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As early voting starts in Virginia, political parties rally their bases
WEB1 day ago · With the Sep. 20 kick-off of the 45-day early voting period, Virginians have the option to vote in person until Nov. 2 at their local election offices or send absentee ballots by mail. This marks a turning point in campaign season, as both parties ramp up rallies and events to energize their bases.
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · BY: Markus Schmidt - September 9, 2024. The rift between Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, and party officials in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District widened further over the weekend after the Republican nominee failed to attend the district’s GOP committee meeting in Farmville on Saturday.
Virginia rolls out results driven pollution reduction program
WEB1 day ago · A new program that scientists have sought to make Chesapeake Bay clean up more effective is now underway in Virginia, following a budget allocation from the legislature this year. Known as the Pay-for-Outcomes grant program, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting applications by Feb. 3 for the $20 million that is available.
Virginia businesses weigh benefits of electrification as leaders …
WEB5 days ago · According to the DMV, electric, traditional hybrids and plug-in hybrid vehicles made up about 1%, 3% and .001% of registered vehicles in the state as of June 30 this year, respectively. The about 311,199 total registrations of those vehicle types have contributed about $75.5 million toward the controversial highway use fee drivers must pay to ...
Virginia’s teacher vacancy rate shows slight improvement ahead of ...
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Statewide, the teacher vacancy rate was down to 3.4% at the start of the school year after hovering at 4.7% in July, according to data provided by the Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Licensure during an advisory meeting on Monday. Virginia’s teacher vacancy rate was 3.9% last October. The agency’s annual vacancy report, which ...
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WEBAug 20, 2024 · Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines BY: Staff Report - August 23, 2024 • “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”—Roanoke Times • “Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”—WJLA • “VCU Police launch campaign to improve pedestrian safety ...
Gold mining study begins as discoveries continue in Virginia
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Report on potential impacts of gold mining and state regulations due to lawmakers by late 2022. A group of scientists and engineers tasked with evaluating the potential impacts of gold mining on Virginia kicked off work last week with questions on issues ranging from deposits to mining company bonds. “We are overdue to look into modern mining ...
Virginia budget negotiators announce deal on tax rebates, new …
WEBAug 25, 2023 · While the negotiators said they are still “completing the final touches” on the agreement, they said the final version will include a one-time tax rebate of $200 for individuals and $400 for families and increase the standard deduction to $8,500 for individuals and $17,000 for joint filers.
Marijuana will be legal in Virginia on July 1. Here’s what is and isn’t ...
WEBApr 7, 2021 · This story was originally published on April 7, 2021, and was updated June 24, 2021. On July 1, Virginia becomes the first state in the South to legalize marijuana. “The time has come,” said House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, as the legislation she sponsored passed earlier year. It’s a development that even the most […]
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