policy instead of ...

Local control isn't a principle, but a practical way to evaluate the proper level of government to undertake basic functions. Obviously, local governments are closer to the people and are the ...

For much of America’s K-12 education system, “local control” is a bedrock principle, with core funds coming from local property tax collections and residents electing representatives to the ...

In the race to oversee Washington’s public schools, incumbent superintendent Chris Reykdal has sought to frame challenger David Olson as a far-right extremist with Trumpian values — a charge ...

Solano County Supervisor Mitch Mashburn’s most often repeated rallying cry seems simple on the surface. “I would prefer that things remain locally controlled; that we have a say in our … ...

State control of permitting for solar, wind, ... for example, must fund the participation of local communities through which their pipeline traverses,” Scripps said.

I agree in principle with many of the Legislature’s intentions when it comes to local control. Police defunding, aggressive taxation, fracking bans, and unfair landlord requirements are bad ideas.

Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson had some choice words for legislators in advance of the 2025 session. To anyone looking to seize more control from local municipalities: Back off.