Author: Ethan Johnson
LONDON – Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, sparking a leadership race as the ruling Scottish National Party seeks to mend internal divisions and strengthen its position ahead of a national parliamentary election scheduled for later this year. It broke out.Yousaf's pro-independence party has been weakened by campaign finance scandals and divisions over transgender rights, and he was ousted by a decision to expel the Green Party from the coalition government over disagreements over climate change targets. . He was unable to persuade other parties to support his minority government in Scottish local councils.With no prospects of victory…
Homeland Security Today has partnered with the IBM Center for the Business of Government to share insights from their “Future Shocks” initiative and subsequent book, Transforming the Business of Government: Insights on Resiliency, Innovation, and Performance. The means and methods traditionally employed by government face a significant challenge posed by the advent of disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, the changing nature of physical and cyber threats, and the impact of social media and miscommunication on society. This partnership will share insights on how our homeland community can build resilience in thinking and action, innovate while running, and stay ahead of…
Chris Townsend, vice president of public sector at search analytics company Elastic, said at the recent Elastic Public Sector Summit that government agencies are using more data to improve citizen engagement and deliver public services more efficiently. Some important lessons were learned about how to handle it properly.First, for government agencies to meet the demands of modern governance, they need to deploy tools that can quickly turn large data sets into actionable insights, Townsend said Friday in Government Technology Insider. I mentioned it in a column.Another key element is the use of advanced search and analytics. This allows you to…
Written by Jayne McCormackBBC News NI Political CorrespondentApril 29, 2024, 06:25 BSTUpdated 31 minutes agoimage caption, Michael Martin and Chris Heaton-Harris arrive at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference press conferenceThe Tánaiste (Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister) Michael Martin has denied there is a dispute between Ireland and the UK over asylum seeker policy.This took place on Monday as ministers from both governments met in London as part of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC).One of the main topics discussed was the issue of legacy law.NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and Lord Kane attended on behalf of the UK Government and Northern Ireland. Martin was…
Written by Sam FrancisBBC News political reporterApril 29, 2024, 05:27 BSTUpdated 6 minutes agoimage source, Getty ImagesDowning Street said the UK government would not bring back asylum seekers who had traveled to Ireland until EU-wide asylum rules were changed.Last week, the Irish government announced emergency legislation to bring back the growing number of asylum seekers from Northern Ireland.But the prime minister's official spokesman said: “It's up to the UK to decide who it accepts and who it doesn't.”Irish and British ministers met on Monday to discuss the refugee system.The prime minister's official spokesperson said: “It is clear that we are…
I will be posting my selection of highlights from the Southborough Commission and Board meetings* and agendas published this week. As always, please note that meetings are subject to change. (and agenda) are known to occur throughout the week. (Scroll down for meeting details that appeared after last Monday's post.) Please visit the town's website for an up-to-date list of meetings. These days, you can attend, watch, and replay live from your home to most (if not all) meetings. )** Monday, April 29, 2024 Trust Fund Board Meeting8:00 a.m. @Zoom only (agenda, Look here for videos posted) Agenda highlights: Inquiry…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced in a short, anticlimactic press conference that he has decided to remain at the head of his country's government. “I have shared my decision and communicated it to the head of state. I have decided that, if possible, I will continue as president even more strongly,” he said from the prime minister's office in Moncloa. Pondering for five days before not resigning turned out to be part of a strategy to strengthen his weak position as prime minister. He claimed that his party and supporters used the weekend to organize demonstrations in his favor,…
The tragedy in Scotland has further worsened the broader British political situation, where support for the ruling Conservative Party has been undermined by concerns over immigration, health care and government spending.This is the latest news. Previous articles from the Associated Press are below.LONDON (AP) – Scotland's leader is struggling to build consensus to rescue the government and comes under pressure to resign after abandoning key goals in the fight against climate change and breaking his coalition with the Greens. exposed.With his Scottish National Party weakened by campaign finance scandals and divisions over transgender rights, First Minister Humza Yousaf is desperate…
The Department of Homeland Security is hiring 22 people from various areas of the larger artificial intelligence sector to advise the Department on safety recommendations for developing and deploying AI systems in U.S. critical infrastructure. We have invited a new representative.The agency's newly formed Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Committee, announced Friday, is comprised of AI experts from the private sector, academia, government, and industry advocacy groups, and will help AI and machine learning systems improve artificial intelligence. Acts as an advisory body to appropriately protect intelligence. public. Areas of focus for the Board include the application of AI in…
This series of posts will occur weekly in Chapelboro to keep the community informed about local government meetings. All meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change. Check your city, county, or school district's website for more information. Many local government boards skip meetings during the last week of the month or the first week of the month. This week I happen to have both, so my schedule is light. But local officials are still grappling with important issues, particularly in Chapel Hill, where Mayor Chris Blue is expected to present a proposed budget to the Town Council. Here's…