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West Virginia’s foster care rate is 8 times the national average—here’s what that mean
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (284+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - West Virginia is confronting a troubling national distinction: the state loses nearly 300 children to foster care annually due to parental abandonment, a rate that far exceeds the rest of the country. According to newly analyzed federal…...
Virginia Republican Lawmakers Explain Why They Voted To Legalize Marijuana Sales
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (1190+ words) Virginia Republican Lawmakers Explain Why They Voted To Legalize Marijuana Sales Connecticut Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Access In Hospitals Hawaii Senators Approve Bill To Create Psychedelics Task Force To Study Pathways For Access To Psilocybin, MDMA…...
Why are data centres fuelling tensions in Northern Virginia ahead of US midterms?
15+ hour, 39+ min ago (678+ words) In a region widely regarded as the data centre capital of the world, voters are pushing back against soaring electricity prices. In Northern Virginia, data centres are emerging as a flashpoint over power demand and infrastructure strain. NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Rising…...
Column: Virginia can lead the way on congressional term limits
17+ hour, 16+ min ago (654+ words) States can lead by calling for an Article V Convention limited solely to congressional term limits, U.S. Term Limits" Ibraheem Samirah writes. February brings many familiar observances " Presidents Day, Valentine"s Day and Black History Month " but it also includes a…...
Virginia launches statewide program to help employers offer paid internships
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (254+ words) Small and mid-size Virginia employers can get a 50% match for undergraduate interns" wages through a new program. Employers can post internship opportunities through a partnership with Handsh" InternshipsVA, a statewide program to help employers design and launch high-quality paid internships…...
Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdown
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (156+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. " After more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security. On Wednesday, Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers broke down the political reasons for the shutdown, and…...
$44.2 million in grants awarded for Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (287+ words) WASHINGTON D.C. (WAVY) " On Feb. 11, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S Enviromental Protection Agency announced more than $44 million in grants will go towards restoration efforts at the Chesapeake Bay watershed, according to a press release. The grants…...
The Plus/Minus: Virginia Basketball Holds off Miami
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (679+ words) A win is a win is a win." On a day when Tony Bennett was honored with the court at the JPJ being named after him, it was imperative that Cavaliers hold serve on the hardwood." What a downer it…...
Virginia passes redistricting map | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (538+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia Legislature Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle. However, hurdles remain before they can benefit from friendlier U.S. House district boundaries…...
Maryland's Quiet Chesapeake Bay Beach Park With Fun Amenities Might Be The State's Most Underrated
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (602+ words) If you're in the Chesapeake Bay area in Maryland, you'll want to check out this underrated beach that is a favorite of locals for its fun amenities. While many keep heading east after crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to reach…...