Posts Tagged Virtual Meetings
City Council to Library Boards: Should Local Entities Be Allowed to Meet Virtually?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 7, 2021
The pandemic has opened up local governments to all kinds of virtual meetings. But that was only during the declared state of emergency. Michael Pope reports on an effort to keep at least some of those electronic meetings after the pandemic is over.
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.
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From NPR News- With jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing December 8, 2021Opening statements are set for today in manslaughter trial of police officer Kim Potter for the death of Black motorist Daunte Wright. Her lawyers claim she mistakenly pulled gun instead of her Taser
- Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction December 8, 2021An appellate court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
- What you need to know about Germany's new chancellor and coalition government December 8, 2021Social Democratic politician Olaf Scholz will take over from center-right Angela Merkel as chancellor and will lead a coalition of three different parties in government.
- The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost December 8, 2021The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.
- After Senate leaders broker a deal, the House takes a first step to avoid default December 8, 2021Congress is setting up a complicated process that could avoid a potential federal default.
- With jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing December 8, 2021
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- Downing Street party: No 10 staff joked about party amid lockdown restrictions December 8, 2021The video obtained by ITV comes after days of questions about the event that took place last year.
- Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says December 8, 2021A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab.
- Ghislaine Maxwell: Jury sees never-before-seen photos of Epstein and defendant December 7, 2021FBI agents submit previously unseen photo evidence as third accuser testifies in Maxwell trial.
- The Ashes: England bowled out for 147 by Australia on day one at the Gabba December 8, 2021England's Ashes campaign begins in depressingly familiar fashion as the tourists are skittled for just 147 by Australia on the opening day of the series.
- Covid: No 10 Christmas party and vaccine protection against Omicron December 8, 2021Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
- Downing Street party: No 10 staff joked about party amid lockdown restrictions December 8, 2021
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