Posts Tagged Local Governments
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- California Governor Cracks Down On Fracking, Requires Audits And Scientific Review November 20, 2019Gavin Newsom's initiatives follow a massive oil release from a Chevron facility in Kern County suspected of being caused by a high-pressure steam process for releasing oil from underground rock.
- Gordon Sondland Returns To Impeachment Inquiry As A Key Witness With An Updated Story November 19, 2019The U.S. ambassador to the EU will give much-anticipated public testimony Wednesday in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. His story has changed since he first testified last month.
- Baltimore Museum Of Art Will Only Buy Works By Women Next Year November 19, 2019A 2019 study of major U.S. art museums found that 87% of artists in their collections are men. The Baltimore museum's chief curator calls the initiative "re-correcting the canon."
- Gordon Sondland Was A Low-Profile Hotel Owner. Until He Went To Work For Trump November 19, 2019The Portland hotel owner and ambassador, who is scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday, is a pivotal witness in the impeachment inquiry. His relationship with Trump is a complicated one.
- 25 Stowaways Found In Refrigerated Container On U.K.-Bound Ship November 19, 2019Dutch authorities say the people are receiving medical assistance. The Denmark-flagged ship turned around several hours after leaving port.
- California Governor Cracks Down On Fracking, Requires Audits And Scientific Review November 20, 2019
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- Election debate: Johnson and Corbyn clash over Brexit November 19, 2019The two leaders also lock horns over the NHS and leadership in the first TV debate of the election.
- General election 2019: Lib Dems promise 20,000 more teachers November 19, 2019They party proposes an extra £10bn a year for schools in England, taken from a £50bn "Remain bonus".
- Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China November 20, 2019The man, detained in August, says he was blindfolded and beaten for his part in Hong Kong's protests.
- Seeing an NHS dentist 'a problem everywhere' November 20, 2019Patients are being turned away, stuck on waiting lists and put off by cost, BBC analysis suggests.
- Tottenham: Jose Mourinho appointed after Mauricio Pochettino sacked November 20, 2019Jose Mourinho is named as Tottenham manager after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked on Tuesday.
- Election debate: Johnson and Corbyn clash over Brexit November 19, 2019
