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‘Code orange’ alert issued for air quality in Virginia, West Virginia due to wildfires

Crystal Graham
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Staunton’s Joanna Keller is chair of Governor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board

Rebecca Barnabi
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Department of Forestry update on efforts to fight several Virginia wildfires

Chris Graham
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Legislation would increase research capacity in quantum information science

Rebecca Barnabi
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Twenty-three state AGs oppose Department of Labor rule change to unionize migrant workers

Rebecca Barnabi
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VDOE approves lab school at Germanna Community College to accelerate next-gen teachers

Rebecca Barnabi
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Virginia DEQ issues ‘code red’ alert for region for unhealthy air quality due to wildfires

Crystal Graham
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Quaker Run Fire: Farmers, community members rally to assist firefighters

Crystal Graham
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VDOT suspends work zones and lifts most lane closures for holiday travel

Rebecca Barnabi
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State Police: Five-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia claims one life

Crystal Graham
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