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Herald News Briefs: ‘Cell phone-free’ education discussion set
On Tuesday, July 9, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, looking to guarantee a “cell phone-free education” to students. It doesn’t order an outright ban on phones or demand that any certain protocols be followed. Instead, he’s calling for communities to get involved and help design the rules they want to see. First, […] The post Herald News Briefs: ‘Cell phone-free’ education discussion set appeared first on Farmville.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Emphasizes Transparency and Business-Friendly Reforms with Release of Third Annual Unified Regulatory Plan
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the third annual Unified Regulatory Plan (URP) that details all of the expected regulatory changes to be made throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in FY2025. “Our Office of Regulatory Management is following through on its commitment to transform and modernize burdensome regulations, making it easier for businesses to thrive in […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Emphasizes Transparency and Business-Friendly Reforms with Release of Third Annual Unified Regulatory Plan appeared first on The Virginian Review.
VPM’s community engagement highlights for July 2024
Each day, VPM sets out to educate, entertain and inspire the members of our community with robust and diverse content that is accessible to as many people as possible. It’s also important that our communities see themselves through the stories we tell. To accomplish these goals, members of the VPM staff engage with those communities to meet and collaborate with individuals and organizations that also seek to be a resource to all Virginians.
Congress takes steps to revive affordable internet funding
Members of the Senate and the House have made moves to bring back a program that provided discounts for low-income internet users. The post Congress takes steps to revive affordable internet funding appeared first on Cardinal News.
Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia Receives National Park Service Designation
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is thrilled to announce its inclusion as a member of the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN), a program of the National Park Service (NPS). AACRN tells the stories of the men and women whose bravery and sacrifices shaped the Civil Rights movement throughout American history and still impact our country today. BHMVA is one of only two sites in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this important designation, and its selection is a testament to the museum’s role in preserving and promoting Black history and culture and playing a critical role in telling these stories.
Good loses congressional seat following primary recount
(The Center Square) – Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Virginia Rep. Bob Good has been unseated after losing a recount stemming from a close June primary race. The congressman conceded after a commonwealth judge determined state Sen. John McGuire the ultimate victor late Thursday evening. Good's term expires at the end of the calendar year. The two-term Republican trailed McGuire by 374 votes heading into the recount. As the...
Virginia Lottery Player Wins $500K, Two Others Grab $100K Prizes
A woman from North Carolina has won $500,000 from a scratch-off ticket in Virginia. The Durham resident bought a Magnificent 7s ticket from a Virginia Lottery retailer and was surprised to win the game’s top prize. Conchita Robas bought the ticket at the Food Lion at 2120 South Crater...
Virginia ER data points to shift in tobacco use
Emergency room visits in Virginia by people who reported vaping more than doubled between 2020 and 2023, according to a data analysis released this week by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. In 2020, there were 23,630 emergency room visits by patients who vaped, according to the organization. By 2023, that number had risen to […]
Conversations: Lionell Spruill Sr. – “Still Helping People”
In May 2000, then Virginia State Delegate Lionell Spruill received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws citation from the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors. Today, the very same Spruil sits on that Board of Visitors, being recently appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin. It is one of two new...
Lawmakers seek to limit China's influence
(The Center Square) — Virginia lawmakers Rep. Rob Wittman and Sen. Tim Kaine introduced legislation this week to fortify the U.S. against China's growing influence. Wittman’s legislation, which he co-sponsored with Republican and Democratic representatives from Florida and Massachusetts, seeks to safeguard America’s ports from interference by the Chinese Communist Party for both economic and security reasons. Kaine’s bill – also bipartisan and co-sponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. –...