News You Can Use – September 23, 2025 – TOP STORY: Federal judge upholds Fayetteville’s STR rules

Today’s “News You Can Use” highlights a court case loss in Arkansas on the downside, a strong Pro-STR op-ed in Los Angeles, and everything in between.

1) TOP STORY: Fayetteville, AR — federal court tosses challenge to STR ordinance

A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit against Fayetteville’s short-term rental rules, reinforcing local authority to regulate STRs and likely informing similar cases elsewhere.
Links:

• Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

2) Nantucket, MA — November proposals coming into focus

Ahead of a special Town Meeting, Nantucket’s latest STR proposals are crystallizing, with voters set to decide how rentals will be allowed and managed on the island.
Links:

• Nantucket Current

3) Norfolk, VA — city to consider higher taxes on STRs

Norfolk leaders will weigh a tax increase on short-term rentals and other lodging—part of a broader push to align tax policy with neighborhood and tourism impacts.
Links:

• The Virginian-Pilot

4) Sausalito, CA — tougher code enforcement moves forward

City officials advanced steps to strengthen code enforcement, a change that could affect STR compliance and neighborhood quality-of-life cases.
Links:

• The Press Democrat

5) Greenport (Long Island), NY — community weighs STR proposals

Greenport residents shared feedback on potential STR rules, underscoring tensions between tourism accommodation and housing/quality-of-life concerns.
Links:

• Suffolk Times

6) Reading, PA — council holds hearing on STR zoning

Reading held a public hearing on zoning changes to regulate STRs, with final decisions still to come.
Links:

• WFMZ 69 News

7) Hudson Valley, NY — analysis of STR pros and cons

A regional piece breaks down perceived benefits (tourism spending, property income) and downsides (housing pressure, nuisance), useful context for policy debates.
Links:

• Mid-Hudson News

8) Los Angeles, CA — op-ed argues city is scapegoating STRs

Commentary contends L.A. is blaming STRs for broader housing problems and urges a more balanced approach to enforcement and supply.
Links:

• Los Angeles Daily News

Quick Hit

• Palm Springs, CA: A roundup segment touches on local issues, including tourism/STR chatter in the Coachella Valley.
  Link: NBC Palm Springs

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