Posts Tagged Public Records
Social Media and Lawmakers: What is Public Record and What Isn’t?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2017
Are social media posts public records? That was the question in a recent legal case that could have far reaching consequences for public records in Virginia. Michael Pope has the story.
Should Social Media Posts from Lawmakers Be Considered Public Records?
Posted by dmjones101 in Virginia's News on August 4, 2017
When an elected official posts on Facebook, is that a public record? That’s the question at the center of a Henrico County case that could have broad implications for freedom of information. Michael Pope has the story.
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From NPR News- Justice Department Expands Tribal Police Help, Calling It 'Right Thing To Do' October 22, 2018The Justice and Interior Departments are expanding a program that connects tribal law enforcement with national crime databases. The initiative has helped solve crimes and register sex offenders.
- Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears October 22, 2018Two large studies show that age-related memory loss can be slowed significantly when older people promptly address hearing and vision loss.
- A New Prescription For Depression: Join A Team And Get Sweaty October 22, 2018Most people who struggle with depression and anxiety have heard that exercise is a mood-booster. But exercising with friends, especially playing a team sport may help even more.
- Australian Prime Minister Apologies To Victims Of Institutional Child Sex Abuse October 22, 2018It is the first national apology on behalf of the federal government since a major report published last year showed the problem was rampant in Australia's Catholic Church and other institutions.
- 'Extremely Threatening' Hurricane Willa Heads For Mexico's Pacific Coast October 22, 2018The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, may develop into a Category 5, and is expected to make landfall on the southwestern coast of Mexico sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Justice Department Expands Tribal Police Help, Calling It 'Right Thing To Do' October 22, 2018
- From BBC News
- Khashoggi death: Saudi Arabia says journalist was murdered October 22, 2018A senior minister blames a "rogue operation" as pressure mounts over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
- Run aground ferry captain and mate suspended October 22, 2018The Red Falcon ran aground on Sunday, weeks after its sister ship tore yachts from their moorings.
- MPs condemn 'vile' abuse of Theresa May October 22, 2018One colleague said the PM would be "knifed" and another suggested she "bring her own noose" to a meeting.
- Amritsar train crash: India searches for blame after crowd mowed down October 22, 2018Hundreds of festival-goers stood on a track unaware a train was heading for them them at full speed.
- Indianapolis zoo lioness kills father of her three cubs October 22, 2018Lioness Zuri attacked the father of her cubs, Nyack, who had lived with her for eight years.
- Khashoggi death: Saudi Arabia says journalist was murdered October 22, 2018
