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California bans electric shock gloves in law enforcement
Public safetyA new California law prohibits law enforcement personnel from using electric shock gloves.
The Ballot California DeskOct 4, 2026
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News · MS
Mississippi Democrats weigh a new Senate push
Public safetyA young district attorney is urging party leaders and donors to compete despite a Democratic drought dating to 1982.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MO
Kansas City man dies after July 4 shooting
Public safetyA man shot July 4 in Kansas City, Missouri, died this week, and his death has been classified as a homicide.
The Ballot Missouri DeskOct 2, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California gun-safety bill package
Public safetyThe new laws address firearm storage, protective orders, state reporting, youth cases, violence prevention and 3D-printed guns.
The Ballot California DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California gun-safety legislation
Public safetyThe governor signed new bills focused on preventing gun violence and strengthening California’s gun-safety policies.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor proposes city surveillance oversight rules
Public safetyThe plan would require reviews, use policies and audits for higher-risk tools, including some license plate readers.
The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · MO
Kehoe orders safeguards for license plate reader data
Public safetyMissouri’s governor directed the Department of Public Safety to set statewide protections for police use of automated license plate readers.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 18, 2026
News · FL
Uthmeier announces abuse charges, details AI investigations
Public safetyFlorida’s attorney general announced five charges against a 34-year-old man and described the state’s use of AI in child predator investigations.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor proposes rules for license plate cameras
Public safetyMayor Andre Dickens’ proposal would set citywide privacy, oversight and accountability standards for Atlanta’s public safety technology.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AZ
Hobbs signs 264 Arizona bills after record measure volume
Public safetyGov. Katie Hobbs signed 264 bills into law after a record 2,100 measures were presented in Arizona.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 15, 2026