A 2018 study predicted this rise. The economic growth in the Roanoke Valley has actually run higher than forecast.
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CASA seeks to secure first state funding increase since 2008 amid rising demand for services
The organization, which provides volunteer advocates for children navigating the foster care system, has a budget amendment on the table in Richmond that would more than double the funds it receives from the state.
Posted inOpinion
Friedlander: A smart investment for Southwest Virginia
Scientists at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are identifying and translating discoveries in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, addiction and metabolic health. The Patient Research Center will build on that foundation.
Posted inOpinion
Edds: The death of the Richmond Free Press
The closing marks the end of a Black newspaper whose roots go back to 1882.
Posted inLocal
Wise County tax rate decision postponed to March 5
The county is facing both a budget shortfall and complaints from residents about the real estate tax rate.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia Del. Barry Knight, a retired hog farmer from Virginia Beach, dies at 71. CoStar Group announces layoffs amid its shift to AI strategy. Mecklenburg County School Board seat filled.
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Where bills stand at the midpoint of the General Assembly
Here’s the status of some key legislation, from animal welfare to taxes.
Posted inOpinion
10 things to know about where the General Assembly stands at crossover
We’re at the midway point of the 2026 legislative session. Here are some of the themes that have emerged.
Posted inPolitics
Redistricting ballot language says it’s vote for ‘fairness.’ Republicans say that’s not fair
Republicans are crying foul, saying the wording of the ballot question is heavy-handed and misleading. Democrats say it’s not.
Posted inHealthcare
Budget amendments would direct millions to Virginia free clinics as demand for their services surges
Free clinics have reported a significant increase in demand over the last few years. Two legislators are proposing that the state provide more funding.
