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Portland City Hall at dusk with a symbolic flickering candle in the foreground, representing the delicate balance of job savings and lost public trust.
Community

Portland's $10 Million Budget Deal Saves 30 Jobs, But Trust Remains Elusive

After approving an $8.

Derek Molina·August 17, 2026
Chicago skyline with a gavel hovering over an abstract Airbnb logo, symbolizing the city's lawsuit against the short-term rental platform.
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Chicago sues Airbnb over illegal short-term rentals

A single Chicago short-term rental operator, Slumber Stay LLC, allegedly amassed nearly 200 violations by using one hotel license for multiple properties, challenging existing regulations for short-te

Hannah Pierce·June 24, 2026