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Disaster Accountability Project

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

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. Prior to starting DAP, Ben had a background in youth civic engagement and issue advocacy. He wrote successful legislation in Connecticut and created a Youth Cabinet in Missouri.

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Long-term Disaster Resilience

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

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. Prior to starting DAP, Ben had a background in youth civic engagement and issue advocacy. He wrote successful legislation in Connecticut and created a Youth Cabinet in Missouri.

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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. WVLSC provides as many additional resources for local land banks as possible, including convening monthly meetings to share best practices, training, and advocacy support.

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The Great American Outdoors Act is Law, Part II – Episode 074

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

On today’s episode — part two of our coverage — we’ll be speaking with two members of Congress who played integral roles in getting this historic piece of legislation passed and subsequently signed into law last month. and their favorite parks when they’re home in New Mexico and Pennsylvania, respectfully.

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

Mechanisms to help businesses and organisations identify and managed risks for the design and implementation of AI solutions are being introduced globally, including a variety of international standards ( ISO 42001 , ISO 23894 , and NIST RMF ), legislation ( EU AI Act ), and localised standards and frameworks such as the NSW AI Assurance Framework.

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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. Casey’s office for our work, and the impact this bill will have on neighborhoods across the country.

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Voting and Campaign Transparency w/ Asm. Sabrina Cervantes

Policy Chats

She currently serves as Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, leading a record-breaking 35 legislative members, which also includes a historic number of 21 Latinas. Kennedy School of Government. That means it dilutes the Latino voting power and their capacity to elect a representative of their choice.

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