Warner is talking up regulations for artificial intelligence; Mizusawa says leftward swing of Democratic Party will drive voters to him.
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Cardinal News covers the political issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia
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As the question of consolidation swirls, Washington County plans a public hearing Tuesday on whether to raise the sales tax to pay for school upgrades
The increase could raise $200 million over 20 years, local officials said. But the need for renovations across the school division has been overshadowed by talk of combining two high schools.
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What 200 readers told us about what’s most important in Virginia local elections
Healthcare, democracy and data centers were top concerns heading into this year’s midterms.
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Reaction to Spanberger’s data center plan runs from ‘too much’ to ‘not enough’
Here’s a round-up of comments from legislators, business groups, environmental groups and policy groups focused on energy issues.
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Spanberger issues executive order to hold data centers ‘accountable,’ form AI task force
Her order, which follows a monthslong budget battle over tax exemptions and more recent concerns regarding the safety of AI, stops short of a moratorium on development.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Haysi’s mayor arrested following indictments on 8 fraud and embezzlement charges
Larry D. Yates was being held without bond Friday in the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon and will appear in court Tuesday.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Changes to flood relief will streamline claims, increase spending caps for Southwest Virginia victims, governor’s office says
As of Thursday, more than $42 million of the $50 million allocated to help residents had not yet been disbursed.
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8 quotes on civility from 8 Lynchburg City Council candidates
Plus, a link to Cardinal News’ voter guide, where you can learn what the candidates stand for when it comes to public safety, economic development and other local topics.
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Facing dwindling civic engagement and mounting budget challenges, an Alleghany County town faces an uncertain future
Iron Gate has no candidates on the ballot this fall, and there’s talk that perhaps the town should give up its charter.
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How trout fishers in Virginia are using FOIA to beat the competition
The Department of Wildlife Resources receives approximately 700 public records requests related to stocking every year.
