Lansing Showdown: Bid to Scrap Party Conventions for Michigan Power Posts
Lawmakers in Lansing want to move nominations for AG, secretary of state and three university boards out of party conventions and into partisan primaries. Supporters call it a fix for delegate-driven surprises; critics say it would invite big-money primaries.
Hippo’s AI-Powered Wingsail Sails Into Florida’s Fragile Home Insurance Market
Hippo-linked Wingsail won Florida approval to write homeowners policies and will use AI-assisted underwriting and claims tools as regulators welcome new entrants. The move adds capacity to a market rebuilding after major reforms.
Maryland AG Joins States Urging Donor Funds To Back SPLC
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 15 other state attorneys general in urging major donor-advised funds to reconsider pausing grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center amid a DOJ indictment. The coalition urged fund sponsors to respect donor intent and avoid acting as political gatekeepers.
Crowd Boils Over As Chandler Council Clashes On Flock Camera Deal
A packed Chandler council meeting on May 21 turned into a showdown over whether to renew a roughly $153,400 Flock Safety contract as residents warned of mass surveillance. Officials say the cameras produce investigative leads; critics say oversight is lacking.












