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Marc Elias, a voting rights litigator, responding to a sweeping executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at reshaping election rules. Elias signaled an immediate legal challenge as states weigh their own lawsuits, arguing the order could overstep federal authority in elections traditionally run by states. The move could directly affect places like Oregon, which has conducted elections almost entirely by mail for more than two decades. The order also comes as Trump himself voted by mail in Florida’s March election, underscoring the broader debate over mail-in voting. (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
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Shane Tews, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, arguing that AM radio’s role as a primary emergency information source has diminished. Her comments come as lawmakers debate requiring AM radio in new vehicles, with supporters calling it a critical lifeline during disasters and critics saying changing technology — from smartphones to satellite and Internet-based communications — has made it far less essential for younger generations. (The Spokesman-Review)
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Brian Hofer, an Oakland, Calif.-based privacy advocate, criticizing the city’s new speed camera enforcement program. Hofer argued that without stronger enforcement mechanisms, such as tying fines to vehicle registration, the tickets rely largely on voluntary compliance. The comments come as Oakland rolls out dozens of speed cameras, even as officials acknowledge the city has limited ability to penalize drivers who ignore fines under current state law. (The Mercury News)
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Erika Donalds, education advocate and wife of Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, outlining a vision to expand the role of private enterprise in Florida’s education system. Speaking at a campaign event as her husband runs for governor, Donalds promoted a model that would increase school choice, invite more private-sector participation and rethink how schools are evaluated. The proposal builds on Florida’s existing push toward charter and private school options, while signaling a broader embrace of market-driven approaches to education. (Miami Herald)
