referendum
Scotland Election Results Complicate Hopes for Independence Referendum
LONDON — Hopes for a swift path to independence in Scotland were tempered on Saturday, as the dominant Scottish nationalist party fell one seat short of a majority in the country’s Parliament. The Scottish National Party’s results, though impressive, deprived it of a symbolic victory in a closely fought election. That, in turn, is likely …
Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in public – BBC News
Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in public BBC News Swiss narrowly back proposal to ban face coverings in public The Associated Press Swiss vote on proposal to ban face coverings in public ABC News Switzerland to ban wearing of burqa and niqab in public places The Guardian Swiss vote on proposal that would ban face coverings …
Administrator’s Corner: School technology, referendum needed – Albert Lea Tribune
Administrator’s Corner by Jennifer Walsh Last January, my column in the Tribune touted the school district’s investment in student and staff technology. Little did we know then how important the availability of reliable technology was to become. When the pandemic hit and districts closed in March, Albert Lea Area Schools were better positioned to …
One cent sales tax referendum would increase access to technology for Richmond County students
RICHMOND COUNTY – The sales tax would raise about $230 million dollars over the next five years. Richmond County Schools Chief financial officer Bobby Smith said it would provide funds in a key area — technology. “Most of our students are under-served and they don’t have technology and laptops to do the lessons,” Smith said. …
Referendum In Russia Passes, Allowing Putin To Remain President Until 2036 : NPR
Russian President Vladimir Putin shows his passport to a member of an election commission as he arrives to take part in voting at a polling station in Moscow on Wednesday. Alexei Druzhinin/AP hide caption toggle caption Alexei Druzhinin/AP Russian President Vladimir Putin shows his passport to a member of an election commission as he arrives …
After months of unrest and uncertainty, Hong Kong is holding a de facto referendum on protests
A group of protesters leave the Hong Kong Polytechnic University holding hands before surrendering to police in the Hung Hom district on November 22. Protesters use clothes and helmets to form “SOS” at Hong Kong Polytechnic University on November 21. Protesters raise their hands to represent the five demands of pro-democracy demonstrators during a rally …