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- How the Republican Party came to embrace conspiracy theories and denialism August 9, 2022Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank examines how the GOP got to where it is today, with some elected leaders and candidates still endorsing the lie that Trump won. His book is The Destructionists.
- A vision of 7 suns led a self-taught Ivoirian artist to draw the everyday and the holy August 9, 2022The Museum of Modern Art shows the colorful works of Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, a prolific artist from the Ivory Coast who documented his Bété culture — and even created a pictograph language.
- A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial August 9, 2022There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that.
- A key route in Death Valley buried in floods will be closed for another week August 9, 2022Flash flooding in the park trapped hundreds of guests and partially buried cars and trucks in mud. The record-breaking rains dumped 1.46 inches — 75% of what the area typically gets in a year.
- Biden signs semiconductor bill into law, though Trump raid overshadows event August 9, 2022This was supposed to be a week where President Biden celebrated a series of legislative victories. But it was overtaken by news that FBI agents had searched the home of former President Donald Trump.
- How the Republican Party came to embrace conspiracy theories and denialism August 9, 2022
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- Energy bills forecast to hit over £4,200 a year August 9, 2022The average household could pay £355 a month, up from £164 currently, consultancy Cornwall Insight warns.
- Ryan Giggs threw ex out of hotel room naked, court told August 9, 2022A jury hears Ryan Giggs "flipped" after Kate Greville confronted him about messaging another woman.
- Royal Mail staff to stage four-day strike action August 9, 2022If 115,000 staff strike, it could be the biggest ever action by the Communication Workers Union.
- Thames Water plans to introduce hosepipe ban 'in weeks' August 9, 2022The firm plans to bring in restrictions for 15 million customers "in the coming weeks".
- Body recovered from Cheshunt lake after boy reported missing August 9, 2022A helicopter and specialist divers search the area after a 14-year-old fails to resurface.
- Energy bills forecast to hit over £4,200 a year August 9, 2022
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