Northam announces first Virginia Flood Awareness Week
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Gov. Ralph Northam has issued a proclamation designating March 10–16, 2019 as the first Virginia Flood Awareness Week.
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Virginia Department of Health reopens portion of James River to shellfish harvesting
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The Virginia Department of Health announced today that the portion of the James River closed to shellfish harvesting on Feb. 26 due to flooding was reopened effective Wednesday, March 6.
Virginia Department of Health closes portion of James River to shellfish harvesting
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The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of the James River is closed to shellfish harvesting due to significant river flooding.
Virginia: Senate passes GOP bill to prevent climate change mitigation
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Senate Republicans, in a 21-19 party-line vote, passed a bill to bar the governor or any state agency from participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), without a two-thirds majority vote from each legislative chamber.
Party-line vote in House keeps Virginia out of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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The House of Delegates on a 51-48 party-line vote passed a bill to bar the governor or any state agency from participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, without a two-thirds vote from each legislative chamber.
Frozen pipes can cause homeowner havoc
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With periods of brutally cold weather, pipes are at risk of freezing due to sudden temperature drops, poor insulation or incorrect thermostat settings.
Broad coalition supports trees for clean water bill
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A broad coalition of Virginians urges support of legislation introduced by Del. Mark Keam to expand the ability of localities to require tree planting or replacement during the development process to achieve specific water quality goals.
Ken Plum: General Assembly agenda
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In a recent social media post, I indicated that the annual General Assembly session would be underway very soon. AutoCorrect changed the text to be “underwater very soon.”
Proffit Road in Albemarle County closed Jan. 7-11 for debris removal
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Update: Tuesday, 2:23 p.m. Crews quickly cleared the debris near the Rivanna River bridge in Albemarle County. Route 649 (Proffit Road) is open to traffic.
Lynchburg District Traffic Alert: Jan. 7-11
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Highway work in the Lynchburg District requiring road/lane/structure closures is scheduled, weather permitting.
