Third university declines radical compact from Trump; UVA silent on decision
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A third university has announced it has declined a compact intended to reward schools that champion the president’s agenda.
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MIT rejects Trump compact, first of nine schools to stand up to unprecedented demands
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MIT has rejected an offer from the Trump administration for preferential funding if it agreed to a laundry list of partisan demands.
UVA has not made a decision on Trump compact, but faculty strongly oppose it
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The University of Virginia’s faculty has voted to reject any cooperation with U.S. Department of Education on a proposed compact.
Pete Barlow making strides in getting campaign off the ground
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The Pete Barlow congressional campaign reported on Tuesday that it has raised more than $63,000 toward its 2026 primary run. Not much, but it’s a start.
Augusta Health | Patients with Cigna insurance may pay more for care in 2026
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As healthcare costs escalate nationwide, one local hospital is frustrated that a major insurer won’t fairly compensate them for services.
Media | Staff layoffs impacting operations at two Virginia newspapers
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Layoffs at the Davenport, Iowa,-based Lee Enterprises are impacting operations at two Virginia newspapers, and, who knows, perhaps more.
Government shutdown | National Parks would likely close, furlough 68 percent of staff
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If National Park employees are furloughed due to a government shutdown, keeping sites open would be “reckless,” experts say.
Analysis | Bad news: We are hurtling toward another government shutdown
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Congressional MAGA Republicans and the Trump administration want you to believe that the looming government shutdown will be the fault of Democrats, which, not true.
Bill seeks to prevent Trump weakening laws for disabled students
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Legislation in response to President Donald Trump’s efforts to gut the U.S. DOE would ensure that special education programs continue.
Richmond | Half-day summit explored solutions to housing-affordability crisis
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Nonprofit organizations focused on housing affordability took part in a summit this week in Richmond hosted by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner.
