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- After A Fall At Baylor, Ken Starr Became A Fox Regular, And Then, A Trump Defender January 19, 2020Ken Starr was stripped of his presidency at Baylor University in 2016, accused of overseeing an administration that ignored a campus sexual assault scandal.
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- Read The White House Response To The Senate Impeachment Trial Summons January 18, 2020The response is a formal part of the process in the Senate impeachment trial, which begins Tuesday.
- After A Fall At Baylor, Ken Starr Became A Fox Regular, And Then, A Trump Defender January 19, 2020
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- Boy, 10, stabbed in Leicester street while out with mother January 18, 2020The child suffered non life-threatening injuries in the attack in Leicester on Saturday afternoon.
- Stalkers to face court orders while police investigate January 19, 2020Courts will be able to ban stalkers from contacting or approaching their victims while police investigate.
- Harry and Meghan drop royal duties and HRH titles January 19, 2020
