Letitia James and Bronx leaders rallied in Soundview behind the One Fair Price bills, calling to ban algorithmic pricing and electronic shelf labels. Supporters say the laws protect shoppers and workers from hidden, data-driven surcharges.

Treasury asked U.S. banks to flag customers tied to Iran’s shadow-banking networks after a FinCEN analysis identified billions in 2024 transactions.

Councilmember Charlene Wang is floating a November ballot measure that would surcharge certain real‑estate transactions to pay for interim shelter and transitional housing. The plan follows city and county funding moves as Oakland seeks more beds.

Cleveland moved to end its long‑promised SiFi fiber deal after the company failed to start work. City leaders say they'll pursue other broadband paths while expanding low‑cost options.

SB114 clears a key step toward a statewide, AI-powered 3‑1‑1 service to relieve pressure on 9‑1‑1 centers. Pilots are expected in 2027 and a statewide plan is due in 2028.

Oklahoma has expanded its Caring for Caregivers tax credit: the 62‑year age floor is gone, income limits rise and medical mileage is now eligible for claims. The changes take effect Nov. 1, 2026.

Airbnb has tapped Rev. Al Sharpton and other Black leaders to press City Hall to ease NYC’s short‑term rental rules, escalating a fight over housing and income. The move deepens a City Council and court dispute over who should benefit from home‑sharing.

Hawaii completed a $1.94 billion bond sale and won rating upgrades that should lower borrowing costs for schools and highway projects.

State lawmakers are proposing a three‑year Philadelphia pilot called 'Jay Alerts' to notify repair shops after hit‑and‑runs, aiming to catch drivers who get crash damage fixed. The plan would create a city registry and require police to broadcast vehicle details to shops.

Leaders and advocates gathered in Baltimore during PJM’s annual meeting, accusing the grid operator of rules that raise Marylanders’ electricity bills and citing studies and local RMR deals.

A Salvadoran detainee in Tacoma says he suffered a stroke while awaiting deportation to El Salvador’s CECOT prison amid family claims of delayed care and blocked communication.

Parma will ask voters in November to renew a two‑mill police levy that officials say pays for officers, cruisers and recording equipment.

House Speaker Joseline Peña‑Melnyk demanded an apology and removal of a social‑media episode after two GOP delegates mocked Del. Chao Wu in a video segment.