Both parties in Virginia's legislature are hoping to support moms with a myriad of efforts during the 2025 legislative session. And new moms are often leading the way.
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Members of the General Assembly are discussing what is required for parents who home school their children.
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“As superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools, I witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of delayed responses during a crisis,” Verletta White told the committee.
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Using a synthetic voice to scam your way into someone’s bank account is already a crime. But does it need a new penalty for using a new technology?
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The new poet laureate for the state is a surprising choice with strong ties to the military and to science.
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Several constitutional amendments are steadily advancing in the General Assembly. The most controversial one, which guarantees abortion rights, was debated in the Senate Monday.
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The final bill is admittedly technical; but details include the consolidation of all the state’s gaming options— except the Virginia Lottery— under the new agency.
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The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine provides free pet exams for dogs, and spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats at no cost to the owner. Student veterinarians do the exams and surgeries, and a veterinary doctor supervises them.
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Everyone has a story about fees that have been added to a telephone bill or a concert ticket or even the monthly rent.
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Averett University in Danville is in default on 14-million dollars in construction bonds.It’s the latest in a series of financial setbacks for the school and it comes at a time when small colleges and universities across the country are struggling to balance their books.Lisa Rowan reports on education issues for Cardinal News and she spoke with Fred Echols.
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Virginia attorney general drops case that accused ex-superintendent of firing teacher in retaliationThe former teacher wanted to put the matter behind her and recently resolved a lawsuit against the former superintendent and the Loudoun County Public Schools, the attorney general's office said in a court filing.
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