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NYC Council Passes Sweeping Housing Mandates, Setting Up Likely Veto Fight

Mayor Eric Adams signaled plans to block parts of the package as housing officials warn of a $600 million annual hit and the next Council prepares for possible overrides in 2026.

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NYC Moves to Speed Housing as Warnings Mount Over Rent‑Stabilized Strain

Karen Bass Launches 2026 L.A. Reelection Bid, Vowing Housing, Safety Gains and Pushback on Immigration Enforcement

San Francisco Pod-Housing Startup Places Deposit on Downtown Building for 400 Beds

California’s New CEQA Exemptions Take Effect as Agencies Revise Procedures