Legislation pushes for ‘nation’s front-line hunger relief program’ to allow purchase of hot foods
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SNAP purchases are limited to foods designed for take-home preparation and cold prepared foods because of an outdated provision.
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HEYCO Werk USA investing $5.4M, adding 21 new jobs, in Greensville County
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HEYCO Werk USA Inc. will invest $5.4 million to expand its operation in Greensville County, creating 21 new jobs in the Greensville-Emporia area.
It’s time to rein in the FBI: Put an end to the bureau’s Gestapo tactics
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The FBI has a long history of persecuting, prosecuting and generally harassing activists, politicians, and cultural figures.
Senior living facilities need nursing assistants: Congress stepping in to help?
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The need for nursing assistants and orderlies is projected to rise 5 percent from 2021 to 2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biden’s battle to provide student loan debt relief continues in court and with Republicans
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The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a resolution to end the pause on federal student loan payments and block President Joe Biden’s plan to provide debt relief.
Prosecutors seek forfeiture of two Big Stone Gap homes: ‘Hubs for a narcotics conspiracy’
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Federal prosecutors have filed a civil complaint aimed at forcing the forfeiture of two Big Stone Gap homes connected to the November 2021 murder of a police officer.
Bill would ban schools from physically restraining, secluding children as discipline
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Federal data show incidents of restraint and seclusion happen on average at least 2,300 times per school day, and impact upwards of 102,000 students each academic year, according to an investigation by Hearst Media.
Culpeper District Traffic Update: VDOT schedule for road work for week of May 22-26
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VDOT has updated its schedule for road work in the Culpeper District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones.
Virginia Tech expert discusses Montana ban on TikTok, potential free speech challenge
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill that bans TikTok in the state. The bill will levy steep fines on any platform offering the social media app.
Tim Kaine trying to be optimistic about progress toward debt-ceiling deal
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Political leaders appear to be inching toward a deal in the politically-manufactured debt-ceiling controversy, enough that Tim Kaine, a Democrat who represents Virginia in the U.S. Senate, is cautiously optimistic that a deal will get done.
