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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Lynchburg City Council approves 2027 budget with no cuts or tax hikes
Water rates remain undecided and will come back to council for a public hearing and vote in June.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke school attendance zone changes approved
Plus: Signature Aviation breaks ground on $10 million project, Presbyterian Community Center expands and election news from Roanoke and Salem.
Posted inHealthcare
The Pulse: Carilion announces plan for new rehab hospital
Plus: New laws strengthen addiction recovery services, state launches maternal mental health awareness campaign
Posted inPolitics
5th District will have both a Democratic and Republican congressional primary in August
Republican John McGuire and Democrat Don Beyer are the only House members in Virginia to draw primary challengers.
Posted inOpinion
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.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Kratom product sales to be regulated in Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Former Martinsville commonwealth’s attorney contradicts registrar on failed petition to remove mayor from office. Henrietta Lacks marker next to statue unveiled in South Boston. Scenic Virginia hosts contests to find the best views in the commonwealth.
Posted inWeather
Why this might be a relatively cool summer in Virginia
Past summers show that a developing El Niño could be a factor in at least somewhat suppressing this summer’s heat.
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Why a building remains vacant in the busiest part of downtown Blacksburg
Decades after the building last had business, town officials continue to incentivize prospective business owners and issue maintenance violations in the process.
Posted inOpinion
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.
