Posts Tagged Open Government
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- A Black Friday With Masked Shoppers And Booming Online Sales November 28, 2020Shoppers encountered temperature checks and mall Santas behind plexiglas shields. But online sales may have stolen the show.
- 'World's Loneliest Elephant' Moving To Sanctuary, With Help From Cher November 28, 2020Kaavan the elephant has lived in poor conditions for decades, and he's been alone since his partner died in 2012. Activists, including the pop singer, have successfully campaigned for his release.
- 'Voters, Not Lawyers, Choose The President': Trump Team Dealt Another Blow In Court November 27, 2020In a blistering opinion, a federal appeals court has thrown out the Trump campaign's challenge to the certification of votes in Pennsylvania. Trump's lawyers say they will appeal to the Supreme Court.
- Pandemic Renews Debate Over Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Workers November 27, 2020Undocumented workers in some states must choose between driving illegally and risking exposure to the virus by sharing rides.
- French Police Officers In Custody After Video Emerges Of Brutal Beating Of Black Man November 27, 2020The officers were unaware they were being filmed by a surveillance camera in Paris as they beat the man. The incident comes as the government tries to pass controversial limits on images of police.
- A Black Friday With Masked Shoppers And Booming Online Sales November 28, 2020
- From BBC News
- Covid: Hospitals could be overwhelmed without new tiers, says Gove November 28, 2020Michael Gove warns MPs strict rules are still needed in England despite lockdown ending on 2 December.
- Arcadia: Buyers to 'pick over carcass' of Topshop owner, says former boss November 28, 2020Breaking up the Arcadia empire is 'the only way' forward, former chief executive Lord Rose says.
- US election: Appeal court dismisses Trump camp's lawsuit in Pennsylvania November 27, 2020The three judges said no specific allegations or proof of election fraud were given by Trump's team.
- Covid: Free Vitamin D pills for 2.5 million vulnerable in England November 28, 2020There is no evidence that it protects against Covid-19 but it could boost the health of the vulnerable.
- Carrie Lam: Hong Kong's leader says she has to keep piles of cash at home November 28, 2020Carrie Lam says she has no bank account due to US sanctions, and pays cash for everything.
- Covid: Hospitals could be overwhelmed without new tiers, says Gove November 28, 2020
