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Virginia Democrats pass Gov. Spanberger’s 16-bill ‘Affordable Virginia Agenda’
2+ week, 15+ min ago (271+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Democrats in Richmond celebrated the passage of 16 bills through both the state House and Senate aimed at making life cheaper for Virginians on crossover day. The bills aim at the cost of housing, energy, healthcare, and renters…...
Former Virginia AG Miyares joins fight against redistricting, says ‘common sense will prevail’
3+ week, 6+ day ago (392+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia's former Attorney General has joined the campaign against mid-decade redistricting as the legal and political battle grows fiercer. Jason Miyares tells 29News that the Commonwealth is in an "unprecedented era," as Virginia Democrats work to push legislation…...
New report finds Virginia workforce ‘especially exposed’ to AI impacts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (281+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new report from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that the Commonwealth's workforce is "especially exposed" to the impacts of artificial intelligence. The Virginia AI Landscape Assessment, prepared by Economic Leadership LLC and supported by…...
Childcare access emerges as top issue for Virginia families and employers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Childcare strains are spilling from homes into workplaces across the commonwealth, according recent survey results from the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, The Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. "We know that childcare is…...
Epstein files to the economy; Virginia senators address major developments in Washington DC
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Virginia's U.S. senators spoke Thursday, Nov. 20, about several major developments in Washington DC, including President Trump's decision to approve the release of the Epstein files. Senator Mark Warner said the move could finally offer long-awaited answers and raised…...
Virginia secures federal approval for plan to provide universal internet access
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia has received final federal approval for its plan to bring broadband internet to every home and business in the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. The National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) signed off on Virginia's…...
Virginia Tech President ushers in new era of football program
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1009+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech's football program introduced its new Head Coach, James Franklin, at a news conference Wednesday morning. WDBJ7 spoke with Virginia Tech President Tim Sands about the hire: Sands: Well, there is a lot of money involved in…...
Effects of spotted lanternfly spread still playing out in Virginia
7+ mon, 16+ hour ago (62+ words) With the invasive insect feeding on the sap of trees and vines, they say it can pose a threat to Virginia's agriculture. Effects of spotted lanternfly spread still playing out in Virginia First Street Cruz-In held in Town of Shenandoah…...
Virginia sees above average emergency visits for heat-related illnesses (5 p.m.)
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (87+ words) Between hot summer weather and high humidity levels, experts say if you don't take measures to cool down, you could find yourself in the emergency room. Virginia sees above average emergency visits for heat-related illnesses (5 p.m.) Man sentenced in Hardy County…...
Primary care shortage persists across Virginia, research shows
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (468+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) research paper describes that 44% of people in Virginia lack adequate access to primary care. "If you lack access to a primary care physician, or have a long distance to drive, it's more…...