Posts Tagged Freedom of Information Act
Just How Far Should the Freedom of Information Act Go?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 15, 2019
Public money is often handed over in the form of grants. But, there’s a debate about how much of that process should be public information. Michael Pope reports.
Legislation That Establishes FOIA Penalties Continues to Move Through the Capitol
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2019
Do local governments hide public information? One senator is concerned about the possibility they do, and he’s moving forward with a bill to create new penalties to prevent it. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers Want More Transparency from State University Presidents
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 4, 2017
Senator Chap Petersen points to the recent controversy over the University of Virginia’s so-called “slush fund” as evidence for the need for more transparency by the state’s university presidents. (Credit: P. Morrissey / Flickr)
Digging into the inner workings of a college or university can be difficult, even when records are requested through a Freedom of Information Act request. As Michael Pope tells us, that’s because university presidents enjoy a license to operate outside of the scope of public scrutiny.
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From NPR News- An Islamic State member is sentenced to life in prison in the deaths of hostages August 19, 2022El Shafee Elsheikh, part of a group known as the "ISIS Beatles," is the most notorious and highest-ranking member of the Islamic State to be convicted in the U.S,, prosecutors said.
- Over half of people infected with the omicron variant didn't know it, a study finds August 19, 2022These undiagnosed infections could be a major factor in the rapid transmission of the omicron variant, the researchers said.
- Paul Auster, Aasif Mandvi and others support Salman Rushdie with public readings August 19, 2022Writers Jeffrey Eugenides, Roya Hakakian, Kiran Desai, Tina Brown, Gay Talese and others gave live readings from the author's work as he recovered from a brutal attack.
- Michigan's abortion ban is blocked for now August 19, 2022A Michigan judge blocked county prosecutors from enforcing the state's 1931 ban on abortion for the foreseeable future. An attorney representing two GOP county prosecutors said an appeal is planned.
- Apple warns of security flaws in iPhones, iPads and Macs August 19, 2022Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Experts advised users to install the latest software updates.
- An Islamic State member is sentenced to life in prison in the deaths of hostages August 19, 2022
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- Elshafee El Sheikh: Ex-Briton 'Isis Beatle' sentenced to life in prison August 19, 2022Elshafee El Sheikh, 34, was found guilty in April of kidnapping and supporting a terrorist group.
- Ukraine's Crimean fightback having 'psychological impact' on Russia August 19, 2022Western officials reveal the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-occupied peninsula.
- Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Putin August 19, 2022Russia captured the Zaporizhzhia facility in March and are accused of using it as a military base.
- Sanna Marin: Finnish PM reveals she has taken drug test August 19, 2022Sanna Marin was speaking to reporters after videos showed her partying with celebrities.
- Mobility scooter death: Family's shock at 'horrendous' stabbing August 19, 2022Thomas O'Halloran, 87, was stabbed to death while riding a mobility scooter in west London.
- Elshafee El Sheikh: Ex-Briton 'Isis Beatle' sentenced to life in prison August 19, 2022
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