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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
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www.gov.uk
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
NEW: Last week Trump announced 'Stargate' a $500bn AI sci-fi inspired plan to boost US economy. This week, I turn the spotlight on the man who stood behind Trump, lesser-known tech bro, Larry Ellison, his special friend Tony Blair & how they're coming for the UK too open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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ADECA Presents Draft CSBG State Plan, Requests Comments Through Aug. 10
ADECA presented a draft Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state plan covering fiscal years 2027–2028, said the plan will be submitted to HHS on Sept. 1, and noted that community action agencies assisted over 73,000 low-income households in program year 2025.
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State VA Says Veterans Home Nears Reopening; Architectural Amendment for Committal Shelter Presented
State VA reported final inspections on a Veterans Home after a fire; officials said remaining veterans are expected to move back next month and new admissions could start in October. The VA also requested an architectural amendment for a committal shelter in Spanish Fort.
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Treasurer Highlights $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Property as Committee Reviews Custodial Services
Assistant Treasurer Chad Wright briefed the committee on a no-cost renewal for custodial services for the unclaimed property program and said the program holds more than $1.5 billion in assets unclaimed by citizens.
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Lawmakers Question $15.8M Health Information Exchange Deal After Single Responder to RFP
Alabama Medicaid officials described a new $15,846,000 contract to administer the state's Health Information Exchange; a committee member challenged the procurement because only one apparent bidder responded to the RFP.
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Committee Reviews Legal-Service Contracts, Including $30M Amendment for Facilities Litigation
Attorney General's office and corrections staff presented legal-services contracts including counsel for redistricting and forensic accounting work; committee also reviewed an amendment adding $30,000,000 to a facilities litigation contract amid member questions about cumulative legal costs.
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Lawmakers Press Department of Corrections on Bragg's Litigation Costs as Contract Amendments Move Forward
Committee reviewed multiple corrections contracts tied to court-ordered monitoring in the Bragg's litigation while several legislators urged holding or reviewing legal amendments after a class-action ruling found pervasive constitutional violations.
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Dothan staff propose ending curbside recycling and phased fee increases to close $5.5M gap
City staff proposed eliminating curbside recycling, charging residents $20 monthly in 2027 (rising to $35 by 2030 under the plan), adding a $10 fee for a second cart, and introducing exemptions and operational changes to reduce the general-fund transfer for solid-waste services.
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Dothan City staff propose $291 million budget for 2027, large transfer from utility fund
Finance staff presented a proposed 2027 budget of $291 million and explained a $32.6 million transfer from the utility fund to the general fund needed to balance the books; commissioners asked about revenue pressure on sales tax and timing for HudsonAlpha funding.
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State investigators probe inmate death; questions raised about jail care
An Alabama law enforcement agency is investigating the June 30 death of Britney Grier in Chilton County Jail and will send findings to the Chilton County District Attorney's Office; the family says jail staff did not respond to repeated requests to provide food needed for a rare metabolic disorder.
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Mother says jailed daughter died after pleas for food went unanswered
Cindy Jones says her daughter, Britney Grier, who had glycogen storage disease type I, died June 30 in Chilton County Jail after Jones repeatedly asked jail staff to feed her and placed about $300 on the inmate commissary account; state investigators are probing the death.
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Planning commission recommends Samford student housing on South Campus
The Homewood Planning Commission voted 7–0 to forward Samford University’s South Campus student‑housing development to City Council with conditions including a 715‑foot parapet limit and a required resurvey; commissioners and residents pressed the applicant on stormwater, trees and student crossings.
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