For the Week of October 5, 2026
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THIS WEEK'S STATE AND LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
MISSOURI
On October 6, the Kansas City Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee will consider an ordinance sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas approving the Tax Increment Financing Commission’s recommendations for the Downtown Stadium Tax Increment Financing Plan. The ordinance would also establish a new “Stadium Impact Area Policy” under Chapter 74 of the city code and direct the City Clerk to transmit the ordinance to Jackson County.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
NORTH CAROLINA
On October 6, the Raleigh City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed six-month moratorium on development approvals for certain large-scale data centers. The pause would allow the City to evaluate impacts on utility capacity, environmental resources, nearby communities, and zoning regulations before adopting use-specific standards.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
OHIO
On October 6, the Toledo City Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance creating a new "Retaliation Prohibited" chapter of the municipal code. The measure responds to concerns about landlords retaliating against tenants who report unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions and is intended to reinforce tenant protections under state law
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
OREGON
On October 7, the Portland City Council will consider amendments to the city's payday lending regulations, including updated program fees.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
PENNSYLVANIA
On October 6, the House Education Committee will meet to discuss measures including the following:
HB 2786, which requires each school entity and nonpublic school to adopt a policy governing artificial intelligence use that addresses appropriate and prohibited uses, ethical use, privacy and legal compliance, academic integrity, and consequences for violations.
Contact: Seth Johnson
HB 2788, which outlines guidelines, grant opportunities, and legal definitions related to artificial intelligence training for school personnel.
Contact: Rasheeda Berry
On October 7, the House Communications and Technology Committee will meet to discuss HB 2637, which creates a three-year moratorium on the distribution of a children's toy that incorporates an AI chatbot.
Contact: Seth Johnson
