News You Can Use – October 31, 2025 – TOP STORY: Dallas asks Texas Supreme Court to allow STR ban ahead of the World Cup

Today’s “News You Can Use” highlights the latest in the Dallas STR wars.

1) TOP STORY: Dallas, TX — City petitions high court over STR ban

Dallas is asking the Texas Supreme Court to permit enforcement of its short-term rental ban, with attention on crowd and neighborhood impacts during the 2026 World Cup. Coverage includes legal context and local broadcast updates.
Links:
– Planetizen
– FOX 4 Dallas

2) Green Bay, WI — New STR rules proposed; public input set for Nov. 17

City officials outlined a package of STR changes and invited residents to a Nov. 17 meeting; follow-up reporting features owner reactions and business concerns.
Links:
– FOX 11 Green Bay
– WBAY
– FOX 11 Green Bay (reax)

3) Michigan City, IN — Workshop reviews enforcement tools and state limits

A city workshop examined how to improve STR enforcement while navigating constraints under Indiana law, with potential next steps identified.
Links:
– Citizen Portal

4) El Paso, TX — City considers a new STR ordinance

Local reports outline an ordinance under consideration to regulate short-term rentals, including permitting and operational rules; photo coverage shows neighborhood perspectives.
Links:
– KFOX 14
– CBS4 Local (gallery)

5) Sumner County, TN — Residents urge county to regulate STRs

At a public session, residents cited growing complaints; staff summarized how Tennessee law shapes what counties can and can’t do.
Links:
– Citizen Portal

6) Utah — Report links STRs and housing shortage

A statewide analysis explores how STR growth interacts with housing availability and affordability, informing potential policy responses.
Links:
– Utah News Dispatch

7) Princeton, NJ — Council reviews community concerns on STRs

Council discussion focused on neighborhood impacts and what guardrails might balance visitor demand with residential quality of life.
Links:
– The Daily Princetonian

8) Central NY — Local elections center on Airbnb

In a lakeside community, STRs have become the defining issue in hyper-local races, eclipsing national political narratives.
Links:
– Syracuse.com

9) Columbus, OH — Airbnb deploys AI to curb unauthorized parties

The platform says new screening tools aim to reduce party-risk bookings in cities like Columbus ahead of holidays and high-demand events.
Links:
– NBC4 Columbus

10) Long Island, NY — Proposal would ease some STR restrictions

A council member introduced a plan to loosen rules for homeowners using platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo, with details to be debated.
Links:
– News 12 Long Island

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