Category: 2026 Legislation
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Ohio GOP Pushes Child-Care Camera Mandate, Exposing Divide Over Fraud Oversight
Ohio Republican lawmakers propose a bill requiring video cameras in publicly funded child-care centers to enhance oversight and prevent fraud. Supporters argue it increases transparency, while critics raise privacy and cost concerns. The debate reflects a national divide within the GOP regarding the balance between accountability and surveillance in public funding.
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Indiana Lawmakers Revisit the “Gabby Petito Act”: A Public Safety Tool Worth Getting Right
As the 2026 legislative session begins, Indiana lawmakers revisit domestic violence response strategies. Rep. Maureen Bauer’s reintroduced “Gabby Petito Act” mandates lethality assessments by police on domestic disturbance calls to enhance victim safety and officer awareness. The bill aims for better intervention without imposing rigid mandates on law enforcement.
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