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AI legislation is vital towards empowering the UK economy

Open Access Government - Technology News

AI legislation is vital for the UK’s AI revolution, enabling businesses to drive economic growth while fostering trust in emerging AI technologies A recent University of Cambridge report advocates tax incentives for UK businesses engaged in AI product development and integration.

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A tech pipeline for rural communities: West Virginia joins AWS Tech Alliance

AWS Public Sector Blog

The West Virginia Tech Alliance launches with support from the West Virginia Governor’s Office , the West Virginia Department of Commerce , Senate President Craig Blair , Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw and a delegation of state legislators. To learn more or get involved, please visit the Tech Alliance homepage.

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Disaster Accountability Project

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

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. Prior to starting DAP, Ben had a background in youth civic engagement and issue advocacy.

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Tackling New York City’s Housing Crisis is a ‘Shared Responsibility’

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Top New York City officials urged state leaders in Albany to provide the necessary funding and legislative support to build additional housing as the city contends with its worst housing crunch in over 50 years. "We ” Without New York City residents on board, she added, these legislative packages will not have their intended effect. .”

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State of Land Banking: 2023 Survey Highlights 

Center for Community Progress

35 percent of respondents reported their land banks are currently engaged in vacant lot stewardship and 25 percent are planning vacant lot stewardship projects within the next three years (Figure 3). Land bank funding mechanisms vary widely by state and local legislation.

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Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

American City & Country

Florida made legislative changes requiring buildings that are three stories or higher and more than 30 years old, to undergo a milestone inspection. This can be seen more recently after events like the 2021 Surfside, Fla., condo collapse that killed 98 people and the Grenfell Tower fire in London, killing 72 in 2017.

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Creating a strategic approach to government continuity

AWS Public Sector Blog

In this blog post, learn key takeaways from our engagements with public sector customers that can help you better prepare for this transformation. In addition to the partner’s technical or consulting competencies, consider your historical context and legislative restrictions. Can the partner deliver within your legal framework?