AI Surveillance Pushback: Maine Rep. David Boyer backs a bill to ban municipalities and police from using AI-powered license plate readers, arguing they enable warrantless tracking that violates Fourth Amendment rights. Data Center Backlash: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds only 33% of Americans approve of rapid data-center construction and 64% oppose building one nearby, reflecting worries about costs, power strain, and quality of life. Health & Safety Watch: A new national analysis reports mesothelioma diagnoses and deaths are still rising despite decades of asbestos regulation, with little improvement in survival. Maine Health Costs: Insurers seeking Maine marketplace rates for 2027 propose double-digit increases, citing higher care costs and specialty drugs; the Bureau of Insurance will finalize in August. Ocean Science Funding: Federal cuts are dismantling parts of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, threatening long-term ocean monitoring that supports weather and climate forecasting. Local Tech/Industry: PC Construction’s Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Alfond Arena renovation earned a third major award, including CMAA New England’s Project of the Year.