“In Democrat math, if you don’t spend as much as you wanted to spend 10 years out, that's a cut. In our kind of math, that's not a cut — that's trying to watch your wallet,” Congressman Griffith said.
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Charlottesville’s public school system is celebrating today after learning it was chosen to take possession of a 14-acre site that had been used by the Federal Executive Institute. The Trump administration canceled that program and declared the property surplus – eligible for takeover by a local educational institution. The University of Virginia also applied, despite pleas from the school board that it not compete for the property. Sandy Hausman has more on that story.
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Virginia’s Indoor Clean Air Act brought protection to patrons and workers in restaurants, clubs and most work places.But, due to an exemption, gaming centers and casinos are not covered.
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Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering about a hundred bills that are on his desk right now, and his deadline to take action is at the end of the week. One bill guarantees a right to contraception.
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When Governor Youngkin replaced a vocal supporter of Trump Administration views about diversity, equity and inclusion on UVA’s Board of Visitors, some thought that signaled support for a more cooperative approach. Now, however, the Department of Justice appears to be holding the university’s feet to the fire.
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Federal tax incentives and a growing wind industry helped draw LS Greenlink's factory to America. The Trump administration has taken aim at both of them.
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Seven months after Hurricane Helene ripped apart the New River shoreline, what’s changed inside the New River Trail State Park? One addition is a new birding trail along a portion of the park in Wythe County, where visitors can explore the sights and sounds of springtime.
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Governor Glenn Youngkin is expected to make several key environmental decisions this week.
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Rabbits are prolific – but their babies are also at risk. Hundreds of them end up at the Wildlife Center of Virginia each spring. Sandy Hausman reports on how to tell when young rabbits are in need of care and what you can do to help.
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More than a thousand people packed an auditorium in Charlottesville over the weekend – hoping to hear from their congressman, but Republican John McGuire was a no-show. Still, members of the audience went on stage to ask him questions.
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Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won't seek reelection as cancer returnsConnolly, 75, has served in Congress since 2009 and represents northern Virginia, including Fairfax County.
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