Climate and Energy News Roundup: April 2025
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Climate STARR (Strategies for Trauma, Action, Resilience, & Regeneration) training in response to our climate crisis is being held at Eastern Mennonite University.
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Staunton: Transportation, housing goals remain high priorities
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A March work session brought information on local long-range transportation and housing plans to Staunton City Council.
Mental Health of America local affiliate ceasing operations: ‘No longer sustainable’
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The local affiliate of Mental Health America is ceasing operations after a review of operations following the departure of its director.
VDOT: Local road work, maintenance for week of March 31-April 4
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VDOT has updated its schedule for road work and maintenance on local roads in the coming week.
Battle lines formed among Virginia delegation over Signalgate
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Our two local Republican congressmen, Ben Cline and John McGuire, have gone radio silent on Signalgate, though Cline did at least publicly acknowledge that there was a House Intelligence Committee meeting on the schedule for Wednesday.
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.
Virginia Tech board ignores opposition, bends the knee on future of DEI programs
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Virginia Tech Hokies pushed back on removing DEI programs and services, but the Board of Visitors voted to dissolve them today.
Gov. Youngkin proposes amendment to create Historic Oak Hill State Park
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has amended the proposed Virginia budget so that a shared vision for Historic Oak Hill State Park can move forward.
Americans protest Trump plan to privatize USPS, cut more federal jobs
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The weekend brought protests to prevent President Donald Trump’s plans to privatize the United States Postal Service and eliminate more jobs.
VDOT: Updated road work, maintenance schedule for March 24-28
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VDOT has updated the schedule of construction and maintenance on our local roads for the week of March 24-28.
