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.
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From NPR News- Nearly 71 Million People Forcibly Displaced Worldwide In 2018, U.N. Report Says June 19, 2019The record number headlined the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees' annual "Global Trends" report published Wednesday, just a day before World Refugee Day.
- 'Starving' Polar Bear Wanders Into Siberian Town June 19, 2019Residents in the town of Norilsk in northern Siberia were surprised to see the female bear, who reportedly appeared to be exhausted and looking for food.
- From A Napkin To A White House Medal — The Path Of A Controversial Economic Idea June 19, 2019Art Laffer receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday. For decades, Laffer has promoted the idea that tax cuts pay for themselves, against all evidence to the contrary.
- Hong Kong Leaders Apologize For Extradition Bill As They Brace For More Protests June 19, 2019A day after Chief Executive Carrie Lam offered her mea culpa, two top advisers followed suit. But the apologies are unlikely to be enough to placate protesters.
- Canada's Trudeau Approves Controversial Pipeline Expansion June 19, 2019Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first approved the project, which is opposed by many environmental groups, in 2016, but Tuesday's announcement means construction can begin later this year.
- Nearly 71 Million People Forcibly Displaced Worldwide In 2018, U.N. Report Says June 19, 2019
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- Tory leadership race: Candidates face third vote June 19, 2019One more MP will be eliminated from the race to succeed Theresa May, as Dominic Raab backs Boris Johnson for No 10.
- Leadership debate: BBC defends vetting process after imam's tweets June 19, 2019Abdullah Patel's controversial tweets surfaced after he asked a question during the leadership debate.
- Woman, 83, in hospital after William and Kate convoy crash June 18, 2019The royal couple have sent their best wishes to the elderly woman, 83, who is in a serious condition.
- Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination 'a global crisis' June 19, 2019The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
- Oxford University accepts £150m from US private equity boss June 19, 2019Stephen Schwarzman, a confidant of President Trump, makes the largest ever donation to a UK university.
- Tory leadership race: Candidates face third vote June 19, 2019
