Posts Tagged 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
Credit: Michael Dorausch / Flickr
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
Credit: NPR
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- Iran Denies It Is Behind Drone Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia September 15, 2019Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of launching an "unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply."
- UAW Votes To Strike September 15, 2019The United Auto Workers voted Sunday to strike after not agreeing with General Motors on wages, heath care and profit sharing. The strike may bring the automaker's U.S. production to a halt.
- UAW Votes For Nationwide Strike To Begin Before Midnight Sunday September 15, 2019The move comes after failing to agree to a new contract with General Motors over wages, health care and profit-sharing. Nearly 50,000 workers will be affected when production halts.
- 'We Don't Want To Die': Women In Turkey Decry Rise In Violence And Killings September 15, 2019"Domestic violence never happens because there's a problem with the woman. The men are killing. They are the problem," says a rights activist in Istanbul.
- Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities September 15, 2019Drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities have caused uncertainty in world oil markets. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility, but the U.S. is blaming Iran.
- Iran Denies It Is Behind Drone Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia September 15, 2019
- From BBC News
- Lib Dems pledge to cancel Brexit if they win general election September 15, 2019Members vote in favour of the policy, which would see the party revoke Article 50 if they took power.
- Gareth Thomas: Ex-Wales rugby captain has HIV September 15, 2019Gareth Thomas says he wants to "educate and break the stigma for everybody".
- Ashes 2019: England level series after beating Australia in final Test September 15, 2019England end their memorable summer by earning a 2-2 draw in the Ashes with a 135-run defeat of Australia in the fifth Test.
- Petrol bombs and water cannon amid Hong Kong clashes September 15, 2019Violence breaks out after thousands defy a police ban to march as unrest continues unabated.
- Saudi oil attacks: Iran condemns US 'deceit' after accusation September 15, 2019The US had said that Tehran was behind drone attacks on two Saudi oil sites, not Yemeni rebels.
- Lib Dems pledge to cancel Brexit if they win general election September 15, 2019
