Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez debut bill to crack down on Flock camerasSens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., are debuting legislation that would crack down on Flock license-plate-reader cameras, part of a bipartisan backlash in recent weeks against the technology. The bill would largely bar the federal government from using the AI-powered cameras or accessing data…Spokane Spokesman-Review4d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeJeff MerkleyAlexandria Ocasio-Cortezflock camera legislation
Defiant Seneca leader denounces Ryan; gas station to proceedAn angry and defiant Seneca Nation of Indians president denounced the efforts by Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan to block the tribe’s project to construct a gas station and convenience store.Buffalo Buffalo News4d agoWhole story →GovernmentSean Ryanseneca gas station dispute
Sen. Lee explains why he blocked bill banning demolition of presidential memorialsLee objected to an effort by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley to unanimously approve a bill that would ban the demolition of presidential memorials, including the Kennedy Center.Salt Lake City Deseret News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike LeeJeff Merkleypresidential memorial protection bill
