Sixteen Oregon Democrats want a comprehensive audit of OPERF, citing concerns about private equity, fees and a decade-long gap since the last broad review.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-López is suing after Illinois officials removed him from the 4th District ballot over challenged petition signatures. The case takes aim at the state’s independent-candidate rules.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has cleared the Mayor’s Fund’s business-heavy advisory board, removing executives from Blackstone, Citigroup and major real estate groups.