License plate scanner networks expand across the U S
A broad network of license plate scanners on traffic signals and police vehicles tracks millions of vehicles nationwide funded largely by Homeland Security grants. Courts have upheld keeping scan details secret, while advocates push for public access amid privacy concerns. California and other jurisdictions wrestle with records access, retention periods, and the balance between crime fighting and civil liberties.
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Los Angeles
U.S
Homeland Security
Michael Robertson
San Diego
Robertson
California
Police Executive Research Forum
Unemployment Rises In 24 States In August Report
The Labor Department notes unemployment increased in 24 states in August while hiring rose in 35 states. National unemployment eased to 6.1 percent as Texas added 46,600 jobs and Georgia jumped to 8.1 percent, the highest rate since the Great Recession.
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Labor Department
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Mississippi
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Texas Workforce Commission
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Midland
TWC
McAllen-Edinburg
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
Harlingen
Workforce Commission
Gauge of U S economy edges up 0 2 percent in August
The leading indicators index rose 0 2 percent in August marking the seventh straight advance while lagging July s 1 1 percent gain Economists expect growth around 3 percent in the current quarter and into year end The gain stemmed from financial market conditions and rising factory orders with housing permit applications the biggest drag
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U.S
Washington
Conference Board
Ken Goldstein
Reveille VIII to retire as Aggieland mascot at Texas A&M
Reveille VIII, the eight year old collie mascot of Texas A&M, will retire at semester end after seven years of service. She will live on campus at Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center with veterinary care provided by university staff. A 12 member committee will lead a nationwide search for Aggieland’s next first lady.
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Kelly
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Mark A. Hussey
Tom Reber
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Arkansas State
Kyle Field
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