New York

NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation Last Thursday, the New York City Council passed legislative packages to make outdoor dining available year-round, create an...

Technology & Gig Economy CHICAGO—Mayor Calls for Data Center Moratorium Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) announced an executive order calling on the City Council to adopt a...

New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Operations Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York has sued KalshiEX,...

NY Senate Democrats Appoint Sen. Shelley Mayer as Chair The New York State Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has appointed Yonkers representative Senator Shelley...

Housing & Real Estate CHICAGO—Competing Renter Protection Proposals Introduced Chicago officials are weighing competing proposals to update the city’s renter protection laws. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D)...

EDC Leadership Appointments Mayor Mamdani this week appointed Anthony Shorris as president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Lina Khan...

NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation Last Thursday, the New York City Council passed several bills, including measures to require wellness checks on older...

Technology & Gig Economy TWIN CITIES—Proposed Police Drone Program Draws Privacy Concerns Nearly 50 residents signed up to speak at a Minneapolis City Council...

NYC Announces Subscription and Junk Fee Rules Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announced new rules targeting hidden fees...