Even if there had been no federal job cuts, the state would have still lost jobs, according to federal economic data. Here’s why.
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Lynchburg Republicans pick sides in factional dispute; now city council will see changes no matter who wins in November
The Republican nominating event sets the stage for a fall council race that, whichever way it goes, will change the dynamics on the Lynchburg City Council.
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Spanberger on her cannabis veto: ‘There is a bill I would have signed’
In an interview with Cardinal News, the governor said she felt the time frame of the legislation rushed the process of rolling out legal retail sales.
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Mahoney and Cronkhite: The co-investing, pro-bono partnership that won millions in grants for Appalachian communities
Through this novel program based in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, students from UVA are paired with local governments, economic development offices and nonprofits across Southwest Virginia and Appalachia. Over the course of these internships and fellowships, the students provide hours of hands-on assistance and expertise to communities that need and appreciate the help.
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Spanberger on data centers: ‘I’m not going to break a contract the state has signed’
In an interview with Cardinal News, the governor said she’s open to not extending the tax incentives for data centers but warned that ending them early would hurt the state’s reputation.
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Richmond physician: Griffith is right to demand greater transparency in little-known federal program
What was meant to be a patient-focused program is now a hospital markup program where large, tax-exempt hospital systems buy discounted drugs, mark them up by as much as 1,000% or more and bill patients and insurers the list price.
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Spanberger on criticism of her 31 vetoes: ‘Does that mean that I’m supposed to just accept and sign any bill?’
Reacting to criticism that she has vetoed some key Democratic priorities, the Democratic governor says it’s important to get the details on those bills right., especially since she’s the one who will have to implement those measures.
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Marshall: Organ donation misinformation is costing lives in Virginia
In recent years, Virginia has seen fewer organ donor registrants, leading to preventable deaths. Sadly, this loss is shaped by fear and misinformation about the process and not about the lives of people.
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Lynchburg Republicans are about to have a political showdown between 2 rival factions
On Saturday, the party picks three candidates for the city council. After planning to used ranked-choice voting, the party recently reversed course and now will go with whoever gets the most votes. That makes it more likely that one faction may sweep the other.
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Maxey: Civility at Kroger check out
Small acts of civility lead to lessened conflict and more harmony, contributing to a world where confrontations are diminished.
