Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s secretary of agriculture and forestry reviews what the administration has done with ag policy over the past four years.
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Virginia’s energy imports drop; we’re no longer the No. 1 importer in the country
However, we are No. 2. and still import nearly one-third of our power. Here’s a review of the latest statistics.
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Head and Austin: We can’t afford to wait. Why investing in ROA is investing in our region’s future
The two legislators plan to coordinate on the introduction and support of budget amendments to fund two critical investments in ROA during the upcoming General Assembly session: $40 million for terminal enhancements and $7 million for an airfield study that will determine the feasibility and cost of a potential runway extension at the airport.
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Cannabis advocates: Virginia’s $20 million cannabis conversion fee isn’t punitive — it’s market reality
Virginia legislators are debating whether to charge existing medical cannabis operators a multimillion-dollar fee to convert to adult-use licenses. Critics call it excessive. It’s not.
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With a cabinet heavy on experience, Spanberger seems primed for fast start
Here’s what to look for as both a new governor and a new House of Delegates take office.
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The new House of Delegates has a record number of women
Another change: Two-thirds of the House of Delegates — 66 of 100 members — have joined since the 2019 elections that produced the 2020 legislature.
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Advice for Spanberger as she prepares to take office
Here are five things our soon-to-be new governor should keep in mind if she wants to be successful, especially in Southwest and Southside.
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Former Del. Gooditis enters 6th District congressional race, but she’s probably running for a district that doesn’t exist yet
The former Clarke County legislator becomes the fourth Democrat to seek the nomination for the right to run against Republican Ben Cline, but she might be looking ahead to a new congressional map.
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Delaney, Deeds, McLaughlin and Stanley: It’s time to lower the cost of medicine in Virginia with a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
The only party with no negotiating power in the prescription drug market is the patient, and this bill will protect patients with rare diseases and others who rely on lifesaving medicine, ensuring that those who need the medicine can actually afford to take it.
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Consultant: Virginia has the outdoor assets. What we’re missing is the will.
Why is Virginia falling behind neighboring states when it comes to our outdoor recreation industry? What Virginia lacks is not assets or effort, but a statewide structure of support that treats outdoor recreation as the economic engine it is.