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Festus City Council approves bids at December meeting | Local News | #citycouncil

The Festus City Council recently approved more than $273,514.37 in expenditures, including $185,913 for the Police Department and $35,959.65 for the Fire Department. The council voted unanimously Dec. 18 to pay $125,000 over five years to extend its contract with the Flock Group Inc., based in Atlanta, Ga., which provides services related to the Festus […]

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Olympia City Council adopts rental registry, but landlords fear it will price them out | #citycouncil

The Olympia City Council has adopted a rental housing registry and inspection program aimed at supporting landlords and keeping tenants safe. But some local property owners fear the price of registering their units will force them to sell. Nearly a dozen property owners and managers spoke last month during a City Council meeting, almost all […]

Mayor

Durham County sheriff, former Durham mayor push for renewal of ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology

DURHAM, N.C. — Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead is among area leaders pushing back on the city council’s decision not to extend the city’s contract with the controversial gun detection technology known as ShotSpotter. Birkhead argues the ShotSpotter yearlong pilot program has helped Durham. “It’s disappointing, and it’s disappointing in that, we in law enforcement, […]

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Paris mayor says she’s quitting Elon Musk’s ‘global sewer’ platform X as city gears up for Olympics

The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris says she is quitting X November 27, 2023, 8:36 AM ET • 2 min read PARIS — The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris says she is quitting X, accusing Elon Musk ‘s platform previously known as Twitter of spreading disinformation and hatred and of becoming […]

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An Atlanta City Council member wants to pay residents who buy an e-bike | #citycouncil

Atlanta leader wants rebates for e-bikes You could soon make money just for purchasing an electronic bike in the city of Atlanta. It’s all thanks to a proposed e-bike rebate program. ATLANTA – You could soon earn some money for purchasing an e-bike in the city of Atlanta. It’s all thanks to a proposed rebate […]

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How Mayor Eric Adams Plans to Expand NYC Use of AI

New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a plan for adopting and regulating artificial intelligence on Monday, highlighting the technology’s potential to “improve services and processes across our government” while acknowledging the risks. The city also announced it is piloting an AI chatbot to answer questions about opening or operating a business through its website […]

Arkansas

Tyson to deploy autonomous box trucks in Northwest Arkansas | News

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods announced last week that it will deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks in Northwest Arkansas. Tyson said in a statement it will partner with Gatik AI, Inc., on a multi-year collaboration. The trucks will operate 18 hours a day making deliveries to Tyson’s distribution and storage facilities in Rogers and Springdale. […]

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City council microphone and voting system being replaced | News | #citycouncil

The Norfolk City Council chambers will be seeing upgrades soon after the approval of the purchase of a new microphone system and voting display board. In a unanimous vote, council members authorized the $52,438 expenditure from Bizco. As city information technology manager Brad Anderson explained, the needed upgrades come as the result of recent problems […]

Arkansas

AI Is Hauling Tyson Chicken in Arkansas. It’s a Start.

Autonomous trucks trained with artificial intelligence are on the road, hauling prepared meats, showing how far self-driving technology has advanced. The adoption shows that technology can compliment rather than disrupt truck drivers’ careers. Wednesday, Tyson Foods (ticker: TSN) announced it is deploying vehicles in northwest Arkansas made by self-driving truck start-up Gatik. Tyson is a […]

Arkansas

Judge blocks Arkansas law requiring parental OK for minors to create social media accounts

A federal judge has blocked Arkansas from enforcing a new law that would have required parental consent for minors to create new social media accounts By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press August 31, 2023, 6:16 PM ET • 3 min read LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a […]