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Lawmakers Reconvene to Tackle Governor’s Changes; Set Budget Special Session Date
The General Assembly reconvened April 17 for legislators to address 116 of the governor’s bill recommendations, and decide how to tackle his 242 budget amendments.
Democrats did not attempt to...
Fralin Biomedical Institute Takes Aim at Tobacco Use, Cancer Rates and Informing Policy
Open-water swimming requires athletes to take into account a wide number of variables. Roberta Freitas-Lemos...
Roanoke County Taxes / Budgeting Play Role In Vinton GOP Primary
Many now feel the pain of inflation while buying daily items like gas, restaurant meals...
DMV Urges Virginians to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety Behind The Wheel
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is asking for drivers to help keep pedestrians...
Forest Service / Partners Release Elk From Kentucky Into West Virginia
Elk have been a staple at Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for...
Groups Split Over Proposed Overdose Immunity Bill
Groups, including former drug users, are split over a Senate bill that would give immunity to both someone reporting or experiencing an overdose.
In a...
Despite Strong Price Growth, No Signs of “Housing Bubble” in Virginia
According to the January 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, the strong economic fundamentals and low inventory across the Commonwealth are the cause...
Virginia Water Center recognized as a national leader in water education and outreach
For the first time, the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, housed at Virginia Tech, received a status of “outstanding” from the U.S. Department of the...
Roanoke College To Compete in Three “eSports” Titles
Roanoke College will be competing in a national esports league in the fall of 2020. The College will compete in the National Association of...
Bill Banning All Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving Clears House and Senate
The state Senate voted Tuesday in favor of a bill that would prohibit holding a phone while driving a motor vehicle on Virginia roadways...
Senate Advances Bill Expanding Access to Renewable Energy
A bill that would allow state residents, nonprofits and schools to more easily seek and secure alternative energy sources such as rooftop solar recently...
