Posts Tagged Local Governments
Many Localities Across Virginia Facing Tough Budget Decisions Thanks to COVID-19
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 9, 2020
Local governments across Virginia are now reassessing their budgets for the coming year. Michael Pope has this report on what to expect.
New Local Government Exchange Program Pairs Communities Across the State
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2020
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, left, chats with Norton Mayor Joseph Fawbush at the Executive Mansion. The two cities have been paired as part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s Local Government Exchange Program. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Governor Ralph Northam is launching an effort aimed at forging new lines of communication across local governments in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
New Democratic Majority Could Work to Give Local Governments More Authority
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2019
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Many General Assembly Democrats campaigned on changing the way guns and environmental issues are regulated. Michael Pope reports part of that change may mean giving more flexibility to local governments.
Public Business Requires Advance Notice, Although it Doesn’t Always Work Out That Way
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2019
Members of the Norfolk School Board are facing criticism over meeting without public notice. It’s an issue that every Planning Commission and water-control board in Virginia has to deal with. Michael Pope reports.
How Much Local Government Business Should Go On Behind Closed Doors?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 1, 2018
A legal fight over public access to local government is raising new questions about Virginia’s Freedom of Information law. Michael Pope has the story.
When It Comes to Cell Towers, Lawmakers Are Divided on Local Government Role
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2018
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How much control should local governments have over where cell towers go up? Lawmakers in Richmond are divided. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Should Local Offices in Virginia Remain Nonpartisan?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 8, 2016
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Should candidates for local offices be identified as Republicans or Democrats in Virginia? That’s an issue now being considered by the courts. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Who is Cassidy Hutchinson, the surprise witness at Tuesday's Jan. 6 panel hearing? June 28, 2022NPR has confirmed that Cassidy Hutchinson is expected to be the witness for today's Jan. 6 hearing.
- Arizona offers free college tuition to the state's Native students June 28, 2022The University of Arizona joins schools in a number of other states in covering tuition and fees for tribal members, who have been less likely than other Americans to pursue higher education.
- Musicians react to Supreme Court decision on right to abortion June 28, 2022After Friday's Supreme Court decision, artists from around the world spent the following days sharing their reactions and plans for the immediate future.
- Cassidy Hutchinson, a Mark Meadows aide, to testify at Tuesday's Jan. 6 panel hearing June 28, 2022Cassidy Hutchinson, the Mark Meadows aide who appeared in videotaped testimony before the Jan. 6 committee last week, is the panel's surprise witness today.
- Accounting giant Ernst & Young admits its employees cheated on ethics exams June 28, 2022Ernst & Young is being fined $100 million by federal regulators after its employees cheated on ethics exams.
- Who is Cassidy Hutchinson, the surprise witness at Tuesday's Jan. 6 panel hearing? June 28, 2022
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- Scottish independence: 19 October 2023 proposed as date for referendum June 28, 2022The UK Supreme Court will be asked if the Scottish government can hold a vote without UK consent.
- Friends pay tribute to woman killed by stranger June 28, 2022Zara Aleena, who was killed in east London on Sunday, "lit up the whole room".
- Lewis Hamilton and F1 condemn Nelson Piquet's racially abusive language about British driver June 28, 2022Lewis Hamilton says "archaic mindsets need to change" and have no place in Formula 1 after three-time world champion Nelson Piquet uses racially abusive language about him.
- Alex Scott: I will carry on despite sexist abuse June 28, 2022The TV presenter and ex-England defender says she feels a responsibility to change perceptions.
- Census: Population of England and Wales grew 6% in a decade June 28, 2022The 2021 census shows one of the biggest population rises ever recorded.
- Scottish independence: 19 October 2023 proposed as date for referendum June 28, 2022
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