Posts Tagged Driver’s Licenses
COVID-19 Prompting At Least One State Lawmaker to Rethink License Ceremonies
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 12, 2020
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The pandemic has upended many aspects of day to day life, including teenagers who get their first driver’s license. And as Michael Pope tells us, lawmakers are considering upending a long-standing tradition.
Could Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Split Democrats in January?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 29, 2019
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Should undocumented immigrants be able to get a Virginia driver’s license? As Michael Pope reports, that’s a question members of the General Assembly will be tackling in January.
Virginia May End Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Court Fees After All
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 1, 2019
Lawmakers will return to Richmond this week to finish up some loose ends from this year’s General Assembly session. And one issue that is expected to be at the top of the agenda is suspended drivers licenses. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers to Discuss Driver’s Licences for Undocumented Immigrants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2018
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Hundreds of advocates for immigrants will be in Richmond Wednesday for a contentious committee hearing. As Michael Pope reports, the hearing will consider a bill that would provide documents to the undocumented.
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From NPR News- NYC Principals Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor And Schools Chancellor September 27, 2020The union asked state authorities to intervene in New York City schools, just days before schools are set to open for in-person instruction.
- In Affluent Maryland County, Pandemic Exacerbates Food Insecurity September 27, 2020Since March, the number of people who lack a steady source of food has grown. In Montgomery County, a food assistance effort often runs out of prepared meals before it can feed everyone in need.
- In Rural Nebraska, Combating Hunger From The Pandemic Is A Community Effort September 27, 2020The town of Lexington has long struggled with food insecurity. But when the coronavirus hit, it presented new challenges in feeding this community of 11,000 residents.
- For One Food Insecure Family, The Pandemic Leaves 'No Wiggle Room' September 27, 2020The number of families struggling to afford food has skyrocketed since the start of the crisis. One family in Champaign, Ill., used to volunteer at a food pantry — now they depend on it.
- Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers September 27, 2020Before the pandemic, the number of families lacking consistent access to enough food had been steadily falling. Today, new estimates point to some of the worst rates of food insecurity in years.
- NYC Principals Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor And Schools Chancellor September 27, 2020
- From BBC News
- Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times September 27, 2020The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.
- Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England September 27, 2020New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.
- Covid lockdown: Two thirds of Wales' population affected September 27, 2020Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.
- Croydon police station shooting suspect is 23-year-old Louis De Zoysa September 27, 2020Louis De Zoysa remains critically ill in hospital after the fatal shooting of Sgt Matiu Ratana.
- Joe Montana: American football legend saves grandchild from kidnapping attempt September 27, 2020The former quarterback and his wife stopped a home intruder from kidnapping their grandchild.
- Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times September 27, 2020
