Historic level of funding for Virginia farmers included in new state budget
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Historic levels of conservation funding for Virginia’s farmers are included in the new state budget which runs through June 30, 2023.
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New public works director for Lexington is native of NYC, considers Virginia home
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The City of Lexington has hired a new public works director. City manager Jim Halasz announced the hiring of Patrick Madigan – who will start work in September.
Virginia Republicans get failing grade from Sierra Club on climate, environment and justice
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The Sierra Club Virginia chapter released their annual legislative scorecard, and not surprisingly, Republican legislators received a failing grade when it comes to energy policies, climate solutions, voting rights and environmental justice.
Brennan Armstrong embracing emphasis on balance in new Virginia offense
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It might sound weird to say, but Virginia Football fans probably don’t want to see Brennan Armstrong throwing for 400 yards a game again this season.
Report Virginia sports bettors wagered $295.2M in June
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Virginians wagered $295.2 million on sporting events in June, according to a report released today by the Virginia lottery.
Dog foster families are needed in Virginia
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Eight-three percent of animals that entered shelters in the United States in 2021 were saved. But 355,000 were euthanized, according to recent data from the Best Friends Animal Society. Half of these animals were euthanized in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Alabama.
Virginia Ag Expo to examine latest trends, technologies in agriculture
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The members of Virginia’s largest private industry will gather at the 2022 Virginia Ag Expo on August 4 to examine the latest trends, technologies, and research in agriculture that will help shape the agricultural future.
Federal judge rules horseracing group can’t enforce regulations in West Virginia, Louisiana
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The Associated Press reported July 26 that Western District of Louisiana Judge Terry Doughty determined the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority overstepped its bounds with the new legislation and does not have authority in West Virginia or Louisiana.
Gas prices back down below $4 per gallon mark across most of Virginia
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Gas prices have gone down another 15.4 cents, averaging $3.97 a gallon statewide and $3.79 a gallon in Western Virginia, according to GasBuddy.
Virginia homeowners asked to report destructive jumping worms
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While many gardeners welcome worms in their soil, there’s one wriggling fiend that is unwanted. Virginia Cooperative Extension is asking Virginia residents to keep an eye out for the invasive jumping worm.
