# Capitol Confidential

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## Posts
- [NY claims congestion pricing collusion by DOJ](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/ny-claims-congestion-pricing-collusion-by-doj): And Hochul responds to Trump's Long Island rally rhetoric
- [Outgoing lawmakers bid farewell](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/outgoing-lawmakers-bid-farewell): Here's what to know
- [Rape crisis cuts prompt procurement questions](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/rape-crisis-cuts-prompt-procurement-questions): And prediction markets would be banned under a newly amended state bill
- [Is Hochul's nuclear gambit bananas, and is that a bad thing?](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/is-hochul-s-nuclear-gambit-bananas-and-is-that-a-bad-thing): And a new bill targets AI companies and the destruction of rare books
- [Bills countering Trump teed up for floor debates](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/bills-countering-trump-teed-up-for-floor-debates): Also, the ICE and detention center accountability bills to watch.
- ['Radical left' Kathy Hochul targeted by Trump on Long Island](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/radical-left-kathy-hochul-targeted-by-trump-on-long-island): And Hochul will consider a new tax structure for nicotine vaping products in New York
- [Biggest winners and losers of suspense day](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/biggest-winners-and-losers-of-suspense-day): Also, bill that would have capped ticket resales dies on suspense.
- [New York's new parole rules for 'juvenile-lifers'](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-s-new-parole-rules-for-juvenile-lifers): And the debate over a federal education tax credit as Hochul's deadline looms.
- [Gen Z turns against Hochul](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/gen-z-turns-against-hochul): And the governor wants answers from Trump on the impact of Haitians losing temporary protected status
- [Legislators pull out big guns ahead of suspense decisions](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/legislators-pull-out-big-guns-ahead-of-suspense-decisions): Celebs, rallies converge on Capitol as bills head to critical Thursday hearings.
- [Hochul and Trump trade barbs over pied-à-terre tax](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/hochul-and-trump-trade-barbs-over-pied-terre-tax): And an anti-DSA group is using June's primaries to fuel its case against New York
- [New York's murky harmful algal bloom problem](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-s-murky-harmful-algal-bloom-problem): Plus: Trump to visit New York this week and the DEC doesn't know how much trash is recycled
- [Bill to ban 'surveillance pricing' gears up](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/bill-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-gears-up): Also, a state audit recommends the Legislature tackle community college finances. 
- [NY gets backup in DOJ 'Green Light' fight](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/ny-gets-backup-in-doj-green-light-fight): And the state's 'Cottage Laws' are the subject of a newly introduced bill.
- [Becerra emerges after laying low, touts voting bills](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/becerra-emerges-after-laying-low-touts-voting-bills): Also, lawmakers push to rename S.F.’s Yerba Buena Tunnel.
- [New York sets tight carbon cap in RGGI regulations redo](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-sets-tight-co-cap-in-rggi-regulations-redo): And a judge is recommended for removal in New York City.
- [Pataki's advice for Blakeman in his bid to unseat Hochul](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/pataki-s-advice-for-blakeman-in-his-bid-to-unseat-hochul): And lobbying expenses more than doubled during this year's legislative session, new data shows.
- [Another mask ban struck down. Could California offer a fix?](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/another-mask-ban-struck-down-could-california-offer-a-fix): Also, the Assembly GOP leadership reshuffle.
- [Another Blakeman booster enters New York's race for governor](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/another-blakeman-booster-enters-new-york-s-race-for-governor): And an aid in dying delay is being sought by the law's opponents.
- [Assembly's handling of rape case headed to trial](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/assembly-s-handling-of-rape-case-headed-to-trial): Plus: Two new bills hit Hochul's desk and a lawmakers wants prediction market restrictions
- [Bill could make forced marriages harder in California](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/bill-could-make-forced-marriages-harder-in-california): Also, Newsom releases tax returns. Here’s what state law does, and does not, require.
- [Six new bills to reshape New York's elections](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/six-new-bills-to-reshape-new-york-s-elections): Lawmakers want open primaries, campaign cash limits and voter protections
- [Push to accelerate wildfire projects draws ire from conservationists](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/push-to-accelerate-wildfire-projects-draws-ire-from-conservationists): Also, how does Newsom feel about California Forever?
- [Dolan dumps $1M into anti-Hochul super PAC](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/dolan-dumps-1m-into-anti-hochul-super-pac): And medical aid in dying survives an 'absurd' lawsuit days before taking effect
- [Blakeman says Hochul 'will try to steal the election' for governor](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/blakeman-says-hochul-will-try-to-steal-the-election-for-governor): And Hakeem Jeffries visits Rochester for a hearing on elections.
- [The bills that could make vote counting faster](https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/the-bills-that-could-make-vote-counting-faster): Also, lawmakers want stricter regulations on AI, influencers in campaigns.