While I often hear concerns voiced about the state of our nation, particularly when it comes to our level of political discourse, I’m heartened to live in a country that permits citizens to voice our opinions and advocate on behalf of our beliefs, our community and our industry.

During the last two years, with Republicans in control in Washington, some TRSA members felt we could rest easy. Meanwhile, we’ve seen an uptick in state and local challenges across the nation. Kevin Schwalb, TRSA’s vice president of government relations, and TRSA members have responded by working with state and local regulators ...