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Richmond Forms Two Work Groups To Tackle Water System Woes
New internal and regional teams will focus on long-term planning, infrastructure upgrades, and interlocal coordination.
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Spanberger Outraises Earle-Sears 2-To-1 In Virginia Governor's Race
Democrats lead in cash-on-hand across top statewide races — except for attorney general. Miyares holds a major fundraising edge over Jones.
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Norfolk Cleared To Start Construction On First Phase Of Floodwall
The wall will range in height from about 6 1/2 feet to about 16 1/2 feet, according to the city.
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One Year In, Va. Corrections Ombudsman Office On Track To Investigate Misconduct Allegations
Buildout of staff and the filing process have occurred in tandem with allegations of abuse or neglect from within state prisons.
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Students, Faculty, And Lawmakers Rally Behind GMU Amid Trump Administration Civil Rights Probe
The federal investigation into George Mason’s DEI policies sparks strong pushback; supporters called it a politically motivated attack.
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After Hopewell Water Plant Released Raw Sewage, State Officials Outline Health, Environmental Impact
A Hopewell communications worker also confirmed that a permanent repair at the plant is expected to be done by the end of the week.
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Public School Enrollment Continues To Fall, Including In Virginia
The National Center for Education data show that public school enrollment in Virginia decreased 2.9% from fall 2019 to fall 2023.
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AI Poses Threats Of Discrimination And Violations Of Civil Liberties, ACLU Says
“We’re now at a place where automated systems and AI are being used increasingly throughout our lives, determining who gets a job."
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VA Governors Make Board Appointments; Legislators Confirm Them. How's The Process Work?
The recent battle over Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointments to college governing boards reflects the checks and balances of the system.
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The ‘Defunding' Of Planned Parenthood On Pause For Now As Legal Battles Progress
Federal funding to Planned Parenthood facilities in Virginia and across the nation is tied up in legal battles for the time being.
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Virginia Lawmakers To Learn Of Strides, Challenges In Chesapeake Bay Clean Up
Adrienne Kotula will speak about the state’s agricultural conservation programs and how they can reduce the pollution runoff into the bay.
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As Part Of FEMA Review Council, Youngkin To Assess State, Federal Disaster Coordination
The goal is to create better communication and to put more of the recovery responsibilities on the shoulders of the states.
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As Partisan Disputes Boil, It's Still Unclear How New Federal Law Will Impact Medicaid In Virginia
Virginia Democrats say over 300,000 could lose Medicaid coverage after the ‘big beautiful bill’ was signed into law. Republicans disagree.
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Youngkin Marks Early Success On Regulatory Reform, Sets New Goal For 35% Reduction
Governor touts $1.2 billion in annual savings and streamlined permitting as Virginia surpasses 25% rollback target.
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Report Outlines Challenges Of Va.'S Special Education Compliance System, Recommends Improvements
The Va. Commission on Youth will finalize the list of recommendations by October.
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New Va. Law Protecting Reproductive Health Data Prompts Walmart's Online Data Collection Pop-Ups
Your potential purchase of condoms, birth control medication or menstrual hygiene products is being noted digitally.
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Annual ‘Best Places To Bike' Report Ranks Va. Cities Low, Rankles Officials And Advocates
National report ranks Virginia cities low, despite the state’s beefed-up bike infrastructure designed to improve access and bicycle safety.
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Geologists Uncover New Evidence From Ancient Asteroid That Hit The Chesapeake Bay
The research documents downstream remnants of the 35-million-year-old tsunami that followed the extraterrestrial impact.
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After Potomac Crash, Norfolk Touts Airspace As Coordinated And Safe
Airport leaders say local military and commercial flight operations are tightly managed despite traffic volume.
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Virginia Increases Funding For Agricultural Conservation Projects Aimed At Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
Farmers can apply for up to $300,000 in fiscal year 2026 to cost-share one of over 60 projects.
