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- Trump Expected To Nominate Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court September 25, 2020The conservative federal judge is just 48 years old and could affect social policy for generations to come if confirmed by the majority-Republican Senate.
- Novavax Researcher Says No Chance Of A 'Shortcut' In Vaccine Safety September 25, 2020Vaccine maker Novavax is starting a large coronavirus vaccine trial in the U.K. Gregory Glenn, the company's president of research and development, talks with NPR about how vaccines are tested.
- Trump Administration Moves To Allow Logging In Alaska's Tongass National Forest September 25, 2020For the last two years, the administration has been working to lift the rule prohibiting development in the Tongass, the country's largest national forest.
- Biden Says He's Confident Trump Will Leave Office If He Loses September 25, 2020Biden said he feels assured the courts, the Congress and national security officials will carry out the rule of law. The comments followed another week of back-and-forth on democratic practices.
- The Air Force Struggles With Diversity. Can The Space Force Do Any Better? September 25, 2020Top Space Force leaders say gender and racial diversity are a core part of the mission. But past indicators present a troubling picture.
- Trump Expected To Nominate Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court September 25, 2020
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- Croydon police officer shot dead named as Sgt Matt Ratana September 25, 2020Tributes are paid to the "much-loved" and "talented officer" who was killed in a London custody centre.
- Paris attack: Stabbing near Charlie Hebdo office 'an act of terror' September 25, 2020Two people were seriously wounded near the former offices of satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo.
- Covid: Coronavirus cases in England up 60% in a week September 25, 2020Every case is estimated to result in between 1.2 and 1.5 further infections, government estimates find.
- Amy Coney Barrett 'to be picked by Trump for Supreme Court' September 25, 2020The 48-year-old judge and former law professor from Indiana is a favourite of social conservatives.
- Manchester Metropolitan University students forced into lockdown September 25, 2020Hundreds of students in two Manchester accommodation blocks must self-isolate for 14 days.
- Croydon police officer shot dead named as Sgt Matt Ratana September 25, 2020
