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U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted last week to advance an appropriations bill for the federal Department of Labor that contains a provision to block the implementation of a newly finalized rule meant to limit coal miners’ exposure to dangerous silica dust. The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that […] The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
West Virginia Faces Heat Advisory and Severe Storm Threat
Charleston, WV – A Heat Advisory will be in effect for parts of West Virginia this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service warns that high temperatures and humidity could push the heat index to feel like low 100s across the region. Residents should prepare for potentially dangerous conditions, especially in lower elevations.
State semiconductor alliance finalizes staff, launches career training program
The Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST) has made final additions to its staff ahead of launching the Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers certificate training program. The training program is one of four initiatives as part of VAST’s mission to reskill and upskill adult learners in different aspects of the...
Updated senior softball standings through July 12 action
Below are regular-season standings for teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring season for the week ending July 12. Games in the three conferences are played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. When the regular season ends, playoff games follow. The three team leaders through...
Youngkin orders Virginia flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) has ordered all Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who was killed at former President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saw Trump barely survive his assassination attempt, suffering an injury to his right ear before […]
Temporary burn ban goes in to effect for Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Due to the recent dry weather conditions in the area, a burn ban will be in effect for Tazewell County, Virginia. The burn ban will be in place until Thursday, July 25, 2024, however the date could be reassessed by the Board. All outdoor burning activities, aside from cooking with charcoal […]
Public health experts focus new research on heat impacts
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The impact of heat on populations is sparking a new wave of public health research, according to Dr. Amir Sapkota, the chair of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. "Heat exposure kills a lot more people than other natural...
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