Virginia lawmakers urge EPA to reinstate community grant funding for flood projects
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Virginia lawmakers wrote to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin encouraging the agency reverse termination of two major grants in Virginia.
Search Results for Childcare
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Andrew Moss: Union members hold the keys to a restored democracy
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When ICE and other agencies began arresting, detaining, and deporting immigrants this past January under orders from Donald Trump, unions stepped up to support immigrant workers.
United Way of Harrisonburg, Rockingham expands into SAW area
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United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is expanding to better serve working families across the Central Shenandoah Valley.
The fight for abortion care is a fight for equality
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Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month – a time to honor the trailblazers who fought for our rights and recognize how far we have come.
Virginia to lose $21M in federal funding with Trump cuts to food programs
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The Trump Administration made a decision to cancel two national food programs, which provide support to Virginia’s food banks and schools.
Regional funds to address poverty uncertain, less funding likely in 2026
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An organization responsible for distributing public funds to address the challenges of poverty faces an uncertain future due to federal cuts.
Virginia Democrats put $15-an-hour minimum wage bill on Youngkin’s desk
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Virginia Democrats were successful in getting legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by Jan. 1, 2027 to the desk of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who almost certainly will use his veto pen to block it from being enacted.
Staunton City Council to continue discussions of facilities, pool fee increases
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Staunton City Council is reviewing the possibility of increasing pool and facility activities fees at Gypsy Hill Park and Montgomery Hall Park.
Mission possible: Protecting freedom, justice, democracy amid fires, injustice and loss
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The week of January 20th, we mark the second anniversary of the fall of Roe v. Wade and honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reflecting on his enduring message of justice, equality, and nonviolence.
National defense legislation passes Senate to Biden’s desk
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As the 2025 NDAA is ready for President Joe Biden’s signature into law, Virginians can celebrate key priorities for the Commonwealth.
