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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (7/16)

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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she’s not running for reelection, keeps door open for Chicago mayoral run - “Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as...more

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New York Note: Hochul Raises $11M, Court Orders Housing Voucher Expansion, FY26 NYC Budget

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Hochul Raises $11 Million in First Half of 2025 for Reelection and Party Support - Governor Kathy Hochul raised $4 million for her 2026 reelection campaign and another $7 million for the state Democratic Party between...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/30)

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‘I have work to do,’ Pritzker says in launching third-term reelection bid -“Pritzker said his third term would focus on grappling with artificial intelligence, addressing the rising cost of living, continued spending on...more

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New York Note: NYC Primary, Adams Campaign, Hochul Signs Bills

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NYC Mayoral Primary Results - On June 24, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani received the most first-choice votes in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, securing 43.5% of ballots. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo received...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/23)

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Here's why Illinois Republican lawmakers sued Democrat leaders -“Republican lawmakers in Illinois filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County on June 17, arguing that the Democratic Majority passed a special interest proposal...more

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New York Note: Lander Detained by ICE, Session Concludes, Early Voting, Albany Power 100

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Lander Detained by ICE - On June 17, New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was briefly detained inside the Manhattan federal immigration courthouse by masked ICE agents. Federal authorities claimed that...more

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New York Note: Early Voting Begins June 14

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Early voting for the NYC Primary will begin this Saturday, June 14 and conclude on Sunday, June 22. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 24. The primary will include races for the Mayor, Comptroller, Public...more

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New York Note: Parks Commissioner, Delgado Declares for Governor, Mayoral Debate, Client Spotlight

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Adams Appoints Rodriguez-Rosa as New NYC Parks Commissioner - Mayor Adams has appointed Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as the new Commissioner of NYC Parks. Rodriguez-Rosa previously served as the Bronx Borough Parks Commissioner, and...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/28)

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Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears - “Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/19)

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As IL GOP slams possible tax hikes, Pritzker says ‘funding is there’ for budget - “When legislators return to the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, they’ll have just 11 days before the deadline to pass an annual plan on...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, May 19, 2025

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Key PA Court Races Could Reshape Caregiving, Education, Parental Rights -Upcoming judicial races for Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts could significantly impact caregiving policies, as recent rulings have...more

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New York Note: Council Sues Adams, Stefanik Governor Run, Pre-K Funding, Client Spotlight

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NYC Council Sues Over ICE Office at Rikers Island - The New York City Council has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Adams over the opening of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outpost on Rikers Island. The...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (4/14)

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Congress calls JB Pritzker to testify on immigrant policy - “Gov. JB Pritzker is one of three Democratic governors being called to testify before the same congressional committee that called Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to...more

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New York Note: Adams Case Dismissed, Adams Announces Independent Run, Council Releases Budget Response

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A federal judge dismissed the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, meaning that the charges can not be refiled in the future. Echoing sentiments from several prominent Democrats in the city, Judge Dale...more

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New York Note: State of the City, Mayoral Race, Lobbying Rankings, Client Spotlight

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Speaker Adams Delivers State of the City- Council Speaker Adrienne Adams’ 2025 State of the City Address emphasized housing affordability, economic equity, public safety reform, and protecting democracy. She highlighted the...more

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New York Note: Cuomo Declares for Mayor, Employment Law Now, Commissioner Nominees

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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he will be running for Mayor of New York City. Cuomo previously resigned as Governor in 2021 amid several accusations of sexual harassment, and enters a crowded field of...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Appoints New Housing Initiative Leader

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Mayor Parker Appoints New Housing Initiative Leader - Mayor Cherelle Parker appointed Angela Brooks, who currently serves as director of the Corporation for Supportive Housing in Illinois, to oversee the Housing...more

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New York Note: Mayoral Forum, Comptroller Race, Minority Leader Resigns

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Several 2025 mayoral candidates attended a candidate forum last Wednesday on the Upper West Side. Topics included child care, police officers in the subway, mask bans, and regulation of Airbnb. Incumbent Eric Adams and...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Council Returns from Winter Recess

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Mayor Parker Expresses Openness to Working with Trump Admin. Mayor Cherelle Parker expressed a willingness to collaborate with President Donald Trump on shared priorities, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Fast-Tracks Market East Master Plan

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The Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned plans to build a Center City arena, which was pitched as a critical development for East Market Street. Instead, the team will partner with Comcast Spectacor to construct a new arena near...more

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New York Note: New Charter Revision Commission, Comptroller Race Update, E-Bike Council Hearing, Closing Migrant Shelters, Client...

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The Adams administration has officially announced the formation of a 14-member commission to rewrite the City Charter in 2025, continuing its focus on expanding housing opportunities. This commission aims to propose...more

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Cozen Cities - September 25, 2024

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CHICAGO — City’s ShotSpotter Contract Ends- After months of contentious debate among city leaders, the City of Chicago ceased use of the gun detection technology ShotSpotter. NEW YORK — Top Taxi, Rideshare Insurer Facing...more

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Broad Street Brief: Center City Sixers Arena: What Happens Now?

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced via social media that her administration has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers over their proposed Center City arena. City Councilmember Mark Squilla (District 1),...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Holds Arena Town Hall

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Mayor Parker Holds Town Hall on Proposed Center City Arena- On Wednesday evening, Mayor Cherelle Parker hosted a community meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center regarding the proposed $1.55 billion Center City...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Council Kensington Caucus Made Official

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What Governor Shapiro’s $48.34B FY25 State Budget Means for Philadelphia- This week, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a $48.34 billion state budget, which Mayor Parker has endorsed for its potential to address Philadelphia’s...more

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