Surveillance Backlash: Flock Safety camera systems are getting vandalized and deactivated across the country, including Madison, as privacy critics say the network enables mass tracking while the company argues it improves public safety. Absentee Ballot Timing: Wisconsin election clerks are urging voters to return absentee ballots at least 10 days early due to mail delays seen in past elections, with some recommending drop boxes or in-person voting. State Politics—Residency Question: A Wisconsin state Senate candidate, Michele Magadance Skinner, is facing scrutiny after records show she claimed primary residence in both Wisconsin and Georgia in 2025. Health Watch: Wisconsin DHS reports 160 cyclosporiasis cases, tied to a broader national surge linked to contaminated produce, with no active outbreak identified in the state. Storm Recovery & Consumer Safety: After the Fox Valley tornado damage, the National Guard is being mobilized for cleanup, and state officials warn homeowners to avoid “storm chaser” repair crews. Gov. Evers Pardons: Evers granted 210 more pardons, bringing his total to 2,237. Sports & Media: Tony Romo has been placed on leave from CBS Sports after an OWI arrest in Milwaukee. Democratic Primary Momentum: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for governor ahead of the Aug. 11 Democratic primary. Utility/Data Center Oversight: We Energies CEO says Oracle can meet Wisconsin’s data-center financial rules, while candidates debate how the Public Service Commission should protect residents.