Bills before the General Assembly would expand access to midwives and test remote monitoring for some women with high-risk pregnancies. A bill that would require insurers to cover doula care was killed.
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Christiansburg subdivision expansion up for a vote at Montgomery County Planning Commission on Wednesday night
The commission will also look at proposed changes to the master plan for potential businesses along Harding Road, and one more look at the comprehensive plan.
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Tech briefs: FCC rules for Comcast against Appalachian Power in broadband-related utility pole dispute
Plus: Innovation hub expanding in South Boston.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Roanoke firm acquires Wytheville machine shop, Danville dept. gets new digs, state rolls out paid internship resources, Campbell building progresses
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The Pulse: General Assembly takes up bills focused on medication affordability, pricing transparency
Bills that would mandate more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers and create a Prescription Drug Affordability board are making their way through the General Assembly. A bill that would have created a grant program to help local pharmacies died in subcommittee.
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Finalists for open seat on Danville City Council to be interviewed in public meeting Tuesday
Shakeva Frazier, Shelby Irving and Danny Marshall were chosen as finalists from a pool of 11 applicants to fill the seat vacated by now-Del. Madison Whittle.
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Tech briefs: Budget amendment would discontinue auto theft grants funding license plate readers
Virginia Tech alumni couple makes $10 million gift that will benefit College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; VT rises among universities in research rankings.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Milestone in Franklin County, Big Stone Gap artisan hub growing, Panda Express to Salem
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Casino revenue to exceed expectations in Danville. City council will consider putting excess toward economic development
The city budgeted for an expected $35 million in gaming tax revenue from Caesars Virginia. That amount is trending higher “by several millions.”
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Pittsylvania supervisors to vote on rezoning 200-plus acres in Hurt for industrial use
The planning commission unanimously recommended approval for the rezoning, which pertains to residential and agricultural parcels adjacent to an industrial park.
