Staunton District Traffic Alert: VDOT work schedule for week of Oct. 9-13
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VDOT has updated its list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks.
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The big one: Virginia farmer sets world record for heavy butternut squash
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A Rappahannock County farmer set a new world record at this year’s State Fair of Virginia for his 131.4-pound butternut squash.
Sweet Run State Park dedication preserves Valley’s agricultural, natural and cultural history
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Virginia acquired the property on which is Sweet Run State Park in Loudoun County in two phases from the Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation.
Permanent farm use placards available now; enforcement to begin July 1
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A formal process has been established for Virginia farmers to acquire permanent farm use placards from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Short-term child care access a priority of legislation to protect maternal health
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The Child Care Assistance for Maternal Health Act would increase short-term child care access for mothers during pregnancy and afterward.
Bill honors late John Lewis, safeguards democracy, restores Voting Rights Act
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House Democrats introduced H.R. 14 last month, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard American democracy.
$1.5M more in infrastructure funding allocated for Virginia airport improvements
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Virginia’s airports are receiving another $1,538,694 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for improvements.
House resolution strengthens U.S.-NATO pact, reaffirms ‘unwavering partnership’
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H.J. Res. 89 mandates any president who intends to withdraw the U.S. from NATO to acquire congressional approval or consent from the Senate.
Ways to grow more food with the population growing, amount of arable land shrinking
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With human numbers expected to swell to 10 billion by 2060 and the amount of arable land shrinking at a rate of about 23 hectares per minute (!), finding sustainable ways to produce more food on less land is a pressing concern.
Virginia Tech expert: Tips to help at-risk dog breeds survive climate change
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As climate change worsens, dogs with short snouts may suffer, and the reason comes down to science.
