Northam marks Virginia Women Veterans Week
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Gov. Ralph Northam participated in a special kickoff event on Monday marking the beginning of Virginia Women Veterans Week and honoring the service and sacrifice of women veterans.
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Federal Transit Administration certifies Metrorail Safety Commission
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The Federal Transit Administration has fully certified the Metrorail Safety Commission, entrusting safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail system to the MSC.
New Capital Region native plant guide now available
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The Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, recently published Native Plants for Virginia’s Capital Region.
Rainy winter turns to soggy spring on state’s farms
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It’s no secret it’s been a wet winter in Virginia. As of Feb. 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop progress report estimated 82 percent of the state’s topsoil had surplus moisture.
Northam signs legislation to establish Eviction Diversion Pilot Program
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Gov. Ralph Northam has signed bills which create an Eviction Diversion Pilot Program aimed at reducing eviction rates and collecting concrete data on evictions in the Commonwealth.
Gov. Northam announces $6.7 million in GO Virginia grants
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Gov. Ralphr Northam this week announced more than $6.7 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) funding for seven regional projects.
Warner, Kaine introduce bill to protect military families living in private housing
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) along with Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris (both D-CA) introduced the Ensuring Safe Housing for our Military Act.
Settlement announced for cleanup of Superfund site in Portsmouth
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A Consent Decree has been lodged in federal court regarding the Atlantic Wood Industries (AWI) Superfund Site in Portsmouth, it was announced Thursday.
Virginia launches additional Amtrak service to Norfolk
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Hampton Road and Commonwealth leaders celebrated more options to avoid traffic and congestion in tunnels and on Interstates 64 and 95 with the debut of a second Amtrak train service serving Norfolk.
Farm to School Conference highlights local foods in schools
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School nutritionists, farmers and others interested in increasing local foods in schools will gather March 14 for the Virginia Farm to School Conference.
