Why Harris and Trump would both seek to limit this police property seizure power
This loophole in American law allows police to seize money or property on suspicion of criminal activity. These takings often help prop up local law enforcement budgets. Neither major party presidential candidate is currently talking about this issue or even acknowledging it on their websites. Harris, the current vice president and Democratic presidential nominee, might be expected to be more sympathetic to civil assets forfeiture reforms than GOP nominee Trump.
‘Safe and reliable solutions’: Buttigieg stresses the need for long-term repairs after Hurricane Helene
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday stressed the need to build resilient and safe roads and bridges after the extreme flooding caused by Helene last week in western North Carolina. In some cases, a temporary solution for road damage can be put in place while a more permanent and resilient solution will take months to complete.
Time to reset the transportation funding equation
Transportation funding in the U.S. is facing an ever-growing imbalance between the needs of the nation’s road and bridge network and the funds available to satisfy them. A reinvention of our transportation funding framework is on the horizon, and state and local governments, which today provide nearly a quarter of transportation funding, will play a critical role.
The full list of new traffic cameras that fine everyone has been confirmed
Though many states utilize traffic cameras to ensure compliance with traffic laws, the practice is still highly controversial. The idea of automated enforcement has led to debates about its effects on public safety, concerns over privacy, and the protection of drivers’ rights. These cameras, designed to detect and penalize violations, raise questions about their ethical implications.
Lee County speed cameras coming down
The six speeding cameras that are placed along Highway 27 in Lee County will be taken down. The cameras have been deactivated after the Iowa Dept. of Transportation denied 128 speed camera applications across the state on Monday.