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Following General Assembly passage of a biennial budget that provides over $230 million in new funding for Virginia’s higher education system, Gov. Bob McDonnell is urging college presidents and boards to voluntarily endeavor to keep in-state tuition increases for the upcoming fall semester and beyond to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index. The…
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As budget chair for the House of Representatives, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) is “The Man.” President Obama presented his budget, and Ryan has announced his. Dueling budgets. Under the Ryan budget, even if you’re part of the infamous 1%, your local services will be cut. That road expansion to bring in more trucks for new…
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Please join NAMI “WE CARE” Augusta on May 15, 2012 from 5:30- 8:30 p.m. for an evening of art as they celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by offering A Journey of Wellness and Recovery. Dinner will be provided. Call Cindy Caldwell at 540-332-8022 to reserve your space. The event will be held at Central United…
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Arriving in Waynesboro for the first time in the 1990s, I was fortunate to meet Lorie M. Smith in Waynesboro Junior Woman’s Club, an energetic and enthusiastic leader. From the moment I first met her, it was clear that she was eager to serve not only our club but also the community with all she…
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Decisions about medical procedures and patient care should be left to clinicians and their patients – not to politicians. As a family physician, I understand this, and my goal is to provide each patient the individual time and attention they need to make the decision that is right for them. Women deserve complete, accurate information…
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The Staunton Education Association is hosting a public forum on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lee High School Auditorium. Candidates for the three open seats on the Staunton School Board will respond to questions proposed by the SEA and the audience.
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Third in a series It can be easy for politicians running for office to stay within the bubble of campaign events – shaking hands, making speeches, eating on the run, rinse, repeat. U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine has been making it a point to get out from under the bubble with a series of walking…
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State Senate Democrats voted Tuesday against the state budget conference report because they said it did not properly address funding for projects in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. “The issue here is the lack of transportation funding in two different regions of the state,” said State Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax). “Rail to Dulles will be…
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The Virginia Film Festival announced today that it is expanding its acclaimed Community Outreach and Education programs to include a new high school filmmaking competition. The Virginia Film Festival is presented by the University of Virginia’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Action! The Virginia Film Festival’s High School Director Competition will welcome…
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The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is pleased to announce an award of $30,000 to the State Board of Elections to increase the accessibility of the voting process to citizens with disabilities and seniors. Through this initiative, SBE will develop educational/outreach programs and materials designed to ensure that voters with disabilities and seniors are…
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