Creigh Deeds: A busy week in the Senate
Share
We are rapidly moving through the 2019 short session. One of the main sticking points is disagreement over how to use the budget surplus.
Search Results for design public hearing
Share
SCC sets schedule to consider Dominion Energy Virginia rate adjustment request
Share
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) will hold a hearing to consider a request by Dominion Energy Virginia for a new rate adjustment clause aimed at recovering costs incurred to comply with state and federal environmental regulations.
Staunton updates 911 system
Share
Approximately one year ago the City of Staunton completed significant upgrades to its E911 call system, NextGen 911. Part of that upgrade provided for a text-to-911 feature, but wireless carriers had not yet updated their networks to accommodate this feature.
New biomedical gel could ease pain in cervical cancer treatment
Share
A unique partnership between a Virginia Tech scientist and a University of Virginia oncologist could result in a solution to reduce discomfort during cancer treatment for women.
Tim Kaine to vote against Brett Kavanaugh confirmation
Share
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today on his decision to vote against the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Pressure mounts on Northam to oppose Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Mountain Valley Pipeline
Share
Today, 54 Virginia organizations and businesses sent a letter to Gov. Ralph Northam asking him to visit the land and communities at risk from the Atlantic Coast Pipeline for fracked gas, and to oppose the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines.
Warner, Portman, King, Alexander introduce bill to address NPS maintenance backlog
Share
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Rob Portman (R-OH), Angus King (I-ME), and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) introduced the Restore Our Parks Act, bipartisan legislation to addressthe $12 billion maintenance backlog at the National Park Service (NPS).
VDOT announces new director of transportation innovation, launch of I-81 corridor study
Share
Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine announced Wednesday the director of a newly created Office of Transportation Innovation and the launch of the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan.
ACLU: Virginia’s use of solitary confinement in need of reform
Share
The ACLU of Virginia is calling on Gov. Ralph Northam to sign an executive order to ban solitary confinement for members of vulnerable populations, in the wake of a report released today finding that solitary confinement is overused, inhumane, ineffective, and should be severely restricted.
Senate Intel Committee releases unclassified first installment in Russia Report
Share
The Senate Intelligence Committee has released an unclassified summary of the first installment of the Committee’s Russia Report, including updated recommendations on election security and findings regarding Russian targeting of election infrastructure.
