The bill was requested by Bristol officials searching for a way to deal with the blighted campus of the former Virginia Intermont College, much of which was destroyed in a December fire.
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State Senate Democrats say special session is likely if feds cut Medicaid funding
If the federal government’s share of funding Medicaid expansion in Virginia is cut from 90% to 50%, that would leave the state to make up for a new $2.5 billion cost annually, Sen. Creigh Deeds said.
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3 years after almost losing its charter, Pound again faces a threat to its existence — this time from within
In 2022, the Wise County town of Pound was threatened with losing its charter if it didn’t address a litany of problems. Now some residents are pushing for disincorporation.
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Virginia moves forward with legislation to overhaul Medicaid pharmacy benefit managers
About 50 retail pharmacies closed across Virginia last year, leaving 20 counties with limited or no access to pharmacies. Legislation moving through the General Assembly is intended to stem the losses.
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Del. Wright returns to applause, cannabis sales advance
A roundup of action in the General Assembly.
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Southwest Va. lawmakers’ proposal to ‘significantly’ cut Appalachian Power bills moves forward
The bill would require state regulators to evaluate Appalachian’s rates more often and prohibit rate increases from taking effect during the winter, among other changes.
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Bristol seeks General Assembly help to deal with burned-out Virginia Intermont campus
Proposed legislation would allow the city to sell the former campus, while giving it more control over the process. It would also apply to the city’s other blighted properties.
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Del. Tommy Wright experiences health episode on House floor but walks away; says he was dehydrated
House panel kills ‘right-to-work’ amendment. Suetterlein’s income tax deduction bill hits delay. Fairfax County casino referendum advances.
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Southwest Va. lawmakers’ solution to rising electricity bills fails to advance in Senate
Sens. Travis Hackworth and Todd Pillion proposed the plan on behalf of residents and businesses who face rapidly rising Appalachian Power bills. A Senate committee narrowly voted against it.
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House panel votes down bill to study expanding VCU dental school into Southwest or Southside
A Senate panel last week approved a study, but a House subcommittee balked at potentially not replacing VCU facilities in Richmond.