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News · CA
A new ordinance adds Mayor Karen Bass’ municipal-property restrictions for immigration agents to the Los Angeles city code.
News · DE
The newly passed legislation creates a Wilmington pilot program focused on helping low-income renters.
News · MD
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott filed for a protective order covering some records sought by the inspector general.
News · IL
The measure would require support from three-fifths of the 50-member City Council before Chicago could approve new borrowing.
News · MN
The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance requiring human oversight of driverless rideshare service in the city.
News · AZ
The pool company is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores.
News · WI
Milwaukee County approved removing Flock cameras from parks, moving the issue from a policy vote to implementation.
News · MN
The Minneapolis mayor rejected a city ordinance addressing driverless rideshare service.
News · MN
The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance concerning driverless rideshares, but Mayor Jacob Frey says he will veto it.
News · MD
Baltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.
News · RI
The Boston Globe has drawn attention to Mayor Brett Smiley’s behavior following a loss to David Morales.
News · MO
A man shot July 4 in Kansas City, Missouri, died this week, and his death has been classified as a homicide.
News · OK
The city approved roadwork connected to Oklahoma’s first Buc-ee’s while concerns about outward development remained unresolved.
News · CA
The state is reducing education barriers tied to repeated testing and rules that could slow students’ progress.
News · DC
The current trial involving D.C. Councilmember Trayon White ended without a verdict after a mistrial was declared.
News · DC
The mistrial ended the current proceeding without a verdict, leaving the case’s next steps to the court process.
News · ME
An opinion piece argues that scrutiny of Portland’s mayor must be paired with concrete policy decisions on addiction.
News · TX
The council approved a municipal campaign finance measure that is not tied to a specific election, race or candidate.
News · PA
City Council approved a resolution demanding that Philadelphia ban Flock cameras, putting the issue before city officials for further action.
News · IL
A proposed Chicago ordinance would pause certain data center activity, but it has not yet become city law.
News · IL
A proposed Chicago ordinance would establish a moratorium involving data centers, placing the issue before city policymakers.
News · GA
Atlanta’s mayor is seeking new city rules for surveillance, opening a policy discussion over how the technology should be governed.
News · TN
The dispute focuses on rules for state oversight of downtown Nashville’s tourism district, not on an election or candidate contest.
News · PA
City Council approved a resolution asking Pennsylvania leaders to prohibit Flock cameras statewide.
News · GA
The plan would require reviews, use policies and audits for higher-risk tools, including some license plate readers.
News · NC
Charlotte City Council is taking up the future of an I-77 South toll lane project through a formal council vote.
News · MN
Neighbors and rideshare drivers addressed the Minneapolis City Council as it considered a proposed ordinance.
News · GA
The mayor’s proposal would establish new rules for Flock and other surveillance tools in Atlanta.
News · NC
The City Council supported the I-77 South toll lane project, while community opinion remains divided.
News · HI
The Honolulu City Council is calling for expanded groundwater testing around Red Hill, putting the focus on the scope and location of future sampling.