Dallas is fighting back against a new state law that tries to block cities from making their own progressive rules. This legal battle could decide if cities or the state gets the final say on local policies.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
This lawsuit could cost taxpayers money depending on how the legal fight plays out.
Cities that want to make their own rules and residents who support those progressive policies stand to benefit.
The state government and potentially taxpayers if the lawsuit is unsuccessful could be negatively impacted.
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The city stood to lose $32.1 million in public safety grants, and possibly more in FIFA funding after threats from the governor's office.