Archive for August, 2020
Virginia First State to Try Pandemic App from Apple, Google
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on August 5, 2020
Virginia is rolling out a coronavirus exposure app, the first of its kind in the country.
David Seidel explains how it works.
Balancing the Budget: How Should Virginia Handle Economic Situation Amid the Pandemic?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 4, 2020
Lawmakers are headed back to Richmond this month to put together a new budget, one that takes into account the new economic situation presented by the pandemic. And, they’ll be considering a number of proposals for raising new revenue. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers Face Even More Calls to Transform Police Ahead of Special Session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 3, 2020
Credit: NPR
Lawmakers are headed to Richmond later this month to consider a host of criminal justice reform efforts. And, they’ll be under intense pressure to take action. Michael Pope reports.
Judge Starts New Injunction Barring Lee Statue Removal
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on August 3, 2020
Protesters gather around the Lee Monument earlier this summer. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne)
A judge in Richmond has given state officials a victory and a blow in two court cases over the Lee statue on Monument Avenue.
The judge dismissed an earlier lawsuit Monday, while at the same time extended an injunction on a second suit.
Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Va. News: School Reopening Intimidation and a Flood of Early Voting
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on August 3, 2020
Election officials in Virginia are working to prepare for a flood of early voting. And there are accusations in one Virginia county of intimidation and harassment against teachers who want students back in the classroom.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols.
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