Commonwealth Transportation Board approves six-year improvement program
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The Commonwealth Transportation Board voted today to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budgets for the Commonwealth Transportation Fund, VDOT and DRPT.
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Warner, Gardner IoT legislation advances in the Senate
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Today the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced legislation written by Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) to improve the cybersecurity of Internet-connected devices.
7 apps that every student needs to have in 2019
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In the past, many educators believed that having a laptop and cell phone that can access the internet is all the technology that a student needs to prepare for the future. However, times have changed, and technology has become the driving force in education.
FDA deems molecular test for concussions ‘breakthrough device’
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A portable test to help people suspected of having concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries has received a boost from the FDA.
Sexting linked to worse mental health and risky behavior
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JAMA Pediatrics conducted a meta-analysis of 23 studies with over 41,000 participants. The participants in the study included kids between the age of 12 and 17.
Scott, Beyer statement on recent GAO report on restraint and seclusion
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Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a joint statement after the release of a recent GAO Report, entitled “K-12 Education: Education Should Take Immediate Action to Address Inaccuracies in Federal Restraint and Seclusion Data.”
Congresswoman Elaine Luria introduces Nuclear Energy Leadership Act
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced the introduction of the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, a bipartisan bill that would encourage further development of advanced nuclear energy programs.
McEachin announces grant award from HHS to VCU
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced a grant award of $232,875, from the Department of Health and Human Services to Virginia Commonwealth University for research in drug abuse and addiction.
What is CBD? Things you need to know
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CBD is a chemical compound which comes from the cannabis plant, and the substance occurs naturally. It is used in various products such as edibles and oils which impart a feeling of calm and relaxation, and it is also known as cannabidiol.
Officials break ground for VCU Health Emergency Center at New Kent
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VCU Health representatives joined state and local leaders in New Kent County today to break ground on a $16 million state-of-the-art emergency center.
