Posts Tagged Local Governments
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
Credit: Michael Dorausch / Flickr
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
Credit: NPR
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- Colonial Williamsburg Serves Up The Past So You Can Try A Taste Of History February 17, 2019The living-history museum in Virginia re-creates 18th-century recipes in its restaurants using ingredients grown in the traditional way onsite. But some modern palates aren't too keen on the taste.
- Heather Nauert Withdraws From Consideration For U.N. Ambassador February 17, 2019The State Department spokesperson says "it is in the best interest of my family to withdraw." In the two months since her nomination was announced, Nauert's credentials have been questioned.
- Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund Cuts Payouts By As Much As 70 Percent February 16, 2019The fund is reducing awards as it faces a surge in claims before the fund's 2020 expiration date.
- Actor Bruno Ganz, By Turns An Angel And A Tyrant, Dies At 77 February 16, 2019Ganz portrayed more than 100 film roles starting when he was 19. His most notable were as an angel in Wings of Desire and Adolf Hitler in Downfall.
- Illinois Gunman Opened Fire When He Learned He Would Lose His Job, Police Say February 16, 2019Shooter Gary Montez Martin, 45, wasn't legally allowed to own a gun, police say. But he never complied with a demand to relinquish his firearms.
- Colonial Williamsburg Serves Up The Past So You Can Try A Taste Of History February 17, 2019
- From BBC News
- Trump tells European countries to take back IS fighters February 17, 2019The US president urges its European allies to repatriate 800 Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria.
- IS teenager Shamima Begum 'gives birth' February 17, 2019Her family say they have been told the 19-year-old and her child - said to be a boy - are in "good health".
- Passengers seek flights after Flybmi ceases operations February 17, 2019Travellers tell the BBC they cannot get home after the UK regional airline went into administration.
- Brexit: Theresa May urges Tory MPs to unite and back deal February 17, 2019Theresa May tells Conservatives "history will judge us all" over the handling of Britain's EU exit.
- Instagram: Will quitting make me happy? February 17, 2019Nicole and Tali are Instagram besties. But the pressure to post is taking its toll.
- Trump tells European countries to take back IS fighters February 17, 2019
