And if That Doesn't Work …

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A Grand Rapids, Michigan, TV station has found that a number of cities in that state have not been following state law in setting their speed limits. Lawmakers say they plan to pass a law to force those cities to obey the law.

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[Fist of Etiquette]

A Brickbat concerning roads? Now I've seen everything!

Speed traps are the bread and butter of every local municipality's budgeting. Who is the state to take that away?

[dantheserene]

No one in the article mentioned revenue generation. Talk about the elephant in the room.

[Steve G]

And if that law doesn't do it, we'll pass another one, and another!

[A Cynic's Guide to Zen]

According to breakthrough local journalism, Michigan municipalities have not been Nothing to see here!

[LarryA]

Texas passed a law in 2003 telling cities and counties they can't prohibit licensed handgun carry in government buildings. The Legislature just (effective 9/1/2015) got around to passing a "This Means You" bill establishing penalties for violation of said law.

Last night on the 10 p.m. "news" there was a "Licensees will be able to carry GUNS in San Antonio City Hall! OMG!" story.