Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 5, 2023

In the interim, Vestager proposes an international agreement among G7 countries and invited partners, such as India and Indonesia, which could prove effective if companies in these nations, representing about one-third of the global population, commit to a code of conduct and enact artificial intelligence regulation.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 31, 2023

Do states have the authority to regulate how long trains can stop at grade crossings? That, in essence, is the question presented before the Supreme Court of the United States by the State of Ohio in its action against railroad company CSX. Filed in November 2022, the petition arose after the Ohio Supreme Court held […] Source

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 19, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first-ever National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ On April 10, the U.S.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 17, 2024

With the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently finalizing amendments to the firearm dealership regulations under 27 CFR Part 478, it is imperative for local government leaders to understand the implications of these changes and […] Source

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 19, 2024

The increasingly complex regulatory landscape and cyberattacks mean the healthcare sector has to confront the challenges of adhering to compliance Mark Roebuck, DPO and Founder of ProvePrivacy , explains that the healthcare sector is struggling to keep up with data regulation adherence demands and should look to internal Data Champions.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 24, 2024

Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published final regulations for the Inflation Reduction Act elective pay program, also known as direct pay, that provides tax incentives to municipalities for installing a variety of clean energy projects. In March, the U.S.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 7, 2023

How is shared e-kickscooter regulation shaping the market? An overview of the top 100 global cities sheds some light.

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Regulations 98

Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 25, 2023

On 25th May 2018, the EU implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); Robin Campbell-Burt discusses what’s changed 5 years later On 25th May, the EU implemented the General Data Protection Regulation – shortened to GDPR – which ultimately changed the way we deal with data.

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GCN

APRIL 5, 2023

Few regulations exist in the U.S. for government use and development of AI, but a recent letter penned by major tech leaders, including SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk, highlight the need for stricter AI governance.

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GCN

APRIL 23, 2024

Rhode Island is using part of its opioid settlement money to expand harm reduction strategies and demonstrate how the center can impact drug use, crime and recovery.

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GCN

MARCH 27, 2023

As first responders become more reliant on UAS for tasks such as delivering medical supplies and inspecting infrastructure, ongoing regulation and R&D challenges hinder the widespread use of the technology.

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Regulations 52

GCN

MAY 5, 2023

Some public officials and business leaders have called on tech companies to pause AI development to reduce overall risk and ensure benefits are widely distributed, but one expert says enforceable regulations may be necessary.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Following five success factors can help create a winning strategy for embedding security into the new-product life cycle.

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GCN

MAY 21, 2024

The law attempts to mitigate algorithmic discrimination in AI systems that make consequential decisions related to hiring, banking and housing.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Housing Supply Accelerator Convening The Housing Supply Accelerator, a partnership between the National League of Cities (NLC) and the American Planning Association (APA), is dedicated to locally driven housing supply solutions.

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The post How to comply with the latest social housing regulations through an online community engagement platform appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. This content is restricted in your region.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

California is the first state to allow residents to request that data brokers delete their personal data, but some worry it will be difficult to implement and enforce.

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GCN

MAY 15, 2023

The legislation would protect investors and consumers by increasing transparency and eliminating conflicts of interest, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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GCN

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Many of the laws passed in 2023 against social media platforms have been challenged in court. But states appear undeterred as they continue weighing ways to curb social media’s effects on young people.

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The Lowe Down

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Regulations carving out a path for new businesses? Arguments erupted over the role of local government regulations, from mask mandates to dining capacity limits, on shaping business activities. The sheer number of regulations facing entrepreneurs may create substantial barriers to entry, preventing some from starting a business.

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GCN

APRIL 3, 2023

Experts discuss the benefits—and potential harms—of AI regulation.

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Andy Whitford

MARCH 24, 2021

Written with a former undergraduate student during my time at Kansas, “ Making Environmental Self-Regulation Mandatory ” appeared in the journal Global Environmental Politics in 2006.

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Paul Cairney

MARCH 23, 2023

Professor Claudio Radaelli introduces the first article – ‘Occupy the semantic space!’ – to be published in the Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue ‘The Politics of Policy Analysis’. Radaelli analyses the regulatory reform agenda of international organizations to … Continue reading →

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The Market Urbanism Report

OCTOBER 4, 2020

There are many harmful regulations that block denser construction, but these are the three worst offenders.

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Regulations 52

The Market Urbanism Report

OCTOBER 4, 2020

There are many harmful regulations that block denser construction, but these are the three worst offenders.

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Regulations 52

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI and its supercharged breakthrough, generative AI, are all about rapid advancements, and rule makers are under pressure to keep up.

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Center for Community Progress

AUGUST 30, 2022

This joint effort represents the first major revisions to CRA regulations since 1995. Land banks play an important, innovative role in community development, and land banks and land banking activities should be included in the final CRA regulation. Recognize the work of land banks as CRA-eligible. Don’t limit the scope or scale of CRA.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Future outlook and global impact Despite concerns about stifling innovation, proponents like Hermanns believe the AI Act strikes a balance between regulation and advancement. The impact of the AI Act will undoubtedly unfold over time, influencing how AI is developed, deployed, and regulated worldwide.

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GCN

JUNE 14, 2023

The New Jersey bill would add false depiction through manipulated media to the state’s identity theft statutes.

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Regulations 74

GCN

JUNE 27, 2024

Efforts to streamline cybersecurity regulations across governments, industries and sectors are underway. The nationwide program StateRAMP has launched its initiative to standardize those rules and regulations.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 18, 2024

In their 2023-2024 term, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued decisions that directly impact local governments on issues including the constitutionality of collecting impact fees, local authority to make regulations on the matter of homelessness, Title VII employment issues and public officials’ usage of social media.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This is where 3M Bright Screen Privacy Filters for Laptops come into play, offering a simple yet effective solution to enhance on-screen privacy and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines and damage to an organisation’s reputation.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 21, 2019

And it's not just one regulation that made the city expensive. It's all of them.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 30, 2024

Alcohol is mostly served in the evening. Schools close around 3pm and aren't open on weekends, when most alcohol is sold. Besides the First Amendment separating church and state, churches are mostly only active Saturday or Sunday morning. The establishments that serve alcohol tend not to be open when churches are.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Incidents of building collapse are worryingly common in large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda, between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria, from 1978 to 2008. Cities in Ghana and Kenya, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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GCN

JANUARY 8, 2024

After years of adjusting land-use regulations, Minneapolis boosted its housing stock by 12%, while rents grew at just 1%. Meanwhile, the rest of Minnesota increased its stock by 4% as rents rose 14%.

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GCN

JANUARY 25, 2023

The System for Agriculture, Food, Health, E-Inspections, and Registration enterprise platform will replace the legacy systems USA Food Safety and USA Plants.

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Regulations 78