Hawley announces bill targeting license plater readersCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri senator announced on Wednesday he is introducing a new bill related to automatic license plate readers like Flock. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the "Stop Flock Abuse Act" to establish basic safeguards for AI-powered cameras and to "protect Americans’ fundamental constitutional rights," Senator Hawley said. This…ABC17News.com6d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyJosh Hawleyflock license plate reader regulation
Shouts of ‘he should be shot’ heard during GOP midterm convention speech criticizing Democratic candidatesBy Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Shouts of “he should be shot” could be heard multiple times Thursday night at the Republican midterm convention as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was criticizing prominent Democratic politicians by name. Cruz mentioned three Democrats — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Texas SenateABC17News.com26d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeTed Cruzgop midterm convention
Hawley expands investigation of companies operating public camera networksCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has expanded his investigation into the Flock camera network to include three other companies that operate camera networks. Hawley on Tuesday sent letters to Motorola Solutions, Verkada and Axon, giving them until Sept. 16 to provide certain documents and information for his investigation. Hawley, a Missouri…ABC17News.com1mo agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyJosh Hawleysurveillance camera network investigation
Hawley launches investigation into Flock over privacy, data security concernsCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has launched an investigation into Flock’s AI-powered web cameras. On Wednesday, Hawley sent a letter to Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, demanding answers to what safeguards the company has in place to protect Americans’ data. According to Flock, Missouri is one of 49 states using the licenseABC17News.com1mo agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyJosh Hawleyflock safety investigation
Senate’s likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: ‘It’s going to be a fight’ on key valuesCNN By Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Brian Schatz, who many believe will take over the No. 2 role in the Democratic caucus next year, has a warning for President Donald Trump: He could be dealing with a very different Washington if Democrats achieve the electoral gains they’re hoping for this fall. “The qualityABC17News.com4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBrian Schatzmidterm election implications
