#public-policy

#public-policy

The U.S. government operates a website that allows donations to pay down the national debt and now accepts Venmo as a payment option.

There are such smart, passionate people who care deeply about not only the Census Bureau, but all the statistical agencies, and ensuring the integrity of the statistical system.

"There's a huge amount of stuff that [a new] mayor could look good on," said Jon Orcutt, director of Advocacy at Bike New York and a former Department of Transportation planner under mayors Bill de Blasio and Mike Bloomberg. "The plans are in somebody's drawer and can be rolled out quickly."

The catastrophic deluge led to 132 deaths in central Texas as the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, exposing vulnerabilities in disaster resilience.

Vaping rates fell from 17.5% at the start of 2023 to 14.6% in April this year among children aged 14-17 years, marking a significant decline.

According to an Alameda County Civil Grand Jury report, ticketing stolen vehicles for being parked illegally before they are towed, is a likely scenario in Oakland.

"We owe our small businesses and residents safe and clean public spaces. People experiencing RV homelessness deserve compassion and pathways to stability. At the same time, our neighborhoods and small businesses deserve safe and clean streets. We really do believe that we can do both."

Commissioner Damian Pardo stated that the proposed term limit change "creates more focus" for elected officials to accomplish their goals in office during a fixed time frame.

Vienna's social housing framework represents a significant portion of its housing market, with 43% of units classified as social housing, providing affordable options across income levels.

DOT has stressed that removing the protected bike lane will not eliminate cyclists; rather, it will compromise the safety of all street users. This represents a clear breach of the Vision Zero initiative's goals, putting the city at legal risk for knowingly reducing safety on crucial corridors.

The proposed 10-year freeze of state and local regulation of AI and automated decision systems would cut short democratic discussion of AI policy in the states.

In elections, as in BEAD, some people believe that if they can just tell their story compellingly, they can persuade the agency to change its rules.

Perruzza criticized the speed camera program as "speed traps" and called for a pause to review their effectiveness and impact on driver behavior.

Despite the ongoing efforts of Tesla owners in Stockholm to gain approval for autonomous driving tests, city officials remain resistant, reinforcing their hardline stance against FSD trials.

The bill represents a landmark effort to support striking workers, making Oregon the first state to offer unemployment benefits for public employees engaged in picketing efforts.

Despite repeated efforts, almost one in four women fleeing abuse are unable to find refuge due to a lack of available spaces, exacerbating their situation.

The irony is that the same administration that signed mandates requiring federal agencies to prioritize COTS solutions is now doing the exact opposite.

"When you grow up in Queens, you grow up middle class. You grow up part of a working family. We're not rich in Queens, but that's okay."

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 does not include transgender women with certificates.

To fully realize the potential of AI for our publics and our partners, we commit to: Work together to accelerate adoption of AI in the public sector to enhance the quality of public services for both citizens and businesses and increase government efficiency while respecting human rights and privacy, as well as promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability.

The council's derelict sites register swelled by 75% over the last four years, highlighting the ongoing issue of dilapidated properties in the area.