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Markus Schmidt

Markus Schmidt is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach him at markus@cardinalnews.org.

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Is this the end of crumbling schools?

by Markus Schmidt January 3, 2022December 31, 2021

Ending fiscal year 2021 with the largest budget surplus in history, Virginia is ready to take on the school infrastructure crisis.

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March suddenly parts ways with GOP strategist convicted on federal corruption charges

by Markus Schmidt December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

John Tate was pardoned by former President Trump last year; his wife Beth was announced as the delegate’s legislative aide shortly before the couple’s sudden departure.

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Griffith to run again in 9th despite map that puts him in 6th

by Markus Schmidt December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

After the Virginia Supreme Court approves new maps, Cline runs in the 6th District, Griffith in the 9th.

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‘A complete mystery box’

by Markus Schmidt December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

A time capsule found inside Richmond’s Robert E. Lee monument was opened Wednesday. But is it the one historians were looking for? Updated with video and more photos.

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UVA-Wise rolls out ideas for state funding

by Markus Schmidt December 17, 2021December 19, 2021

Under outgoing Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed budget, the college would receive $11.5 million over the next two years.

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A son of the Southwest

by Markus Schmidt December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

On Sunday, Virginia will memorialize former Gov. Linwood Holton, a native of Big Stone Gap.

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Northam proposes $500 million for school construction

by Markus Schmidt December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

Outgoing governor touts strong economy and a record $2.6 billion surplus in his final budget.

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Northam: ‘I made rural Virginia a priority’

by Markus Schmidt December 14, 2021December 15, 2021

Outgoing governor reflects on his often turbulent tenure, warns Youngkin to not undo the commonwealth’s transition to clean energy.

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Southwest, Southside get $705 million to close broadband gap

by Markus Schmidt December 13, 2021December 14, 2021

Northam also proposes $11.4 million in funding for UVA Wise.

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‘We are fighting a biological war’

by Markus Schmidt December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Northam urges residents in rural Virginia, where vaccination hesitancy is the highest, to roll up their sleeves.

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