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The Rise of Environmental Law

Park Leaders

This episode Jody welcomes guest Daniel Selmi to discuss the rise of environmental law. Resources www.parkleaders.com [link] Facebook – [link] The post The Rise of Environmental Law appeared first on Park Leaders. Podcast Environmental law

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Cities Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

NLC (National League of Cities)

Last November, local leaders stood beside President Biden as he signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. Known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this legislation kicked off a five-year race to get federal infrastructure funds out to local communities.

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Review: Dragon Law Enforcement Saves Time for Busy Law Enforcement

State Tech Magazine

Despite the efficiencies of American law enforcement, reams of paperwork can sometimes clog the gears of justice — or at least slow it down. Document processing and call routing are the lifeblood of any police station.

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What Web3 and the blockchain revolution mean for law enforcement

GCN

A decentralized internet is an opportunity for criminals and terrorists to exploit an unregulated, anonymous and decentralized landscape. Emerging Tech

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How data-driven technology helps law enforcement agencies improve constituent outcomes  

AWS Public Sector Blog

Law enforcement agencies can use this hyper-connected environment to bridge previously isolated data siloes and make better-informed decisions to improve emergency response and citizen services. Addressing interoperability needs in law enforcement to help support civilians.

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San Francisco's Restaurant Laws: An Indictment Of Progressivism

The Market Urbanism Report

When government actions have unintended consequences

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Why big data isn’t enough for law enforcement: Investigating with critical thinking

GCN

Combining decision intelligence methodologies with big data, AI and machine learning can help analysts make sense of data and analytics insights. Data & Analytics

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Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon

NLC (National League of Cities)

Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over one year ago, his Administration has hit the ground running to deliver investments that change people’s lives for the better and get America moving again.

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Beyond Highways: Funding Clean Transportation through the US Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The City Fix

President Biden has touted the potential climate benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which makes historic investments in transportation, the country’s largest and fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Episode 227: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

FedHeads

Department of Transportation's got a lot on its plate with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the understatement of the year. Department of Transportation's got a lot on its plate with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the understatement of the year. Saying U.S.

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: History and the Application of the Second Amendment

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

Historical background has always played an important role in the development of case law under the U.S. The case law that has developed under the Second Amendment has largely focused on issues arising in the context of a state's right to raise and maintain a militia, with no U.S. 5, 2021), a majority of the justices seem prepared to rule that the law imposed an intolerable burden on the rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. constitutional law James P.

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Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon

NLC (National League of Cities)

Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over one year ago, his Administration has hit the ground running to deliver investments that change people’s lives for the better and get America moving again.

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Key parts of US laws are hard for the public to find and read

GCN

Oblique or missing references to standards and codes specified by law make it difficult for judges, lawyers and the general public to comply with regulations.

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New semiconductor law aims to create ‘Silicon Valleys’ across US

GCN

$10 billion in funding will go to support 20 research hubs with a third of them set to be in small or rural communities. Cloud & Infrastructure

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NJ Certificate of Liability Insurance Law S1368: Requirements for Local Governments to Consider | GovPilot

GovPilot

The New Jersey state legislature recently took action to pass NJ law S1368, which requires all business and multifamily rental unit owners to maintain and show proof of certain levels of liability insurance.

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New California Law Examines and Studies Barriers to Broadband Access

State Tech Magazine

In September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill that will require the California Department of Technology, which oversees state IT project approval and oversight, to examine potential barriers to expanding broadband capabilities to low-income and underserved communities.

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Best Local Law Enforcement Software: 11 Things to Look For 2022 | GovPilot

GovPilot

When it comes to keeping your community safe and functional, local law enforcement plays an integral role. From directing traffic during a power outage to responding to emergency situations, the local police handle it all.

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Grants Coming Soon

NLC (National League of Cities)

New federal community electric vehicle (EV) charging grants will soon be available to help communities add new EV charging locations as the number of EVs on the roads grows. The U.S.

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DHS commits to better intel sharing with law enforcement, points to mobile app

GCN

Whether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General. Emerging Tech

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New Grant Program to Connect More Households to Discounted Broadband 

NLC (National League of Cities)

billion dollar opportunity created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. bipartisan infrastructure law Broadband broadband infrastructure digital divide digital equity federal funding infrastructure nofos

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW:  Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination Against Public Assistance Recipients

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

Under Minnesota law, the party challenging the constitutionality of legislation must meet the very heavy burden of demonstrating beyond a reasonable doubt that the legislation is unconstitutional. When a fundamental right is implicated in a substantive due process or equal protection claim—the two parts of a landlord's challenge—the reviewing court applies a strict-scrutiny analysis, which requires more of the government if the law is to be upheld.

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CIVIL RIGHTS/CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: Pitt Bull Owners’ § 1983 Action May Proceed

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

In short, “the law does not require the officer to wait until the approaching animal is within biting distance or is leaping at him before taking protective action.” Trish Sifka —Senior Attorney, National Legal Research Group.

