Senate Courts of Justice Committee defeats gun safety bills
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The Senate Courts of Justice Committee voted along party lines Monday to defeat a package of gun safety bills.
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Conversations in the Age of Trump series continues at W&L with journalist Edward Luce
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The Center for International Education at Washington and Lee University will host journalist and chief U.S. commentator and columnist for the Financial Times Edward Luce on Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. in Stackhouse Theatre, Elrod Commons.
Warner, Kaine secure passage of Senate bill recognizing Virginia Indian tribes
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U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner secured final passage of the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017. Once signed by the President, the legislation will grant federal recognition of six Virginia tribes.
Kaine, Warner, congressmen ask Trump to listen to local voices on offshore drilling
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Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Representatives Donald McEachin, Gerry Connolly, Don Beyer, and Bobby Scott sent a letter to the Trump Administration requesting that Virginia be exempted from its offshore drilling proposal.
Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America to create 26 new jobs in Chesapeake
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Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) will invest $10 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the City of Chesapeake. The company will add 100,000 square feet to its North American headquarters at the Cavalier Industrial Park.
McAuliffe grants conditional pardons to six Virginians
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Governor Terry McAuliffe today signed conditional pardons for 6 Virginians who were given sentences that were excessive and unjust in relation to the crimes for which they were convicted.
McAuliffe announces $1.1 million in homeless reduction grants
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Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced $1.1 million in Homeless Reduction Grants through the state’s Housing Trust Fund for 13 projects in Virginia.
Warner, Kaine cosponsor bill to aid domestic violence survivors, their family pets
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced their support for the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, a bicameral, bipartisan bill to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence from emotional and psychological trauma caused by violence against their pets.
McAuliffe announces deal to deliver 95 Express Lanes extension
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday that the Commonwealth has accepted Transurban’s proposal to deliver the extension of the 95 Express Lanes south to Fredericksburg.
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute awarded $2.7 million in federal contracts on lighting, fuel-efficient automation
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The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has received two U.S. Department of Energy contracts totaling $2.7 million to study eco-conscious solutions for roadway lighting and automated-vehicle design.
