Ed Gillespie announces economic plan
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In a conference call today, Ed Gillespie announced The Ed Gillespie Agenda for Economic Growth (EG²).
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Medicaid expansion to help working individuals in Virginia
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Almost 60 percent of the 360,000 Virginians who would benefit from the state’s Medicaid expansion—roughly 212,000 residents—are working Virginians employed in occupations that most people rely on daily and are critical to the state’s economy.
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam concludes Southside, Southwest VA swing
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This afternoon Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam finished a two-day barnstorm trip through Southwest and Southside Virginia, his first as the Commonwealth’s lieutenant governor.
Warner pushes student loan relief proposals
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced a series of proposals that will make higher education more affordable for Virginia families, and provide additional ways for borrowers to repay student loans.
Committee passes housing finance reform backed by Warner
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The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted 13-9 to approve bipartisan housing finance reform legislation based on The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013.
Shenandoah University names Timothy Ford director of health professions
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Timothy Ford, Ph.D., has been named Shenandoah University’s dean of the School of Health Professions. Dr. Ford will oversee the divisions of Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy and Respiratory Care.
Mark Herring: DREAMers qualify for in-state tuition
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Attorney General Mark R. Herring advised that, under current Virginia law, Virginia students who are lawfully present in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program qualify for in-state tuition, provided they meet Virginia’s domicile requirements.
Richmond, state seek money for expanded bus transit system
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, the Greater Richmond Transit Company, the City of Richmond and Henrico County are collaborating on a grant application for funding to construct the Broad Street Bus-Rapid Transit system.
Democrats call on Republicans to end Virginia budget stalemate
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Wednesday morning, Democratic House Leader David Toscano, Democratic Caucus Chair Mark Sickles, and Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Jennifer McClellan held a press call on the House Republicans refusal to take any action to close the coverage gap.
Virginians leading LGBT equality efforts to be recognized by Equality Virginia
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On Saturday, April 5, Equality Virginia will recognize the 2014 class of OUTstanding Virginians – those who represent Virginia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community with distinction and who are committed to moving the LGBT community forward.
