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Governance And AI: Are Boards Keeping Up?
Forbes
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In the past six months it seems that more and more boards are getting up to speed on governing artificial intelligence (AI)—but there’s still work to be done. That’s according to the second edition of Governance of AI: A critical imperative for...
Government Fails Women, Unions Forced To Court – Māori Party
The Daily Blog
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August 18, 2025
Te Pāti Māori is standing in support of unions taking court action against the government over its failure to honour pay equity commitments, calling it a disgrace that wāhine workers have been forced to fight in the courts just to be heard. Te...
Government grant to help Dress for Success Central Alberta launch career hub
Red Deer Advocate
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Dress for Success Central Alberta has been awarded a $21,711 grant from the Alberta Government. The grant is part of the government's Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Project-Based Grant Stream. The funding will support the development of...
Government providing $4.2 million for learning and mental health supports in First Nations schools
Lethbridge News Now
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(ID 103134071 © Grungemaster | Dreamstime.com) By rdnewsNOW staff Provincial education Aug 18, 2025 | 2:23 PM The Government of Alberta has appointed $4.2 million to improve learning and mental health supports for First Nations students in the...
Government to remove controversial wiretap clause
Barbados Today
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August 18, 2025
173 Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that the government will repeal a controversial section of the Interception of Communications Bill that would have allowed certain wiretaps without a judge’s warrant. The announcement came in a national...
Government planners back council decision that petrol station sign would be harmful to public safety
Thurrock Nub News
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August 18, 2025
A PROPOSED advertising sign at a Thurrock service station has been confirmed as having a "harmful effect on public safety" by the government's Planning Inspectorate, An appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the illuminated sign...
Government Considers Easing FDI Rules and Boosting Tax Incentives for Startups
Silicon India
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· Commerce Ministry plans 100-day reform agenda to ease FDI rules and boost startup incentives. · Proposals include relaxed environmental norms, e-commerce export promotion, and streamlined certification processes. · FDI grew 13% to $50 billion in...
Government survey shows dip in unemployment rate
The Hindu
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August 18, 2025
Representative image | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Periodic Labour Force Survey for July, released here on Monday (August 18, 2025) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, and prepared by the Labour Bureau, found that the...
Government events this week in Waukesha County: Aug. 17-23
Waukesha Times - Wisconsin
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August 18, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Waukesha County this week. Monday, Aug. 18 City of Waukesha Redevelopment Authority Meeting City of Waukesha 6 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 City of Waukesha Board of Building Appeals Meeting City of...
Government events this week in Southeast Valley: Aug. 17-23
SE Valley Times - Arizona
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August 18, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast Valley this week. Monday, Aug. 18 City Council Study Session City of Mesa Mayor and City Council 5:15 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 Tempe Family Justice Commission Meeting City of Tempe Family...
Government event this week in East Central Georgia: Aug. 17-23
EC Georgia News
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August 18, 2025
Garnett L. Johnson, Mayor of City of Augusta | City of Augusta website Garnett L. Johnson, Mayor of City of Augusta | City of Augusta website The following event is scheduled to take place in East Central Georgia this week. Monday, Aug. 18 City of...
Government event this week in West Cook County: Aug. 17-23
West Cook News - Illinois
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August 18, 2025
Jennifer Hovanec, Executive Director La Grange Public Library | La Grange Public Library Website Jennifer Hovanec, Executive Director La Grange Public Library | La Grange Public Library Website The following event is scheduled to take place in...
Government events this week in North Charlotte: Aug. 17-23
North Charlotte Today - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in North Charlotte this week. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Waste Management Advisory Board Regular Meeting Waste Management Advisory Board 11:30 am Community Relations Committee (O) Regular Meeting Community...
Government events this week in Petroplex Region: Aug. 17-23
Petroplex News - Texas
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August 18, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Petroplex Region this week. Monday, Aug. 18 Midland Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting City of Midland 3:30-4:30 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 Midland Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (3rd)...
Government event this week in West Central Georgia: Aug. 17-23
WC Georgia News
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August 18, 2025
Skip Henderson, Mayor of Columbus City | City of Columbus website Skip Henderson, Mayor of Columbus City | City of Columbus website The following event is scheduled to take place in West Central Georgia this week. Monday, Aug. 18 City of Columbus...
Government events this week in Will County: Aug. 17-23
Will County Gazette - Illinois
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August 18, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week. Monday, Aug. 18 Village of Channahon Board of Trustees Meeting Village of Channahon Board of Trustees 6 pm Village of Mokena Village Board Work Session Meeting Village of...
Government events this week in Kern County: Aug. 17-23
Kern County Times - California
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August 18, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Kern County this week. Monday, Aug. 18 Delano City Council Meeting City of Delano 5:30 pm Tehachapi City Council Meeting (3rd) Tehachapi City 6 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 Shafter City Council Meeting...
Government hints at strong uptake for flagship neighbourhood scheme
GP Magazine
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August 18, 2025
The government's flagship neighbourhood NHS programme has attracted a significant number of applications from areas that could be the first to trial large-scale alternatives to the GP contract, GPonline understands. by Kimberley Hackett
Government events this week in City of Phoenix: Aug. 17-23
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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August 18, 2025
Valerie Beckett, Assistant County Manager, Maricopa County Self-Insured Risk Trust Fund Board of Trustees | X Valerie Beckett, Assistant County Manager, Maricopa County Self-Insured Risk Trust Fund Board of Trustees | X The following events are...
Government House hosts Falklands Day community reception
FITV
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August 18, 2025
His Excellency had the pleasure of hosting a reception this week, as Government House opened its doors to the public in celebration of Falklands Day. The 14th August marks the first sighting of the Islands by John Davis in 1592.