Posts Tagged Freedom of Information Act
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.
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
From NPR News- How 2 Conspiracy Theorists Shaped Trump's Worldview (And Why They Matter To Mueller) February 21, 2019"If there was contact between the Trump campaign, or even Trump himself, and WikiLeaks, it went through [Jerome] Corsi and [Roger] Stone," says New Yorker writer Jeffry Toobin.
- Heckler & Koch Fined $4.2 Million Over Assault Rifle Sales In Mexico February 21, 2019A court in Germany ruled Heckler & Koch broke the law when it allowed some 4,500 G36 assault rifles to reach Mexican states where drug cartel violence had prompted a ban on such deals.
- CVS Looks To Make Its Drugstores A Destination For Health Care February 21, 2019With almost 10,000 stores across the country, CVS says it is already where consumers are. The company is transforming some of its stores and their retail clinics into hubs for a wider range of care.
- A Fatal Public Health Problem In Africa That Flies Under The Radar February 21, 2019Over 100,000 people in the continent die each year from foodborne illnesses. A new report looks at the reasons the toll is so high.
- Many Russians Today Take Pride In Afghan War That Foretold Soviet Demise February 21, 2019Thirty years ago, the Soviet Union withdrew from a disastrous nine-year war in Afghanistan. "Those who fought are being looked up to again," says one Russian veteran.
- How 2 Conspiracy Theorists Shaped Trump's Worldview (And Why They Matter To Mueller) February 21, 2019
- From BBC News
- Alesha MacPhail murder: Boy, 16, found guilty February 21, 2019The body of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail was found on the Isle of Bute after she was reported missing by her family.
- Theresa May reaches out to Remainer rebels amid quit rumours February 21, 2019It comes as an Independent Group MP says they could support the PM if she gives them an EU referendum.
- Brexit: Japan trade deal will not be ready by deadline February 21, 2019The UK won't be able to roll over an EU trade deal with Japan in time for a no-deal Brexit, Liam Fox has said.
- Alfie Lamb: Car death accused mum guilty of cruelty February 21, 2019Three-year-old Alfie Lamb collapsed and died after a car journey with his mum and her partner.
- Monkees musician Peter Tork dies at 77 February 21, 2019Peter Tork, a member of one of the first boy bands, The Monkees, dies at the age of 77.
- Alesha MacPhail murder: Boy, 16, found guilty February 21, 2019
