Nithya Raman in mayor- and homelessness policy chatter again as L.A. councilor fights city-wide housing, zoning, and enforcement debates. She’s LA’s 4th District council member (since 2020), urban planner and activist.
Polls in Illinois's Democratic primary show a highly uncertain race, with narrow leads and many undecided voters. The race features Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, amid infrequent polling and last-minute voter decisions, making the outcome unpredictable as the election approaches today.
Recent surveys indicate that New Yorkers are divided on Mayor Mamdani's performance. While some approve of his efforts, many remain undecided or critical, especially among minority groups. Voter opinions vary on his handling of key issues and his overall leadership in the city.
San Francisco officials have claimed a drop in observed street homelessness, crediting new shelter-and-treatment facilities and crisis-centre referrals. Critics say street conditions remain challenging and the city’s safety narrative is still in flux as debates about policy continue.
Hill County has approved a moratorium on new data-center developments after concerns about water, electricity use and noise. The vote is the first of its kind in Texas and aims to study impacts before moving forward.