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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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Chile, Mexico and Colombia Making Strides in Road Safety Legislation

The City Fix

Nevertheless, the legislatures of Chile, Mexico and Colombia have recently advanced or are in the midst of debating valuable legislation to reduce traffic deaths and. The grave consequences of road traffic crashes are not a common theme in election campaigns. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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New Legislation to Help Cities Fight Extreme Heat 

NLC (National League of Cities)

Extreme heat events have emerged as a pressing threat to our communities, with devastating consequences on public health, local infrastructure and vulnerable populations. It’s a problem facing cities of all sizes from coast to coast. This summer, Phoenix, Arizona, hit 31 straight days of highs reaching 110 degrees.

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Proposed Legislation Includes Costly Unfunded Mandate for Local Governments

NLC (National League of Cities)

Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) are pushing to attach a new piece of legislation to […] Source

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Opioid and Fentanyl Legislation Under Consideration in Congress 

NLC (National League of Cities)

The SUPPORT Act, signed into law in 2018, aimed to tackle the opioid crisis by expanding on the previous work done through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) and the 21st Century Cures Act.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Working with Legislators to Promote Disaster Resilience

Disaster Zone blog

Check out the benefits of working with elected officials.

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Breaking Down the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Legislation 

NLC (National League of Cities)

Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 1968 to make affordable flood insurance available to homeowners, renters, and business owners.