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- Texas Hostage Standoff Leaves 2 Dead January 27, 2021The standoff at a doctor's office lasted five hours after police responded to a "disturbance type call" late Tuesday afternoon.
- In Phone Call, Biden Presses Putin Over Cyber Breach, Navalny January 27, 2021Despite disagreements on many issues, the president and the Russian leader agreed to extend the only remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control deal.
- Pharmacist To Plead Guilty To Ruining Hundreds Of Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine, DOJ Says January 27, 2021A pharmacist in Grafton, Wisc., is accused of tampering with supplies of the Moderna vaccine in December. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each of two charges.
- Federal Judge Blocks Biden's 100-Day Deportation Moratorium January 27, 2021The judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order Tuesday in a challenge filed by Texas. The ruling said Texas might "suffer imminent and irreparable harm" from a moratorium.
- Biden Administration Restores Aid To Palestinians, Reversing Trump Policy January 26, 2021The acting U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announced a renewed commitment to the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a resumption of U.S. contact with Palestinian leaders.
- Texas Hostage Standoff Leaves 2 Dead January 27, 2021
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- Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan January 26, 2021The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.
- Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call January 27, 2021The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was "business-like and frank".
- Covid-19: AstraZeneca hits back in EU vaccine row, and hotel quarantine for hotspots only January 27, 2021Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
- Covid-19: 'Poor decisions' to blame for UK death toll, scientists say January 27, 2021
