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Virginia lawmakers push bipartisan legislation to lower prescription drug costs
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (503+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A bipartisan group of Virginia lawmakers is advancing legislation through this year's General Assembly aimed at reducing prescription drug prices by targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the industry middlemen they say drive up costs through an opaque system....
Virginia Department of Health confirms first measles cases of 2026
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (144+ words) The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles this year in Central Virginia, bringing the statewide total to eight cases. " The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles this year in Central…...
'We The People' exhibit showcases immigrant stories that shaped Virginia
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (336+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " An exhibit under construction at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture will tell the stories of immigrants who helped shape Virginia. Museum researchers and curators traveled Virginia to interview participants for "We The People: The World in…...
Virginia General Assembly targets Confederate iconography in new legislative push
1+ week, 1+ day ago (363+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia lawmakers are advancing bills to remove Confederate symbols from state law and strip tax exemptions from Confederate-linked organizations, reigniting debates over how the state should address its Civil War legacy. One piece of legislation would remove "Carry…...
Virginia medical aid in dying bill advances despite passionate opposition from doctors, advocacy groups
2+ week, 1+ day ago (532+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A bill allowing doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients with less than six months to live has cleared its first hurdle in the Virginia General Assembly, setting up a debate over whether Virginia should join…...
Richmond and Henrico have higher heart disease death rates than most of Virginia
2+ week, 2+ day ago (310+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Department of Health (VDH) chronic disease data from 2023 show that Richmond and Henrico had hospitalization and death rates for cardiovascular disease higher than statewide rates. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to take action to…...
Democrats preach affordability, Republicans question new Virginia tax proposals
2+ week, 2+ day ago (591+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Affordability was one of key issues that candidates focused on during last November's elections in Virginia. Now a few weeks into the 2026 General Assembly session, Democrats say they are on their way to delivering results, but Republicans say…...
Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace will reach Ashland on seventh day in Virginia
2+ week, 3+ day ago (294+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will travel from Richmond to Ashland on their seventh day in Virginia. The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October and plans to end in…...
Virginia lawmakers push heat safety protections for workers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (195+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " State representatives are considering legislation to protect Virginia workers from extreme heat as advocates emphasized the urgent need for workplace safety standards at a Monday press conference. Union members from Local 400 and policy leaders highlighted the critical need…...
Troopers work 170 crashes across Virginia as parts of state hit with more snow
2+ week, 5+ day ago (240+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " More than 170 crashes have been reported across Virginia as troopers work during another winter storm, which is mostly impacting the southern part of the Commonwealth. "Drivers should remain cautious and stay off affected roadways today and Sunday as…...