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What happens after a town de-Flocks
Multiple U.S. local governments are terminating contracts with Flock Safety amid public backlash over its AI-powered license plate reader surveillance system, but data retention and physical removal timelines remain unclear due to inconsistent contract terms.
Sep 14, 2026
Federal Court Rules Against Rhode Island Town's Use of Eminent Domain for NIMBY Purposes
A federal district court ruled that the Town of Johnston, Rhode Island lacked statutory authority to use eminent domain to block an affordable housing project opposed by local NIMBYs — striking down the action on delegation grounds, not constitutional 'public use' grounds.
Aug 2, 2026
CXMT's IPO delivers a windfall for Hefei, an eastern China inland industrial city, with the government sitting on 5,000%+ paper gains after an early investment (William Sandlund/Financial Times)
Hefei's municipal government achieved a 5,000%+ paper gain from its early investment in CXMT, a Chinese chipmaker, following the company’s IPO — illustrating how local governments are acting as venture investors in strategic technology sectors.
Jul 28, 2026