Posts Tagged Prince William County
Prince William County Set to End Agreement with Federal Immigration Officials
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 18, 2020
Credit: ICE
Should local law enforcement officials carry out federal immigration enforcement? Fewer local governments in Virginia are willing to enter into agreements with the federal government. Michael Pope reports.
Controversial 287(g) Program Causing Debate in Prince William County Once Again
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2020
Credit: ICE
Should local governments be involved in federal immigration enforcement? It’s an issue that’s once again in the spotlight in Prince William County. Michael Pope reports.
Democrat Scores Upset in Prince William County
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 19, 2017
Democrat Jackie Smith, center, faced difficult odds, but pulled off an upset to take the Prince William County Clerk of Court seat. (Credit: smithforclerk.com)
Although many people were focused on the special election in Georgia this week, Virginia ALSO had a special election. And it’s one that is energizing Democrats. Michael Pope has the story.
Va News Topics: Prince William County Walk of Fame, Tax Delinquents Called Out
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 26, 2016
Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
It’s not as flashy as the Hollywood version but Prince William County says its Walk of Fame will bring overdue recognition to those who’ve helped to build the community, and one Virginia city in need of revenue is calling out tax delinquents in public. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. Fred Echols reports.
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From NPR News- In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits August 8, 2020President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure, after not reaching a deal with Congress.
- Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Express Outrage Over Beirut Explosion August 8, 2020Large crowds thronged the city's center, blaming politicians and a culture of corruption and negligence for an explosion that killed more than 150 people.
- Children Can Get Severe COVID-19, CDC Says — Especially Black And Hispanic Children August 8, 2020One out of three children hospitalized for the coronavirus was admitted to the intensive care unit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, analyzing data from 14 states.
- TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban, As Soon As Tuesday August 8, 2020Lawyers for the video-sharing app are likely to say the executive order was unconstitutional, arguing the company was not informed, as is standard, and the national-security concerns are baseless.
- Virginia Supreme Court Grants Temporary Moratorium on Evictions August 8, 2020In a 4-3 decision Friday, the state's high court granted a request by Gov. Ralph Northam to allow a pause to eviction proceedings. The decision halts evictions through Sept. 7.
- In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits August 8, 2020
- From BBC News
- Beirut explosion: Angry protesters storm government ministries August 8, 2020The prime minister is to ask for early elections amid the crisis over Tuesday's devastating blast.
- Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos lands in Abu Dhabi: reports August 8, 2020A photograph appears to show Spain's former monarch landing in Abu Dhabi after leaving his country.
- Coronavirus: Masks made mandatory in parts of Paris as infections rise August 8, 2020People will be required to wear face masks outdoors in busy areas of the French capital from Monday.
- Home Office seeks military help over migrant crossings August 8, 2020More than 500 people have been intercepted crossing the English Channel in recent days.
- Coronavirus: Preston young people targeted as lockdown imposed August 8, 2020The advice follows a "significant" spike among under-30s as tighter restrictions come into force.
- Beirut explosion: Angry protesters storm government ministries August 8, 2020
