Monthly Archives: September 2021

What’s happening? 21 million people rent in the nations 50 largest suburbs. Renters are the majority in 103 suburbs. In the next 5 years, add 60 more suburbs. Why is this important? It is happening in a broad type of areas from the DC suburbs to California, Florida, Michigan and Missouri. How will this be […]

What is happening? The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that COVID restrictions did not infringe on the right to assemble in private homes in violation of the 1st amendment. This case is now waiting to hear if the US Supreme Court will take it up. Why is this important? Could impact the gubernatorial powers in each […]

What is happening? The City of Tweed is renegotiating its agreement with its local airport. That negotiation includes a removal of a provision that would have the city use eminent domain to obtain land to transfer to the airport. Why is this important? More cities are examining their uses of eminent domain, whether those uses […]

What is happening? Thomasville Georgia (USA) city council passed on an initial vote a mural moratorium. The moratorium may not go into effect. Why is this important? City Council members arguing for property rights do not see a need for a mural moratorium, and are considering other forms of regulation. How will this be important? […]

What’s happening? To limit protestors abilities to protest in front of the houses of politicians, Los Angeles City Council adopted a 300 foot buffer from private residences for protestors. Why is this important? First amendment attorney expect the ordinance to be struck down in the courts as cities can use trespassing or targeted threats laws. […]

What is happening? Oakland, CA is promising to house 1500 homeless, build 132 new units of permanent affordable housing all within 16 months. Oakland will receive $11.3 Million in American Rescue Plan federal stimulus to accomplish its goal. Why is this important? It is part of House America, a federal initiative with a goal to […]

What’s happening? Oklahoma legislators are looking to protect rental property owners in a world with the CDC eviction moratorium. Why is this important? Look to reforms to Landlord Tenant laws as the eviction moratoriums roll back. How will this be important? The Oklahoma legislators say that small property owners who invested in the real estate […]

What’s happening? California legislature passed SB109 (2021 | CA) that creates the  the Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection  Why is this important? The goal is to use technology to conduct research and test emergency technologies to improve the detection of and response to wildfires. How […]

What’s happening? Florida is considering SB 224 (2022 | FL) and HB105 (2022 | FL) would allow counties and municipalities to restrict smoking within the boundaries of public beaches and parks.  Why is this important? Florida Republican wants to loosen state control over smoking bans. How will this be important? Whether this is a bell […]

What’s happening? The District Attorney in Williamson, County, TX, North of Austin, has asked the state Attorney General for an opinion on the Governor’s Executive Order concerning mask mandates. Why is this important? Texas Attorney General will answer this question: Does an executive order which recognizes the ability of Texans to preserve their livelihoods and […]