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1. RPA Announces Kathryn Garcia, Executive Director of the Port… - RPA | Regional Plan Association, (Kathryn Garcia), February 12, 2026
2. Nisha Agarwal to lead NYC disability office - The American Bazaar, (Bill de Blasio), February 12, 2026
3. Mamdani to Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), February 12, 2026
4. Homeowner in Rockaway pays more in taxes than de Blasio in Park Slope - Brooklyn Eagle, (Bill de Blasio), February 12, 2026
5. Will NYC builders use their clout to stop Mamdani —and save the city? - New York Post, (Eric Adams), February 12, 2026
6. Ta-da! NYC budget gap is now down to $7 billion, Mamdani says - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), February 12, 2026
7. Mayor 2021 Strengths & Weaknesses - Gotham Gazette, (Eric Adams), February 12, 2026
8. Mamdani wants to raise taxes on millionaires - WTGS, (Eric Adams), February 12, 2026

1. Ignore the doomsayers — Trump and Lee Zeldin’s green rollback is a breath of sanity - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), February 12, 2026
2. Trump Repeals Key Greenhouse Gas Finding, Erasing EPA’s Power to Fight Climate Change - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), February 12, 2026
3. Trump, Zeldin roll back Obama-era climate change rule — saving each American more than $3,800 - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), February 12, 2026
4. Article | New York to review data center impacts - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
5. Mamdani's 'tax the rich agenda' leaves City Council members fuming as they plan for NYC budget - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
6. Opinion: Democrats fear change. Kathy Hochul’s party endorsement proves it. - The Daily Orange, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
7. O'Mara highlights ongoing fallout from staffing shortage crisis within NYS correctional facilities (WATCH) - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
8. Innocence Project Calls on NY Governor Hochul to End Qualified Immunity and Hold Officials Accountable for Misconduct - Innocence Project, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
9. City and state lawmakers lead ‘Hands Off Our Flag’ rally at Stonewall National Monument - Gay City News, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
10. Mamdani top of mind as New York governor’s race ramps up - southernillinoisnow.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
11. Full Episode: GOP Nominates Bruce Blakeman to Challenge Hochul, Budget Powers & Immigration Policies - WMHT, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
12. The week in whoppers: Hochul fibs wildly on ICE, Dem Sen. Jon Ossoff wages factless class warfare vs. Trump, and more - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
13. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget continue on Thursday ~ Topic: Public Protection ~ Watch here beginning at 9:30 AM - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
14. Hochul makes ‘in’ Long Island faux pas that has locals going out of their minds - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
15. State grants to support Eastern Hills Mall redevelopment - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
16. State faces scrutiny over $1.4B in delayed health plan tax payments - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
17. O'Mara to NYC Mayor: Higher taxes drive away taxpayers and jobs vital to the future of NYC and NYS - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
18. Antonio Delgado ends New York gubernatorial campaign - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
19. Blakeman Secures GOP Nomination for NY Governor, Faces Uphill Battle - WGY, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
20. Blakeman Wins GOP Nod for Governor - South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026
21. NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration - Click2Houston, (Kathy Hochul), February 12, 2026

1. Vera May BENJAMIN - The Press Democrat, (Brian Benjamin), February 12, 2026

1. Budd, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Programs between the U.S. and Israel - U.S. Senator Ted Budd (.gov), (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 12, 2026
2. NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration - WSLS, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 12, 2026
3. Gillibrand, Schumer Secure Federal Funding for Edgemere Affordable Housing Project - rockawave.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 12, 2026
4. Gillibrand, Scott lead push to protect older Americans from AI risks - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 12, 2026
5. Bipartisan bill seeks to strengthen U.S.-Israel defense cooperation - Jewish Insider, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 12, 2026
6. Lake Champlain Basin receives bipartisan, bicameral support - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 12, 2026
7. Brooklyn projects to get much-needed $26.3 million federal boost, N.Y. senators say - New York Amsterdam News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 12, 2026
8. Chuck Schumer on DHS funding vote: GOP chose chaos, Dems refused - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
9. Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall - Los Angeles Times, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
10. 17 years ago, the tragic Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash forever changed Western NY. I've been proud to work with the families of those we lost in Flight 3407 to strengthen aviation safety, including creating the 1,500 hour rule. Their dedication is an inspiration an - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
11. Partial shutdown of DHS looms as funding stalls in Senate - wng.org, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
12. Chuck Schumer on ICE funding: 'Democrats will not support a blank check for chaos' - Yahoo News UK, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
13. DHS Headed for Shutdown - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
14. DHS shutdown imminent as Senate leaves town without deal - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
15. Senate Democratic Leader Schumer Holds News Conference Amid Deadline to Fund DHS - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
16. Dems plan to question Trump nominee on past comments on women and Jews - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
17. Did Kevin Warsh sign a loyalty pledge to Trump? 2 senators are asking. - Yahoo Finance, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
18. How DHS agencies will be impacted by the potential government shutdown - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
19. Democrats tank DHS bill again, likely triggering partial govt shutdown - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
20. Congress locks in a DHS shutdown as lawmakers leave Washington - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
21. NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
22. Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown - WOWK 13 News, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
23. Alleged image of Epstein dining with Chuck Schumer isn't what it seems - Snopes.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026
24. DHS Likely Headed For Shutdown: No Deal Despite Last Minute White House Offer - International Business Times, (Chuck Schumer), February 12, 2026

1. Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims - CNN, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
2. Who is Saritha Komatireddy? Republicans pick Indian-American lawyer to run against Letitia James for New - Times of India, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
3. 'You are fired': Judges invoked own authority to replace Trump loyalist behind quashed Letitia James subpoenas, and the DOJ lost it - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
4. AG James secures millions in evasion crackdown - caribbeanlife.com, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
5. Trump DOJ Aims To Recharge Investigation Into Letitia James By Firing Judge Appointed Prosecutor After Only Five Hours in Job - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
6. Gun accessory company tied to racist shooting that killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket to pay $1.75 million - CBS News, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
7. Gun accessory company to pay $1.75M to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
8. Gun accessory manufacturer to pay $1.75 million in 5/14 settlement, AG Letitia James says - NEWS10 ABC, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
9. Gun accessory manufacturer to pay $1.75 million in 5/14 settlement, AG Letitia James says - KGET.com, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
10. Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims - WCBD News 2, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026
11. GOP Selects Saritha Komatireddy For Showdown With Letitia James - indica News, (Letitia James), February 12, 2026

1. Attorney General James Secures Landmark Agreement to Reform Student Discipline Practices at Buffalo Public Schools, Attorney General: New York, February 12, 2026
2. Attorney General James Calls on Trump Administration to Release Hudson Tunnel Project Funding, Attorney General: New York, February 12, 2026
3. Attorney General James Secures $1.3 Million From Albany Pediatric Nursing Home for Years of Resident Neglect, Attorney General: New York, February 12, 2026

1. Harckham Hosts Coffee and Conversation Event in Tomkins Cove - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), February 12, 2026

1. Little early local reaction to immigration surge shutdown in Minneapolis - Westfair Communications, (Shelley Mayer), February 12, 2026

1. GOPer asks SCOTUS to restore her district after court found it discriminated against minority voters - Democracy Docket, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 12, 2026
2. Op-Ed | Government price setting is a prescription for reduced access and fewer cures for patients - amNewYork, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 12, 2026
3. Congresswoman should condemn Trump’s racist ‘meme’ (letter to the editor) - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 12, 2026

1. Former U.S. Rep Jamaal Bowman joind Reclaim Rhode Island to endorse David Morales for Providence Mayor - Steve Ahlquist | Substack, (Jamaal Bowman), February 12, 2026

1. Former lawmakers turn their attention to rapidly expanding prediction markets - Spectrum News, (Sean P. Maloney), February 12, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Josh Blackman is Delusional…., February 12, 2026
2. “Embracing Platform Transparency in a Digital World to Strengthen Democracy”, February 12, 2026
3. Nominations to the FEC, February 12, 2026
4. “Anthropic Puts $20 Million Into a Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI, February 12, 2026
5. A Justice Alito-Authored Majority Opinion in Callais Effectively Killing Off the Voting Rights Act Might Not Get 5 Votes; What Choices Do the Court’s Conservatives Have?, February 12, 2026
6. “Institutional Realism and Judicial Review in the Trump Era”, February 12, 2026
7. State of California Moves to Dismiss Republicans’ Case Against Prop 50, Now Back Before District Court after Supreme Court Denied Injunction Pending Appeal, February 12, 2026
8. ‘DOJ doesn’t have authority to run a state’s elections’: West Virginia’s GOP election chief pushes back, February 12, 2026
9. “Switzerland to Vote on Capping Population at 10 Million”, February 12, 2026
10. “House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections”, February 12, 2026
11. “AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life”, February 12, 2026