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Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
When is Virginia’s sales tax holiday?
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday kicks off on the first Friday in August – meaning you have just one week to take stock of what you and your family might need as the upcoming school year and fall season approaches. The weekend starts Friday, Aug. 2, at 12:01 a.m. and […]
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment
WASHINGTON (VR) — A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities. Virginia will benefit from a record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded to 154 projects in 43 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These funds […] The post Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia’s general fund revenues ended fiscal year 2024 $1.2 billion over the official revenue forecast. For the full fiscal year, overall general fund revenue collections grew 5.5 percent, well above the 1.3 percent increase assumed in the official forecast. The official forecast incorporated $525 million of excess […] The post Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Attorney General Miyares Announces $86 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Indivior for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Miyares announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of deadly opioid addictions across Virginia and the country. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products to treat opioid use disorder. However, as Attorney General Miyares and a multistate coalition of attorneys general allege, Indivior inappropriately […] The post Attorney General Miyares Announces $86 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Indivior for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Approval of Virginia Broadband Proposal
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the release of the federally approved Virginia Initial Proposal Volume 2 that will enable Virginia to access its allocation of $1.48 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. This approval puts […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Approval of Virginia Broadband Proposal appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
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