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If you're looking for a plan for lawmakers to get around their reluctance on voting for a pay raise, look to former Governor Jerry Baliles.
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The General Assembly session for 2025 is right around the corner. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – talk about what state lawmakers are thinking about ahead of the session – from data centers to their own pay.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a ban on so-called sanctuary cities, saying he hopes to withhold funds from localities that maintain such policies. One Democrat said the proposal isn't "based in reality."
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This fall, businesses across the Appalachian region took a big hit after Helene, including the local arts and theater community. We checked in on how one stage in Abingdon is faring this holiday season.
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“It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up,” Trump told Time Magazine when asked about reducing costs at checkout aisles.
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Members of the General Assembly are getting ready for the upcoming session. And so are lobbyists who represent gambling interests.
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For first-time home buyers and for those looking to downsize and simplify, an alternative home and lifestyle is seeing a rapid growth.
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Youngkin’s Right Help Right Now is a holistic attempt to address numerous mental health crises across Virginia. Two years in he has some things to celebrate.
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During a special referendum Tuesday, 27 residents voted yes to the question of should Glen Lyn dissolve, and six voted no.
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The Chesapeake Executive Council, which directs policy for the massive bay partnership, wants to embrace newer science and measurable targets.
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