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National framework for AI assurance in Australian government: Guidance when building with AWS AI/ML solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

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Disaster Accountability Project

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

It is not only government that responds to disasters and the needs of disaster survivors and victims. Under Bens leadership, DAPs reports, advocacy, and op-eds have been covered by global news media including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and CNN. As this is being written the firestorm in California is continuing.

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Long-term Disaster Resilience

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

It is not only government that responds to disasters and the needs of disaster survivors and victims. Under Bens leadership, DAPs reports, advocacy, and op-eds have been covered by global news media including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and CNN. As this is being written the firestorm in California is continuing.

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What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

Land banks are a powerful tool to address vacant properties in rural communities, and West Virginia passed land bank enabling legislation in 2014. Local governments usually designate someone from their planning office, demolition department, or code enforcement office to run the land bank in addition to their other responsibilities.

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The Community-led Effort to Address Vacant and Abandoned Properties in St. Louis County, Missouri

Center for Community Progress

Louis County Board of Realtors, a housing advocacy nonprofit, legal aid, local elected and government officials, and residents. And, it can leave the worst vacant and abandoned properties in legal limbo for up to six years before local governments can gain control of them and help direct them to new uses. This month, Rep.

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State of Land Banking: 2023 Survey Highlights 

Center for Community Progress

80 percent of respondents are public authorities, though land banks vary in shape and size from divisions of government to private nonprofit entities. Land bank funding mechanisms vary widely by state and local legislation. Top Priorities As community needs have grown and changed, land bank goals and priorities have also shifted.

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Driving Change: A Mid-Year Reflection from Community Progress

Center for Community Progress

Spearheaded by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), this bipartisan legislation underscores our commitment to addressing systemic vacancy and property deterioration using the tools available at all levels of government.