Equal Pay Day: New analysis reveals the real costs of the wage gap in Virginia
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An analysis released for Equal Pay Day shows just how much damage the gender-based wage gap is doing to Virginia’s families and economy.
Search Results for U.S. House
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Blackwater employees to prison today: Their boss honored guest at UVA Wednesday
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Blackwater guards are in one incident at least finally being sentenced to prison for murder today. But their boss will be speaking at the University of Virginia on Wednesday.
USDA grant to benefit 11 Virginia farmers markets
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant will help 11 Virginia farmers markets increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for food-insecure shoppers, while also benefitting small and mid-sized farmers.
Robert Hurt office accepting military service academy nomination applications
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Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement regarding the deadline for Fifth District Virginians to request nominations to the following United States Military Academies for the 2016 academic year:
Sen. Tim Kaine delivers address at Appomattox sesquicentennial
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Continuing his five-day swing through Virginia, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine traveled to Appomattox to on Thursday commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.
Could Republican Del. Steve Landes face stiff challenge from Albemarle Democrat Angela Lynn?
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Angela Lynn is known in Albemarle County government and politics circles. Can that serve as a foundation for the Democrat to pull an upset in the 25th District House of Delegates race this fall?
Bridgewater College celebrates Founder’s Day on April 7
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Bridgewater College will celebrate 135 years of its founding on Tuesday, April 7, presenting three awards during the 11 a.m. convocation in Nininger Hall.
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s to speak at Bridgewater College
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Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, will speak on “An Evening of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Social Responsibility and Radical Business Philosophy,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.
Keep Virginia green and growing this spring
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Spring brings longer days, warmer temperatures and the opportunity to refresh our landscapes and gardens after a cold winter. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) joins the Virginia Green Industry Council to encourage Virginians to add plants to their home and community landscapes this season.
Stark Choices: People’s budget vs. Republican plan
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The annual federal budget debate typically doesn’t excite many folks outside the Washington beltway. And with good reason – the Republican budget process is intended to lull the public to sleep by staying short on details and long on damaging provisions that will hurt low-income and middle-class families.
