AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoState Capitol: New York lawmakers passed a one-year moratorium on new data center permits, with the bill now headed to Gov. Kathy Hochul; if signed, it would pause approvals for large projects and require public meetings for new applications after the moratorium. Redistricting Fight: Democrats took another step toward mid-decade congressional map changes, backing a constitutional amendment that would loosen current limits and let the legislature act sooner, setting up a 2027 vote and a 2028 redraw fight. AG Politics: President Trump says he’ll nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for a full term, teeing up a Senate confirmation battle. First Amendment Watch: A new explainer spotlights “jawboning,” the practice of government pressuring private actors in ways that can raise First Amendment concerns. Pride Culture War: GOP governors are rebranding Pride Month with alternative “family” themed proclamations, fueling a national culture clash. NYC Housing: A Mamdani “Block by Block” housing report earns praise for laying out a broad plan to expand affordable supply, but the real test is delivery. Tech & Security: A whistleblower lawsuit alleges IBM and AT&T concealed foreign cyber breaches from the U.S. government. Sports-Politics: Trump says he’ll attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week, adding national political heat to Knicks fever.
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