Sen. Louise Lucas and Del. Luke Torian tell the governor that his interest in negotiating the budget is “unprecedented.” Governor’s spokesman says Democrats wanted tax increases kept secret.
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The rural anger over solar energy is real
So is our growing demand for energy. How, exactly, is this supposed to work?
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Henry County teachers, school staff to get raises under proposed budget
Under the updated scale, starting teacher pay would increase to $50,103 from $48,269. The scale would top out at $71,316.
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Averett University debuts first twin-engine plane for growing aeronautics program
The addition of the Piper Seminole brings the Danville university’s fleet to 13 as its aeronautics major continues to add students.
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The ABCs of new topics to be taught in Virginia’s public schools
Virginia lawmakers expand the curricula with new topics.
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After suggesting digital sales tax, Youngkin blasts Democratic version; more …
From elsewhere: First of two new SCC judges sworn in. Altavista chamber officially dissolves due to low participation. Roanoke gun violence commission membership and rules amended.
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Bedford County School Board will keep Stewartsville Elementary open
Board members expressed discomfort at making a quick decision to close the school rather than plan for repairs necessary to keep it functioning.
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Youngkin signs 36 more bills but vetoes 22 criminal justice measures
The latest round of vetoes bring the governor’s total veto count this year to 50. The governor said the bills undermine public safety; criminal justice advocacy groups say he is playing “politics of fear.”
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If the ACC falls apart, Virginia politicians may have to help pick up the pieces
Clemson joins Florida State in suing to leave the league. Here’s what that means for the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech.
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City or town? New legislation is bringing up one of Martinsville’s oldest questions
Martinsville has grappled with the question of reversion since the 1980s. New legislation would require a referendum if it comes up again.
