City Hall Plays High Stakes: New Orleans Cashes In Caesars Rent To Refill Rainy-Day Fund
The city is moving to cash in nearly nine years of Caesars lease payments — roughly $103M — to rebuild a drained rainy-day fund. Watchdogs back the idea but say the council must lock the money into a protected reserve.
Johnson Hits Springfield in Showdown Over $12.7 Million Chicago Cash Cut
Mayor Brandon Johnson will join suburban leaders in Springfield this week to press lawmakers to reverse a proposed change to the LGDF that the city says would cost about $12.7M. Officials warn the tweak would freeze growth in a key state-to-local revenue stream.
Sparks Fly As DC Delegate Hopefuls Trade Jabs At UDC Showdown
Six candidates for D.C. delegate debated statehood, housing and home‑rule Monday at UDC’s Theatre of the Arts as the campaign season picks up steam. The forum highlighted sharp exchanges between front‑runners and raised questions about transfer votes under ranked‑choice rules.












