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Explainer: Mayor Adams Still Wants to 'Axe the Tax' for Some New Yorkers

Explainer: Mayor Adams Still Wants to 'Axe the Tax' for Some New Yorkers

Ahead of this year's mayoral election, Mayor Adams pushes tax relief for low-income families sparking both pr…

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NYC Sends In More Cops to Address Subway Crime and Commuter Fears

NYC Sends In More Cops to Address Subway Crime and Commuter Fears

Despite a drop in subway crime, high-profile violent incidents have left riders on edge. Officials hope incre…

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Norovirus Cases Surge in NYC, Leaving Residents Alarmed as Officials Stay Silent

Norovirus Cases Surge in NYC, Leaving Residents Alarmed as Officials Stay Silent

New York sees a spike in Norovirus cases reported since October, but residents are left wondering why local h…

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Congestion Pricing Hits NYC, Dividing Residents and Reimagining City Life

Congestion Pricing Hits NYC, Dividing Residents and Reimagining City Life

New York launches the nation's first congestion pricing program, promising reduced traffic and better transit…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear case on expanded voting hours during Election Day disruptions

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By Yunior Rivas
| Democracy Docket Verified
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge brought by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that could determine if state judges can extend polling hours after election-day disruptions threaten voting access — a potentially significant ruling for future elections in the perennial battleground state. The court, however, declined to fast-track the case, meaning it won’t be resolved before the November midterms.
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Judge greenlights challenge to Louisiana anti-voting law, citing discrimination claims

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By Yunior Rivas
| Democracy Docket Verified
A federal judge Tuesday allowed a pro-voting challenge to Louisiana’s proof-of-citizenship voter registration law to move forward, including claims that the law discriminates against voters based on national origin. U.S. District Judge John W.
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Trump DOJ responds to DNC lawsuit, offers no records on ballot seizure plans

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By Alexandra Hutzler Verified, Yunior Rivas
| Democracy Docket Verified
The Trump administration Monday filed its response to the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) lawsuit seeking records about any plans to seize or inspect ballots, voting machines or other election materials during the 2026 midterms. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 13-page answer did not deny that the Trump administration has considered such plans, identify whether responsive records exist or offer a timeline for producing them.
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