Local Government

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A street vendor's cart is left unattended on a sidewalk as police lights flash, with a distant ICE agent observing the scene.

ICE Detains Street Vendor After Police Ticketed Her

After Chicago police ticketed street vendor Norma Salazar Perdomo for operating without a license on May 5, she was subsequently detained by ICE.

Rafael Mendoza·June 19, 2026

Diverse construction crews working on a new bridge and public transit system in a modern American city, symbolizing the impact of the BUILD America 250 Act.

Transportation & Transit

BUILD America 250 Act Boosts Local Infrastructure Funding

Counties and local governments are poised to access an estimated 22 percent of the new BUILD America 250 Act's funding, a significant shift targeting local infrastructure and housing challenges.

Michael Sullivan·May 19, 2026