Alabama Law Enforcement & Courts: Lee County sheriff-elect Cam Hunt has asked the Alabama Ethics Commission to investigate claims that taxpayer-funded GPS “geo-fencing” was used to track his home during last year’s election, with Hunt alleging possible political monitoring and retaliation fears; the incoming sheriff takes office in January. Statehouse & Utilities: A new “Wired for Profit” report revisits how Alabama Power’s influence helped derail major utility reform efforts, including a push for public rate hearings and limits on political donations and certain customer charges. Public Records & Surveillance: A Huntsville resident is pressing for Flock Safety/ALPR search logs, raising questions about transparency, cost, and whether the city is following Alabama’s open-records framework. Flood Resilience: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt was named a “Federal Champion” by the American Flood Coalition for flood resilience and forecasting work tied to Alabama research programs. Local Government: Foley approved a six-month moratorium on data centers, crypto mining, and server farms while it studies zoning and environmental impacts. Infrastructure: Alabama’s Mobile River Bridge & Bayway project is set for key steps Sept. 16-17 to move toward construction funding and a six-lane bridge plan. Health & Safety: Alabama’s Law Enforcement Agency reported a fatal two-vehicle crash near Childersburg involving an 83-year-old Clanton man.