Posts Tagged Local Governments
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- Walmart To Start Checking Workers' Temperatures March 31, 2020The retailer also plans to distribute masks and gloves to workers and add one-way aisles. The company continues to urge shoppers to be "prudent" in stocking up on toilet paper and other supplies.
- Coronavirus Task Force Set To Detail What Data Led To Extension Of Guidelines March 31, 2020President Trump and his top public health advisers are expected to detail what models and data informed the extension of federal guidelines for social distancing.
- New York, 'Still In Search Of The Apex,' Sees Another Spike In Coronavirus Cases March 31, 2020The state has reported more than 75,000 confirmed cases, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the peak is still to come. On Tuesday he expressed frustration that FEMA was hindering, not helping, its efforts.
- Italy Observes Moment Of Silence For COVID-19 Victims, As Case Numbers Plateau March 31, 2020As the country moves into its fourth week of lockdown, the head of Italy's national institutes of health announced that the country "has reached a plateau" in its infection rate.
- Dolly Parton Will Read Bedtime Stories To Kids Online Every Week March 31, 2020"Dolly hopes this series of stories will provide comfort and reassurance to coping kids and families during the shelter-in-place mandates," the Imagination Library said.
- Walmart To Start Checking Workers' Temperatures March 31, 2020
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- Coronavirus: UK must go 'further, faster' to increase testing capacity March 31, 2020The government is working to increase coronavirus tests, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says.
- Coronavirus: Aldi, Morrisons, Waitrose and Asda lift some restrictions March 31, 2020Aldi, Morrisons, Waitrose and Asda ease limits on how many of some individual items people can buy.
- Coronavirus: UK considers virus-tracing app to ease lockdown March 31, 2020Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive.
- BBC's George Alagiah on living with coronavirus and cancer March 31, 2020Newsreader George Alagiah says he caught the virus between cancer treatments and had mild symptoms.
- Coronavirus outbreak: Teddy bear hunt helps distract kids under lockdown March 31, 2020For millions of children on lockdown, teddy bear hunts are a welcome relief from the isolation.
- Coronavirus: UK must go 'further, faster' to increase testing capacity March 31, 2020