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500+ Cities Get Federal Grants to Speed Up Safety Projects

NLC (National League of Cities)

This round of […] Source bipartisan infrastructure law IIJA infrastructure road safety safe streets safe streets and roads for all street safety transportation USDOT

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NJ Lead Paint Inspection Law 2023: Everything Local Governments Need to Know | GovPilot

GovPilot

Most of us are aware of the horrible health and developmental repercussions that come with lead paint, and hopefully had it removed from our residences and commercial properties decades ago. Yet, the unfortunate truth is that many citizens are still breathing in toxic fumes as a result of lead paint.

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Chile, Mexico and Colombia Making Strides in Road Safety Legislation

The City Fix

Road Safety accessibility activism Chile civil society Colombia congress cyclists equity legislation Mexico mobility law national policy pedestrians road fatalities road safety Safe System approach speed limit speed management standards street design traffic crashes

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End of Month Deadline for Historic Federal Investment in Local Building Energy Codes

NLC (National League of Cities)

bipartisan infrastructure law building codes building codes for cities department of energy Energy energy codes international energy conservation code NOFO RECI resilient and efficient codes implementation weatherization

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Transitioning from law enforcement to cybersecurity: A U.S. Digital Corps Fellow’s journey

The CIO Council

After so many “no’s” and a hunger for an opportunity to enter a technology role, I took a leap of faith and left law enforcement to work as an Information Technology Student Trainee for the Bureau of Prisons, a term-limited, one-year appointment. Whether you’re in emergency response, technology, legal, or law enforcement, the work you do makes a difference in the lives of so many people. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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E-Bike Laws at the Local Level: Considerations for Local Governments

GovPilot

The growing popularity of electric bikes in cities nationwide is an exciting development in the use of transportation technology.

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What is Fog Reveal? A legal scholar explains the app some police forces are using to track people without a warrant

GCN

Law enforcement use of Fog Reveal puts a spotlight on that loophole between U.S. data privacy law and electronic surveillance law. Data & Analytics

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How the City of Canton worked with Wi-Fiber to build a safer and more connected community

AWS Public Sector Blog

AWS Direct Connect Customer Solutions Government Networking & Content Delivery Public Sector State or Local Government government GovTech justice and public safety law enforcement public sector state and local government

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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. But, because of the advocacy and outreach from people like you — our listeners and NRPA members — the Great American Outdoors Act had support from both sides of the political aisle and is now officially law.

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As New York Prepares For Its First Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries, Equity is Top of Mind

Next City

New York’s recreational cannabis legalization law goes further than any other state's cannabis social equity program

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DC's crime bill overturned by Congress

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In this case, how the law would be perceived in the world of public opinion, and the competition between Republicans and Democrats. -- " Senate votes to block controversial DC crime bill ," CNN I haven't written a blog entry on this, just comments, and comments on Washington Post article.

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Mexico’s ‘Right to Mobility’ Amendment Could Shift Road Safety Discourse and Save Thousands of Lives

The City Fix

In a groundbreaking move for national road safety policy, Mexico has elevated to their constitution a universal right to safe mobility. On October 14, the country’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted in favor of adding an amendment to Mexico’s constitution: Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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MGE Partners With the City of Madison to Support Electric Fire Truck

NLC (National League of Cities)

The fire department’s Volterra zero-emission pumper truck, built in Wisconsin by Pierce […] Source biofuels bipartisan infrastructure law electric vehicles inflation reduction act

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An increase in cyber attack fines highlights firms’ need to tighten security

Open Access Government - Technology News

Technology News Business Cyber Attack Cybersecurity Data Finance law SMEs WorkplaceOne in five companies that has been the victim of a cyber attack has felt the increased financial impact of a substantial cyber attack fine.

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The Great American Outdoors Act Is Law, Part I — Episode 073

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Last month, we witnessed history as the Great American Outdoors Act was officially signed into law. This legislation will definitively fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF is the most important source of federal funding to create and develop local parks, trails, boat launches, sports fields, and other recreation areas and park infrastructure that enrich our communities.

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The Toronto Public Library has launched a new collection featuring books banned, challenged or censored across North America.

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

-- " It’s never been more important to protect the right to read ," Toronto Star conservative political ideology electoral politics and influence freedom of assembly/First Amendment law and the legal process libraries US Constitution

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Make Your Community Safer During National Preparedness Month 

NLC (National League of Cities)

bipartisan infrastructure law Climate Change flooding hurricanes infrastructure local infrastructure hub Natural Disaster wildfires

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Gerrymandering in Utah

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The other thing that the State Legislature is very good at is laws directed at Salt Lake City, taking away local authority, such as to create historic districts. electoral politics and influence Home Rule/Dillon Law/local government action law and the legal process

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