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Milwaukee County covers Flock cameras, moves away from controversial tech

Milwaukee County is a step closer to getting rid of Flock automatic license plate reader cameras. On Monday, joined by county board members, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed a resolution directing the removal of Flock cameras from county parks.

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Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone while Rob McColley stands beside him clapping.
Ohio’s Ramaswamy and McColley have long backed near-total abortion bans

Even after Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed a 2023 constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy and state Senate President Rob McColley remain committed anti-abortion advocates. Audio from a recent rally shows McColley framing the constitutional defeat not as a setback, but as a shift in strategy.

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Ryan Mackenzie’s stance on data centers collides with his policy record

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie says data centers should pay their fair share. His record includes a 2021 tax exemption vote and support for limits on local oversight.

David Crowley speaks into press microphones outdoors with Sarah Godlewski standing beside him.
Crowley calls for constitutional amendment on abortion rights

Democratic candidate David Crowley committed to advocate for a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to decide whether access to abortion and reproductive healthcare is a right protected by the state constitution.

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Sprague, Russo, and more secretary of state candidates weigh in on Trump’s expanded voter database

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to share Social Security data to build a nationwide voter database. But election officials in Minnesota, Ohio and South Dakota are divided on whether the error-prone tool will protect voter rolls or disenfranchise eligible citizens.

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids speaks at a press conference table behind multiple microphones and in front of an American flag.
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids introduces health care reform package in response to federal cuts

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids introduced health care legislation intended to benefit families grappling with rising Affordable Care Act premiums and to broaden federal support of rural hospitals.

Demonstrators hold signs reading "YES ON ISSUE 1" and "POLITICIANS MAKE TERRIBLE DOCTORS" at an outdoor rally.
Access to abortion care is improving in Ohio, but abortion opponents continue efforts against it

As studies show improvements in access to abortion care in Ohio, abortion opponents both in and outside of the state legislature are attempting to bring more regulations against it.

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden speaks to reporters while arriving for a Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol.
Cooke calls Van Orden’s AI deepfake videos defamatory, threatens legal action

Incumbent Derrick Van Orden (R) has posted numerous AI-generated deepfake videos of Rebecca Cooke on his X account. Cooke and her lawyers have issued a cease-and-desist letter to Van Orden, arguing that his conduct meets the legal standards for defamation.

Becca Good stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone, surrounded by supportive family members and supporters.
Family of Renee Good sues federal government, Trump officials over killing

The family of Renee Good filed a pair of lawsuits against the federal government and top Trump administration officials Thursday morning, seeking compensation and a trial to determine the liability of several federal officials in Good’s killing.

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Nursing Nashville mom reunited with kids 3 months after ICE arrest

Civil rights groups filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security alleging the woman’s detention violated the government’s own rules against detaining nursing, pregnant and postpartum mothers.

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