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New Orleans Cash Squeeze Deepens With Loan Payments Due, City Plans Summer Borrowing

State officials maintain guardrails as the city prepares to meet near-term debt deadlines with scant reserves.

Austin Beutner Ends Los Angeles Mayoral Bid After Daughter's Death

Rep. Mike Quigley Declares 2027 Chicago Mayoral Run While Seeking House Re-Election

Oakland Expands Illegal-Dumping Cleanups to Seven Days a Week

Santa Monica Staff Urge Fiscal Emergency as Abuse Settlements Deepen Budget Gap