Virginia: Senate Democrats applaud bipartisan budget

Contributors

Senate Democrats applaud the passage of a bipartisan budget that includes a 5% teacher salary increase, 1% state employee pay increase, $94 million for higher education, $194 million for K-12 public education, $7 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $1.3 billion deposited into Virginia’s Rainy Day and Cash Reserve funds.

Biological invasions

Virginia Tech researchers tackle the biological invasions crisis

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Biological invasions by non-native organisms are one of the most important aspects of rapid global change, costing the global economy greater than $1 trillion annually. Globally, biological invasions also decimate local flora and fauna, contribute to disease outbreaks and agricultural loss, and threaten human health.

‘Hoos previews: Virginia looks to beat Louisville for for eighth straight time

Zachary Pereles

The Louisville Cardinals simply haven’t been able to beat the Virginia Cavaliers, no matter who has manned the sideline, in the past three seasons. That’s accounted for seven straight wins for the Cavaliers — six in conference play and one in last year’s ACC tournament.