ArrayPreemption
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Turning research into actionNationwide Investigations into the Impacts of State Preemption on Racial Justice and Health Equity
State governments have long used their powers to preempt local government rulings. This practice, known as preemption, describes the primacy of a higher authority of law (e.g. the state) over a lower authority (e.g. counties and cities).
May 29, 2024
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The project will scrutinize state preemption of local workers' rights policies, focusing on how these laws influence local government efficacy and public engagement, particularly within communities of color.
May 14, 2024
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The economic security and health equity (ESHE) project examines the drivers and effects of state preemption laws in Kansas and Missouri that limit local government control over economic and housing policies.
May 14, 2024
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The research will examine the impact of policies that preempt instruction on racial justice and health equity in Iowa school districts.
May 14, 2024
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This research will assess whether preemption of local land-use regulation can have beneficial impacts for racial justice and health equity.
May 14, 2024
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This project will examine the effect of the State of North Carolina’s preemption policy, which effectively bars local governments from adopting so-called proactive local housing code enforcement programs requiring rental units to pass housing code inspection prior to leasing.
May 14, 2024
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PreemptionEffects of State Preemption Policies on Voting, Public Assistance Participation and Birth Outcomes
The overarching goal of this study is to quantify the effect of state preemption of local immigration policies on voting, participation in public assistance programs, and birth outcomes.
May 14, 2024
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