The state strips power from local governments but you can change that

The 2026 Florida legislative session was the third year I’ve paid close attention to what happens at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, and the third year I have seen our state lawmakers return to the same playbook: preempting local governments.

Preemption might sound technical or complicated, but its impact is simple. It strips power away from local governments and communities and hands it to the state. Again and again, Florida legislators have used it to block local action on everything from offshore wind energy to worker protections during extreme heat to guaranteeing the rights of nature. …

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