Last week on PwP, we dove into home rule, which is a local government's capacity to administer its affairs without state government involvement. We took a look at what parameters home rule encompasses, its historical development, its antithesis known as Dillon's Rule, and the debate over home rule vs. Dillon's Rule.

This week looks at recent developments regarding home rule and some of the biggest challenges (and opportunities) facing its expansion. At the end, we discuss why you should care about home rule vs. Dillon's Rule. Knowing about the topic is one thing, but it's also important to discuss why it should matter to you. After all, local government is the most impactful on your day-to-day life.

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(0:00) Introduction of Today's Topic

(2:03) Recent Developments Regarding Home Rule

(9:47) Challenges Facing Home Rule

(10:31) Challenge #1: Lack of Attention Paid To Local Governments

(14:31) Challenge #2: Legal Precedent Regarding Home Rule

(19:16) Challenge #3: Perception of Subservience to State Governments

(21:18) Challenge #4: Difficulty in Amending State Constitutions, Citizen Impact on State Laws

(25:41) Challenge #5: Placement on the Overall Political Agenda

(27:43) Challenge #6: State Preemption of Local Legislation

(30:14) Challenge #7: Deciding on the Appropriate Level of Home Rule

(31:38) Challenge #8: Low Levels of Political Competitiveness

(34:38) Opportunities for Home Rule Advocates

(41:23) Why You Should Care About the Home Rule vs. Dillon's Rule Debate

(46:12) Closing Remarks and Media