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- A New Zealand city is taking its official wizard off the payroll after over 2 decades October 15, 2021The Christchurch City Council will end its contract with Ian Brackenbury Channell, reportedly the world's only state-appointed wizard. The "Wizard of New Zealand" has had a long and unique career.
- A Capitol Police officer is accused of telling a Jan. 6 suspect to hide evidence October 15, 2021Federal prosecutors have accused a U.S. Capitol Police officer of obstruction of justice for allegedly encouraging a suspect in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to hide evidence of their participation.
- Netflix fires employee as internal conflicts over latest Dave Chappelle special grow October 15, 2021The company alleges that the employee leaked confidential information outside the company. Netflix employees have planned a walkout over transphobic comments made in Chappelle's new special.
- La Niña is coming. Here's what that means for winter weather in the U.S. October 15, 2021The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.
- 'Sprinklegate' sinks a U.K. bakery's top sellers after topping is found to be illegal October 15, 2021"It is HIGHLY unlikely that we will find any legal sprinkles that we will use as a replacement," says Rich Myers, owner of the Get Baked bakery in Leeds. "I am extremely passionate about sprinkles."
- A New Zealand city is taking its official wizard off the payroll after over 2 decades October 15, 2021
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- Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, say police October 15, 2021Police say the fatal stabbing of Conservative MP Sir David has a potential link to Islamist extremism.
- Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November October 15, 2021Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.
- Afghanistan: Suicide attack hits Kandahar mosque during prayers October 15, 2021Explosions at a Shia mosque in Kandahar kill more than 30 people during Friday worship.
- Investigation ordered into Wolverhampton Covid lab test failings October 15, 2021A lab in Wolverhampton is suspended as 43,000 people in England and Wales are potentially affected.
- Mark Hankinson: Top huntsman guilty of encouraging illegal fox hunting October 15, 2021The senior huntsman gave the hunting advice in private webinars that were leaked online.
- Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, say police October 15, 2021
