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State ballot measures to tax high earners advance in 2026 midterms

Several states moved forward with proposals to raise taxes on high-income residents during the 2026 midterm elections, building on legislative efforts in recent years. A parallel attempt to tax billionaire wealth in California did not succeed, suggesting income-based taxes are proving more politically viable than wealth taxes.

Flock backs state laws on license plate cameras, opposes warrant requirement

Flock policy director Andrea Korb told an R Street Institute webinar that the company supports state-level legislation regulating its license-plate-reading cameras, anticipating many new bills in 2027. However, Flock opposes requiring police to obtain warrants before searching its camera databases, instead favoring independent third-party audits like those already used in Minnesota.