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Apr
2025
A mistrial has been declared in the federal bribery trial of Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on the charges against him. This outcome marks a significant moment in a case that has drawn considerable attention due to its implications for political corruption in Illinois.
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24
Apr
2025
A recent TikTok video has sparked significant discussion about the safety and reliability of Waymo's driverless vehicles after an Austin woman claimed she and her friends were trapped in a Waymo car for over five minutes. The incident raises questions about the functionality of autonomous vehicles and their capacity to ensure passenger safety.
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24
Apr
2025
A new bill in Florida is set to revise the existing school bus camera law, which has been a significant source of revenue for Miami schools through fines collected from traffic violations. The proposed changes aim to alleviate the burden on administrative courts by shifting the responsibility of handling ticket disputes from the courts to the school districts themselves.
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23
Apr
2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has threatened actions against New York over its congestion pricing program, while Nevada's Senate has advanced a bill to significantly increase trucking insurance minimums. These developments highlight ongoing tensions between state policies and federal regulations in the transportation sector.
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23
Apr
2025
Suffolk County, New York, is grappling with the potential repayment of up to $91 million due to controversial fees collected from its red-light camera program. This financial burden comes at a time when the county is already facing a projected budget deficit of $552 million by 2028, raising concerns about fiscal stability and future spending plans.
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23
Apr
2025
Ohio voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to ban qualified immunity for police and government employees, following a recent Supreme Court decision that allowed the measure to proceed despite objections from the Ohio Attorney General.
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21
Apr
2025
Tennessee has passed a new law requiring police to report instances where individuals are charged with DUI but later found to be sober. This legislation aims to track the prevalence of wrongful DUI charges and may lead to accountability for law enforcement practices.
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17
Apr
2025
Miami-Dade County drivers are expressing significant frustration over the school district's bus camera program, operated by BusPatrol. Allegations of unfair ticketing practices have emerged, with many motorists claiming they received fines for violations they did not commit. This situation raises questions about the program's effectiveness and fairness.
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17
Apr
2025
Miami-Dade County's controversial school bus camera ticketing program has been suspended by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz due to significant errors in ticket issuance and a lack of appeal options for drivers. Initially launched in May, the program aimed to enhance student safety by penalizing drivers who illegally passed stopped school buses, but it has faced widespread criticism and scrutiny.
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