Local TREND. How COVID Exposes Flaws of State Preemption of Local Action

What local action is exposing the limits in state preemption? Mayors who want to impose restrictions on their cities to prevent the spread of COVID but are prevented to do so by state action or state law

How is this playing out in Arizona? The Governor action prevents the Phoenix Mayor from closing 2 types of businesses: beauty salons & golf courses.

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