NRA endorses Ben Cline in Sixth District Republican congressional race
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The NRA Political Victory Fund has endorsed Ben Cline in the Sixth District Republican congressional nomination race.
Search Results for Virginia State Police
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Warner, Kaine call for federal investment in local public safety, community policing
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined a group of Senators in a letter to congressional appropriators requesting a minimum of $225.5 million in federal funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program to help local law enforcement bolster community policing efforts.
Attorney General Mark Herring honors victims’ advocates
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Attorney General Mark R. Herring commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by honoring ten victims’ advocates at the second annual Unsung Heroes Awards ceremony in Richmond.
Urban computing program provides Ph.D. students with valuable skills to address problems faced by cities
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As increasing numbers of people move to cities and become more wired and networked, Ph.D. students across various academic disciplines at Virginia Tech are joining together to focus on how data science can help them find solutions to urban problems.
Senate approves anti-sanctuary legislation on party-line vote
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After passionate debate from both sides of the issue, HB1257 passed the state Senate Tuesday afternoon, 21-18. HB 1257 would require Virginia to follow the immigration laws set by the federal government, potentially prohibiting so-called sanctuary cities, which do not exist in Virginia.
UVA appoints new leader for Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
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The University of Virginia announced that Larry D. Terry has been appointed executive director of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Culpeper District Traffic Alert: March 5-9
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The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones.
Ben Cullop outlines tax principles aimed at reinvesting in the middle class
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Fifth District Democratic Party congressional nomination candidate Ben Cullop outlined the principles that would guide him on tax reform while in Congress.
Ken Plum: More than enough
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“Enough is enough” is a slogan adopted by many advocates for action to end gun violence, but with 290 school shootings in the U.S. since 2013 clearly we are to the point that the shootings that have occurred in schools and numerous locales are more than enough.
Two people attacked by rabid cat in Staunton
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A cat that attacked two people in Staunton on Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, and Staunton Police are advising anyone who might have had contact with the animal to take the proper precautions.
