The disaster relief fund would include $127 million to help residents recover and rebuild. The car tax proposal would provide rebates for lower-income car owners.
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Cardinal News covers the political issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia
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Trump pans federal stopgap bill that includes $100 billion in disaster aid
The president-elect urged Republicans in Congress to vote against the measure, which would fund the government through March and deliver $100 billion in federal aid to states that experienced widespread destruction from Hurricane Helene and other disasters.
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Averett will continue to run FBO at Danville airport, despite financial concerns
The Danville City Council voted to renew the university’s contract as fixed-base operator for the Danville Regional Airport.
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Department of Corrections ombudsman will investigate Red Onion State Prison
The director of the Virginia Department of Corrections met with a House committee Monday to answer questions about reported abuse of inmates at the supermax in Wise County.
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Cardinal, Appalachian School of Law, PBS Appalachia plan gubernatorial debate in 2025
The debate will be held at the new PBS Appalachia in Bristol. The goal is to establish a tradition of debates in Southwest Virginia.
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Republicans nominate Cifers for state Senate seat that McGuire is vacating
Amanda Chase’s comeback bid in a different district fell short as a political newcomer was chosen on the third ballot.
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Chris Chittum talks zoning, the benefits of neighborhood centers and Roanoke’s growing interest in ‘urban living’
For more than 30 years, Chris Chittum helped guide Roanoke’s development. As he steps down from his city job, he reflects on just how much has changed.
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Special election date set for Senate District 10 after McGuire formally resigns
State Senate leadership was unable to schedule the special election until state Sen. John McGuire stepped down from his seat to serve in Congress.
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The Giles County town of Glen Lyn votes itself out of existence
The town’s population had slumped after the Appalachian Power coal plant closed nearly a decade ago.
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HopeTree rezoning gets final approval from Salem City Council
The council also approved, on a second and final vote, a plan to nearly double member salaries.
