BRITE regional transportation program receives $8.5 million in federal transit funding
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Public transportation in Staunton, August County and Waynesboro began with 12 mule-drawn carts in 1890 provided by the city of Staunton.
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Glenn Youngkin for president? He has no chance in this environment
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is getting some, not much, but some, buzz over a possible run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Reality check: he has absolutely no chance.
Nearly 4,000 dogs to be rescued from Envigo RMS facility in Cumberland
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A joint plan between the Department of Justice and Envigo RMS LLC will facilitate the surrender of nearly 4,000 dogs from an Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland, which has been repeatedly cited for egregious animal welfare violations.
USC, UCLA jumping to the Big Ten: Move that spells doom for ACC, Virginia
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College athletics is in another realignment phase, with the news breaking late Thursday that USC and UCLA are set to make a move to the Big Ten, portending the possible end of the road for the ACC.
Supreme Court overturns Roe; Dissent: ‘A woman has no rights to speak of’
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The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenhood vs. Casey, overturning five decades of judicial precedent that had guaranteed a woman’s right to an abortion.
Senate passes Keep Kids Fed Act, but Rand Paul filibuster threat sends it back to House
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The Senate voted Thursday to extend a COVID-era school lunch program, but the work to beat the deadline for the expiration of the program is not yet done.
Senate votes to pass most significant gun control legislation in 30 years
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The United States Senate voted 65-33 to pass the bipartisan Safer Communities Act – landmark legislation to curb gun violence in the wake of horrific mass shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo, and cities across the nation.
Senate bill would help retired firefighters, cops pay for healthcare coverage
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A Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation that will make it easier for retired public safety officers to get a tax benefit to pay for healthcare coverage.
Virginia hospitals focusing on community efforts to address gun violence
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Virginia hospitals are helping lead efforts to enhance public health through programs focused on meeting the needs of victims of community violence.
Lawmakers announce support for bill to ban manipulative ‘dark patterns’
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The term “dark patterns” is used to describe online interfaces in websites and apps designed to intentionally manipulate users into taking actions they would otherwise not.
