Posts Tagged Open Government
Online Governing to End, For The Most Part
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 30, 2021
After going online because of the pandemic, zoning decisions and regulatory hearings on Zoom are coming to an end, for the most part. Boards and commissions across the state are having to adjust how they do business. Jahd Khalil reports.
Should Virtual Meetings Involving Public Business Continue After the Pandemic?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 5, 2020
During the pandemic, people have gotten used to the idea of virtual meetings. But when the pandemic is over, how much government business should be conducted online? Michael Pope reports about a bill that might come under consideration in January.
Governments Big and Small Weigh Meeting Options During Pandemic
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 17, 2020
When should governments decide to overlook requirements that they meet in-person and in-public? Michael Pope reports.
Citing Safety, Police Scanners Across Virginia Go Silent
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 10, 2018
Credit: Paul McCord / Flickr CC
Across Virginia, and the country, police scanners are going quiet — at least for the public. Mallory Noe-Payne reports on the growing trend of encrypting first responder communication.
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From NPR News- Former Sen. Carl Levin Dies At 87 July 30, 2021During his 36-year career, the Michigan Democrat was best known for leading the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee.
- A CDC Internal Report Says The Delta Variant Is More Transmissible Than A Cold July 30, 2021The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post.
- There's A Psychology Lesson Behind Why Olympic Bronze Medalists Are So Happy July 30, 2021Researchers say it may be counterintuitive because silver medalists perform better, but a study shows that third place winners tend to express more happiness after an Olympic event.
- Rep. Bass Downplays Role Of Qualified Immunity In Stalled Police Reform Bill July 30, 2021Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., a lead negotiator trying to forge an agreement over a policing bill, talked about the status of the legislation.
- Olympics Spoilers Are Frustrating. Here's How You Can Avoid Them July 30, 2021Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, allowing spoilers to slip through and upsetting those who want to watch the games later in prime time. Here are some ways you can try to block the news.
- Former Sen. Carl Levin Dies At 87 July 30, 2021
- From BBC News
- Pregnant women urged to get jab as majority unvaccinated July 29, 2021Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of pregnant women in England have not yet had the vaccine.
- Nightclubs start asking for NHS Covid pass in England July 29, 2021It comes as the Lib Dems demand MPs debate their use in England amid concerns over discrimination.
- Migrant women and babies held in shocking conditions, MPs find July 29, 2021A group of MPs describes scenes at a Dover asylum unit as "wholly inappropriate" and a Covid risk.
- Walking and biking prioritised in new Highway Code July 30, 2021Greater priority for pedestrians at crossings and for cyclists at junctions are among the changes.
- Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station July 30, 2021The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.
- Pregnant women urged to get jab as majority unvaccinated July 29, 2021
