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(Nairobi, Kenya) – The Kenyan government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas, offering relocation costs to families forced to leave after evacuation deadlines passed amid heavy rains. I was promised the equivalent of $75.In the capital Nairobi, a bulldozer tore through a steel wall as people watched in despair. Security forces armed with guns and batons stood guard and fired tear gas at some residents. The government last week told thousands of residents living near rivers, dams and other flood-prone areas to evacuate as heavy rains have killed 238 people in recent weeks.Most of those whose homes were…
What if a chatbot could instantly provide instructions for obtaining a specific permit? What if you could post city council minutes in the minutes? What if wait times at the DMV were cut in half? mosquito?These are just some of the ways state and local governments can use artificial intelligence. AI was the topic of a groundbreaking conference held Tuesday morning in Annapolis by the University of Baltimore. It's a complex issue.”Why do seemingly simple tasks take so long when they're so far away from the core business,” said Burke Attila, director of general services for the city of Baltimore.However,…
by dave bronson Has been updated: 31 few minutes ago release date: 35 few minutes agoMayor Dave Bronson answers questions. The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce hosted a runoff debate between mayoral candidates Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance on April 29, 2024 at the Anchorage Petroleum Club. (Mark Lester/ADN) Anchorage has always been a place where diverse perspectives come together to build the community we are proud to call home. As Mayor, I have worked to maintain a balanced government that serves all residents. Today, our cities face tough choices that put this balance at stake.The Anchorage Assembly is currently dominated…
Paymeran and Harris ERP has partnered to provide advanced invoice and payment automation solutions to local governments. With this integration, Paymerang's Accounts Payable (AP) automation tools Delivered to hundreds of local governments through Harris ERP's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. city suiteThe companies announced on Tuesday (May 7th). press release. “It is an honor to serve [Harris ERP’s] We provide best-in-class solutions to government finance professionals who need these tools to support their customers and operate effectively in 2024 and beyond. ”said he Paymerang CEO. Nasser Chanda said in a release. By automating AP processes, government finance teams can reduce…
TikTok filed a widely anticipated lawsuit Tuesday seeking a court order to prevent the U.S. from enforcing a ban on the social app after President Biden signed the bill last month. Due to the potential ban, the platform's parent company, China-based ByteDance, will exit TikTok and become a U.S.-based company by January 19, 2025, in order to continue its operations in the United States. ByteDance has already said it would be better to close TikTok than sell it.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., alleges that the U.S. government not only violates TikTok's First Amendment…
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the United States over a law that bans the popular video-sharing app unless it is sold to another company, vaguely calling it a national security threat to circumvent the First Amendment. It is claimed thatThe lawsuit, which was widely expected to be filed Tuesday, could possibly be the culprit for what's to come. long legal battle The future of TikTok in the United States could end up in the Supreme Court. If TikTok loses, it says it will be forced to shut down next year. The popular social video company said…
TikTok is suing the US government to block a new law that would force its China-based owners to sell the app or face a nationwide ban. In a lawsuit announced Tuesday by TikTok, the company said a forced sale would be “not commercially, technically or legally viable” and that the bill signed last month would force TikTok to sell on January 19, 2025. He said he would be forced to close. “For the first time in history, Congress has made a single designated speech platform subject to a permanent, nationwide ban, restricting all Americans from participating in a unique online…
listen to this article TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the United States over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it is sold to another company. The lawsuit filed Tuesday could mark the beginning of a long legal battle over TikTok's future in the United States. The popular social video company said it would be banned from the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Control Petitions Act because the law signed by President Joe Biden as part of a $95 billion foreign aid package is “clearly unconstitutional.” They argued that the sponsors were trying…
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government, challenging the law, which they say violates the constitution and would force them to sell ByteDance shares or face a ban. The lawsuit filed Tuesday could lead to a long legal battle over its future in the United States. The popular social video company said it would be banned from the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Control Petitions Act because the law signed by President Joe Biden as part of a $95 billion foreign aid package is “clearly unconstitutional.” They argued that the sponsors were trying to…
Government officials, U.S. and global payroll industry experts speak at PayrollOrg's Payroll Congress Government officials, U.S. and global payroll industry experts speak at PayrollOrg's Payroll Congress PR News Wire Nashville, Tennessee, May 7, 2024 NASHVILLE, Tenn. , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Government officials and payroll industry leaders and experts will gather to discuss the latest developments in payroll legislation and regulation at PayrollOrg's 42nd Annual Conference.n.d. Annual Salary Congress. The event will be held from May 7th to May 10th at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dan Maddux, Executive Director of PayrollOrg, said, “Staying…