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Chicago City Council Votes to Freeze Tipped Wage at 76%, Setting Up Likely Mayoral Veto

The move would pause the city’s 2023 phaseout of the tip credit.

Council Presses New Orleans Water Board Over Unfunded Plan to Stabilize Water Mains

Social Circle Locks Water to Planned ICE Mega‑Center Over Capacity Dispute

Mamdani Names Gregory Anderson Sanitation Commissioner to Lead NYC’s Trash Containerization

NYC to Cut Speed Limits to 15 MPH at 800 More School Zones This Year Under Sammy’s Law

San Francisco Moves to Permit Cannabis Cafes With Food and Drinks

Jersey City Leaders Seek Injunction as Heights Hospital Sets Saturday ED Shutdown

Boston Tightens Security for South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Moody’s Turns NYC Outlook Negative as S&P Flags Credit Risks

Ramat Gan Religious Council Chief Seriously Wounded in Stabbing as Police Arrest Suspect

Houston Police Tighten ICE Warrant Procedures With 30-Minute Limit and No-Transport Rule

Moody’s Turns NYC Outlook Negative as Comptroller Flags Deeper Gap in Mamdani Budget

Oakley Approves Bridgehead Industrial Project, Drops Data Centers After Public Outcry

NYC Council Takes Up $30 Minimum Wage Bill Targeting 2030

NYC Council Panel Backs Pay-Review Commission for Top Officials

New York City Weighs Expanding Metered Parking to Tackle $5.4 Billion Budget Gap

San Antonio’s 2026 César Chávez March Canceled Over ‘Sensitive Matter’

MPD Details $5.2 Million January Overtime Burden as Council Grills Response to Federal Surge

Los Angeles Renames Crenshaw and Slauson as ‘Nipsey Hussle Square’ After Public Ceremony

Indiana Enacts Bears Stadium Framework as Illinois Tax Bill Pauses for March Return