Ken Plum: Inching toward a truly inclusive community
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We have come a long way in my lifetime, but there is a continuing need for working toward and maintaining an inclusive community.
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VCU generates $9.5 billion in economic impact for Virginia
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Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Health System generate $9.5 billion in economic activity and create or support 58,000 jobs in Virginia.
Warner, colleagues introduce bill to boost economic growth in Black, brown communities
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) was joined by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing bipartisan legislation to promote lasting economic prosperity in Black, brown and low-income communities.
Harrisonburg seeks input on prioritizing most critical needs for ARPA funds
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The city of Harrisonburg has released an online survey asking the community to rank what needs they feel are best for the city.
Scholle IPN to expand in Smyth County, creating 75 new jobs
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Scholle IPN, a leading global supplier of total flexible packaging solutions, will invest $31.1 million to expand its operation in Smyth County.
Virginia lawmakers create new drug possession crimes
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The Virginia General Assembly, using the budget amendment process, has walked back efforts made in recent years to decriminalize marijuana possession.
Mühlbauer to invest $9M to upgrade Newport News facility, create 32 jobs
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Mühlbauer Inc. will invest $9 million to expand its operation in the City of Newport News. The company will make upgrades to its facility in Oakland Industrial Park and increase capacity by adding new production equipment.
Luria, Scott urge Navy to expand mental health services on USS George Washington
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Reps. Elaine Luria and Bobby Scott sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday urging the Navy to expand mental health services for sailors assigned to USS George Washington.
Report: Virginia’s median home price has jumped $100K since 2018
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The statewide median home sales price was $390,000 in April, a jump of $100,000 over April 2018, just four years ago, according to the April 2022 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®.
To address the declining fortunes of the young, we need to go upstream
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A recent survey found that – among those who actually participate in retirement plans – only 23 percent of Gen-Xers feel a sense of progress saving for retirement.
