Virginia moves to end veteran homelessness by end of 2015
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On any given night, 617 veterans in Virginia are homeless based on the 2014 Point-In-Time Count, a survey of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons.
Search Results for housing
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Livestock producers urged to enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
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Livestock producers that have experienced grazing losses since October 2011 and may be eligible for benefits but have not yet contacted their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office should do so as soon as possible.
Five local organizations to host two candidate forums
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Residents are invited to join candidates for Harrisonburg City Council on Tuesday, September 30 for the first of two candidate forums. The next is on Wednesday, October 15.
USDA provides $328 million to conserve wetlands and farmland, boost economy
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $328 million in funding is being invested to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation.
McAuliffe announces recipients of 2014 Governor’s Public Service Awards
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Governor Terry McAuliffe on Thursday announced the recipients of the Governor’s Public Service Awards at an Executive Mansion ceremony honoring seven state employees.
Virginia families need higher wages, Medicaid expansion
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A new report shows that in Virginia, families are struggling with the reality of making ends meet on a limited budget while state legislators refuse to implement life and cost savings by expanding Medicaid.
McAuliffe announces improvements to Commonwealth hurricane preparedness
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Governor Terry McAuliffe released a report Thursday outlining improvements to Virginia’s hurricane preparedness plan, including an adjustment to the evacuation decision-making timeline.
Enrollment for new dairy farm risk management program to begin Sept. 2
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that starting Sept. 2, 2014, farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program.
McAuliffe signs executive order establishing The New Virginia Economy Strategic Plan and Steering Committee
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During his monthly appearance on WTOP’s “Ask the Governor,” Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order 26 establishing The New Virginia Economy Strategic Plan and Steering Committee.
Governor McAuliffe announces 500 new jobs in the City of Newport News
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Continental, a leading international automotive supplier, will invest approximately $150 million to expand its operation in the City of Newport News.
