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Potential increase in General Assembly salaries overdue and more Virginia headlines

BY: - December 11, 2024

• “Virginia: Potential increase in General Assembly salaries overdue, watchdog says.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia State Police rolls out new CODI Alert system: Here’s how it works.”—WJLA • “Virginia Tech professor, acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni dies at 81.” — WDBJ  • “Virginia library survived a battle over LGBTQ+ books. Now, it faces a takeover.” […]

Campus ban for two pro-Palestinian activists sparks outcry at George Mason and more Va. headlines

BY: - December 10, 2024

• “Campus ban for two pro-Palestinian activists sparks outcry at George Mason.”—Washington Post • “Youngkin promised to raise cut scores by 2023. What happened?”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “They grew up in the Virginia Baptist Children’s Home. The old property has changed, but their memories remain.”—Cardinal News • “Should landlords be required to follow temperature guidelines?”—WVTF/Radio IQ […]

Caesars Virginia pushes back Danville opening date and more state headlines

BY: - December 9, 2024

• “Youngkin: Jordanians ‘crashed’ Quantico. Feds: It was an Amazon delivery.”—Washington Post • “Virginia senator warns President-elect Trump’s tariff plan estimated to cost families $2K a year.”—13 NewsNow • “Caesars Virginia pushes back Danville opening date.”—Cardinal News • “Accomack to reimburse Norfolk Southern $158K.”—Eastern Shore Post • “Incoming Va. congressman who made history is heading […]

Roanoke College poll shows sharp divide in Virginians’ political anxiety and more state headlines

BY: - December 6, 2024

• “Roanoke College poll reveals sharp divide in political anxiety among Virginia voters.”—WSET • “Harassment leads family of transgender girl to drop suit against Hanover school officials.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia denies request to regulate harvest of hickory shad.”—Chesapeake Bay Journal • “New Virginia program will pay landowners who can prove they’re cutting pollution.”—WHRO • “Man […]

Snow, high winds could hit NoVa Thursday morning and more state headlines

BY: - December 5, 2024

• “Analysis of new Va. school ratings shows racial, economic disparities.”—Washington Post • “Amtrak ridership hits a record high, trims losses.”—WTOP • “The 5 problems that continue to plague healthcare in parts of rural Virginia.”—WTVR • “Virginia Consumer report shows inflation down, spending up.”—WDBJ • “Arctic blast could bring heavy snow to NoVA, 50 MPH […]

Possible changes to Virginia’s food-to-beverage ratio and more state headlines

BY: - December 4, 2024

• “The food-to-beverage ratio impacts Virginia bars and restaurants. Is this the year Virginia will make changes?”—WTVR • “Northern Virginia home sales three times the national average.”—WTOP • “Manufacturer with Pittsylvania location repays state grant tied to job numbers.”—Cardinal News • “Newport News seeks $20 million federal grant to address coal dust in Southeast Community.”—Virginian […]

Country star Wynonna Judd’s daughter arrested in Albemarle and more Va. headlines

BY: - December 3, 2024

• “Carilion wants to start a kidney transplant program in Roanoke. State health officials, and UVa, oppose it.”— Cardinal News • “Wrongfully towed? In Richmond, your options are scarce.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia leaders express disapproval after Biden’s pardon of his son.”—WAVY • “Virginia workers are owed $11.5 million in backpay: Here’s how you can claim […]

Four centuries in, Va. could be on track for its first female governor and more state headlines

BY: - December 2, 2024

• “Four centuries in, Virginia could be on track for its first female governor.”—Washington Post • “Governor’s office grows, as Youngkin pushes state efficiency.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia AG calls on Fairfax County CA Steve Descano to resign after Herndon rape case.”—WJLA • “Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grants will conserve 11K acres.”—Augusta Free Press • “Hokies, […]

Fairfax prosecutor rules police justified in shooting and more Virginia headlines

BY: - November 28, 2024

“Fairfax prosecutor rules police justified in shooting man in chaotic encounter” — The Washington Post “American Airlines’ ‘gate lice’ technology not coming to Richmond yet” — Axios “Youngkin: We’re making progress combating fentanyl deaths” – Richmond Times-Dispatch “Stafford’s new fire boat will ‘help keep homes safer’ — The Free Lance-Star “126 condos in the mix […]

Glenn Youngkin wants Trump staffers to move to Virginia and more headlines

BY: - November 27, 2024

• “Glenn Youngkin wants Trump staffers to move to Virginia.” — Axios • “Is the Virginia wine country too small to succeed?” — The Daily Progress  • “Virginia’s likely Republican nominee for governor reflects on her priorities, reentry into politics.” — WTOP • “Hanover-Ashland data center campus headed for final approvals.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • […]

Tax relief a tough sell for Virginia Senate Dems and more headlines

BY: - November 26, 2024

• “Tax relief a tough sell for Virginia Senate Dems, even just a rebate.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia Helene victims have one week left to apply for FEMA aid.” — CVille Right Now • “Appalachian Power proposal sparks concern among home solar advocates.” — Cardinal News • “Henrico neighbors asked to voice opinions of […]

After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case and more Va. headlines

BY: - November 25, 2024

• “After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How Trump’s looming border policy could impact Virginia immigrants”—VCU Capital News Service/Virginian-Pilot  • “Roanoke police remove white supremacist banner from interstate overpass.”—Roanoke Times • “Virginia Beach considers two concepts for the future of development near the Oceanfront.”—WHRO • “A city’s ‘no […]