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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined 24 of their Senate colleagues Friday in urging President Obama to expand job opportunities and reduce recidivism by taking executive action and requiring federal contractors and federal agencies to “ban the box” on job applications.
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The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) released on April 15 the draft Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), which allocates $12.9 billion to transportation projects over the next six fiscal years beginning July 1, 2015.
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Virginia Organizing leaders, including several people who were formerly incarcerated, were present today when Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the state of Virginia applications for employment would no longer ask about an individual’s criminal history.
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From examining the genes in the monkey flower, to exploring the Rev. Martin Luther King’s political, social and theological beliefs, to epilepsy therapies, to sustainable tourism, 38 University of Virginia undergraduates will pursue 36 grant-funded research projects this summer.
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Travis Biddix had never hit a home run in three years as a Longwood Lancer and was 0-for-4 on the day heading into his final at-bat.
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From 4 p.m. Monday through 12 p.m. Tuesday, Virginia State Police troopers and dispatchers statewide fielded 3,363 calls for service statewide.
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Today 15 organizations announced they have come together to form Not on Our Fault Line, an alliance that will oppose Dominion Virginia Power’s plans for a new nuclear reactor in Louisa County adjacent to the site of the North Anna Reactors 1 & 2.
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ODU junior guard Trey Freeman (Virginia Beach, VA.) scored a game high 24 points to lead the Monarchs (17-4/6-3) to a come-from-behind 68-57 Conference USA victory Saturday night before a crowd of 7,453 at the Constant Center.
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The Waynesboro Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying two individuals involved in a smash and grab car burglary and credit card fraud incident that occurred this past weekend.
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Virginia veterans who face barriers to accessing the Veterans Administration (VA) health system will have more options for care through new provider agreements between the VA and community health centers.
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