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Philadelphia Council Approves Sweeping Renter Protections in 16–1 Vote

A federal lawsuit still puts the measures at risk of being struck down.

NYC Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto to Enact Private‑Sector Pay Data Reporting

NYC Council Backs Annual Pay-Data Reports for Employers With 200+ Workers

Central Park Conservancy Endorses Ryder’s Law to Phase Out Horse-Drawn Carriages