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November 8, 2023

New Video: America’s Founders Believed in This Idea

America’s Founders believed in a simple idea: Our communities should be run by the people who live in them. The idea isn’t controversial or complicated, but it has been ignored by politicians for far too long. Unfortunately, America stopped believing that local communities should be free to solve local problems, and started believing distant politicians could solve local problems—which made us more partisan and more divided.

September 21, 2023

Hurricane Watch: How Cities Lead During Storms

As autumn arrives in the Sunshine State, Florida continues its annual dance with hurricane season. From the lively streets of Fort Pierce to the tranquil shores near Niceville, local leaders in Florida are acutely aware of the importance of readiness and communication in the face of impending storms.

August 4, 2023

What Does ‘Local’ Mean to You?

In Florida, it means having roots in a community. ‘Local’ means familiarity, trust and commitment to a place and its people. It’s also non-partisan and focused on real solutions that improve our quality of life.

June 13, 2023

Your Voice Made a Difference

Sunshine State lawmakers wrapped up an action-packed Legislative Session earlier this month that saw legislators grapple with hot-button issues and the largest budget in state history. Between the rhetoric and legislative deal-making, they found time to address important issues affecting local decision-making, too.

March 21, 2023

Solid Waste Legislative Alert

Do you want to pay more for trash collection, or add even more garbage trucks on the road? That’s exactly what will happen if HB 975 becomes law.

March 6, 2023

Tallahassee’s “Champions” for Local Decision-Making Weigh In

Dear Reader, With the 2023 Legislative Session quickly approaching, we thought our readers would like to hear directly from some of the “champions” that back local decision-making in Tallahassee.Across the Sunshine State, local leaders are realizing their community’s potential to be the next hub for innovation.

February 16, 2023

2023 Session Poll Results Are In!

Dear Reader, Last month, we asked Local Voices United’s readers about the 2023 Legislative Session and if you think the Legislature should strengthen local decision-making this year. The poll results are in! Across the Sunshine State, local leaders are realizing their community’s potential to be the next hub for innovation.

February 15, 2023

Pre-Session Poll

Local Voices United, a non-partisan, Florida-focused group that supports local decision-making, is conducting our annual, informal poll of supporters across the state — and we want to hear from you! It’s a New Year and a brand new legislature fresh off a historic election season Across the Sunshine State, local leaders are realizing their community’s potential to be the next hub for innovation.

September 20, 2022

Innovation is our New Attraction

It’s often said that there’s no greater driver of change than a community that has discovered what it cares about – and in several Florida communities, that’s exactly what’s happening. Across the Sunshine State, local leaders are realizing their community’s potential to be the next hub for innovation.