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The Department of Juvenile Justice's undertaking of major reforms succeeded in serving more youth in the community rather than in secure confinement, the head of the General Assembly’s watchdog agency told lawmakers Monday, but during a presentation researchers noted racial inequities still persisted.
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The Virginia Retirement System’s trust fund has reached an all-time high after large investment returns over the past year, representatives told the Joint…
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State officials could be doing more to help recruit and retain qualified teachers. That’s one finding in a report released to lawmakers today by the…
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This week, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, or JLARC, confirmed a host of problems with the operations and management of the state…
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Lawmakers in Richmond are about to place their bets on casino gambling. They'll get a much-anticipated report on Monday. Casino gambling might be coming…
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Virginia taxpayers have spent almost $50 million luring film producers to the state. Movie crews get tax breaks and grants, but new data is casting doubt…
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Three-quarters of HR directors at state agencies say they have trouble filling open jobs. The biggest hurdle? Money. That’s according to a new report…
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Unless you're a farmer or an avid gardener, you probably don't know much about fertilizers. You put some down and your lawn gets greener and your tomatoes…
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Virginia’s budget is growing, and a recent report shows the biggest culprit is health insurance for the poor. The fact that Medicaid spending tops the…
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A report by Virginia's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission delivered to lawmakers Monday took a look at how the state can reduce the $4 billion…