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Houston and San Antonio have filed a major lawsuit. Dozens of local officials have signed onto a scathing amicus brief. And across the state, cities are scrambling to prepare for the wild west that Gov. Greg Abbott's controversial preemption law will likely bring.

HB 2127, the so-called death star bill, is the culmination of a years-long fight about centralizing power, not protecting small businesses.

A recent conference brought together democratic socialist elected officials from across the United States—including Bernie Sanders—to collaborate and strategize on advancing progressive public policy.

Conflicts of Interest Board filings show other elected officials have been traveling as well.

The bills undermine efforts to pursue local solutions to issues affecting their communities

Elected officials from around Florida gathered for a press conference to speak out against bills that they claim are attacks on local control.

PHILADELPHIA — Helen Gym was in the way.

Mayoral candidate Helen Gym has become a polarizing political figure. Her supporters see a champion ahead of the 2023 May primary. Her critics see a "character."

These are the political players thriving in the City of Brotherly Love.

Leaders who have a record of achievement worthy of recognition.