AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTennessee Politics & Policy: Sen. LaTonya Johnson voted No on Wisconsin AB1034, a bill that would allow University of Wisconsin System student-athletes to be compensated for name, image, and likeness while setting limits on restrictions and requiring disclosure of third-party deals. Public Safety & Surveillance: Flock Safety is rolling out new guardrails for its license-plate reader network after reports of misuse, including requiring case-number labels for searches and adding automatic reviews for unusual activity. Education Tech: A new report looks at how schools are struggling to vet and buy AI tools as districts face fast-moving vendors and big spending decisions. Local Justice: In Memphis, the family of Andrew Hayes—seeking an exoneration hearing in a 2007 murder case—says delays and a recent transfer to a distant prison facility are adding new hurdles just before the hearing. Memphis Community: The city is holding a celebration of life for “Prince Mongo” Robert Hodges, a longtime downtown fixture known for flamboyant style and multiple mayoral runs. Regional Travel: Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line marks its one-year anniversary with 150,000 riders and about 400 passengers per run, with connections to Memphis and other national routes. Sports (Tennessee ties): Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez, called up from Triple-A Memphis, hit three homers in his first three major league at-bats.
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