Christine Kueter
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Virginia Public Radio
Ten years ago, two UVA engineering students came up with an environmentally friendly idea to protect apples, berries, and grapes from common fungi and pests. Wednesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and other officials christened the new Charlottesville home of AgroSpheres.
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A recent report issued by Virginia’s Auditor of Public Accounts assessed, among other things, controls over state agencies’ compliance in administering federal grant money and financial reporting. -
Virginia is home to some of the oldest canneries in the nation, but some are in disrepair. Wythe County is giving its cannery an upgrade. -
Since the early 1970’s, there have been dozens of constitutional amendments put before Virginia voters. All but seven have passed.
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Ever since the dark days of Jim Crow, farm owners in Virginia have been able to skirt the minimum wage law and offer their workers lower pay. Now, Governor Abigail Spanberger is signing legislation to put an end to an exclusion that dates back to the 1930s. -
A recent survey along the Blue Ridge Parkway found that increasing light from cities and towns is seriously compromising night views of the heavens even in rural areas. -
The foundation says the Chesapeake watershed “is on the front lines of climate change threats.” -
Tim Kaine said Sands has done a great job during his 12 years as Virginia Tech's president, but he also questioned the timing. -
The Cannabis Control Authority says even a small amount of cannabis product can alter brain function, and negatively affect one's ability to drive safely. -
When it comes to the subject of America’s presidency, the Miller Center at UVA is a trusted resource. Now, it’s stepping up to confront growing problems with this country’s top office and our political system. -
The previous governor vetoed similar legislation twice. Now, Virginia has a new governor, and she is putting her signature on the bill. The attorney general will be able to start enforcing the new law this summer.
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