Northam declares state of emergency amid coronavirus outbreak
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Gov. Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia in response to the continued spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Search Results for Virginia Department of Education
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UVA commits to ambitious affordable housing goal
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UVA has established a goal to support the development of 1,000 to 1,500 affordable housing units in Charlottesville and Albemarle County over the next decade on land owned by the University and the UVA Foundation.
1901 Group to create 135 new jobs in Washington County
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1901 Group, a leading provider of IT services for the public and private sectors, will invest $1.15 million in Washington County to establish its third Virginia operation, creating 150 new jobs.
Agritourism experts to share industry information
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Representatives of Virginia’s leading agricultural organizations will share industry tips and resources during the Virginia Agritourism Conference at the Smithfield Center March 30 through April 1.
Northam signs law setting process for transgender student policies
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A new law will establish a process for developing policies for school systems to address common issues involving transgender students.
House, Senate negotiators reach deal on emergency coronavirus funding
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House and Senate negotiators have come to an agreement on an emergency funding bill to combat the coronavirus.
Students help chart course for new Wonder Universe museum
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A local children’s museum with big dreams for its future turned to graduate students in Virginia Tech’s Office of Economic Development for ideas that could help double its annual attendance — from 20,000 to 45,000 people a year.
Enrollment opens for year-long peer leadership experience
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Enrollment is open for the Virginia ABC Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project.
Obenshain bill addressing rise in elder abuse headed to governor
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There were 12,000 substantiated cases of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation in Virginia in 2018. Legislation from Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham County, SB 695, aimed at preventing continued abuse is headed to the desk of Gov. Ralph Northam.
VDACS: $540K in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants now available
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services anticipates administering nearly $540,000 in funds for the development of specialty crops.
