Legislation would protect more than 92K acres of scenic land in Shenandoah Valley
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The Shenandoah Mountain Act is legislation to establish a 92,562-acre scenic area in Rockingham, Augusta and Highland counties.
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Defense spending bill passes U.S. Senate, faces negotiation between both chambers
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The U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which sets policy and authorizes annual funding for the Department of Defense, by an 86-11 vote late Thursday.
U.S. Supreme Court lifts stay blocking Mountain Valley Pipeline construction
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The U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency stay of an appeals court order that had halted construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
New aquaponics facility in Virginia to provide fresh food to food bank, schools
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A new aquaponics facility will address food insecurity and education when it opens its doors this fall.
National policy wrapped in razor wire, Robert Frost
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At least 853 migrants died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 12 months. And God knows how many merely endured — and continue to endure — various forms of hell.
Temps to feel like 115 in Virginia through Saturday, damaging storms possible
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The heat and humidity in the Shenandoah Valley and throughout Virginia will continue through Saturday, according to an AccuWeather senior meteorologist.
City of Charlottesville designates cooling centers in response to predicted high temperatures
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The City of Charlottesville is facing temperatures near 100 degrees this week with RealFeel temperatures predicted as high as 106 degrees.
The widening breach, in Israel and in Israel-US relations
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Israel’s Knesset, or parliament, has passed the first law to scale back judicial independence, in line with the ambitions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s largely far-right, ultra-religious cabinet.
FAA reauthorization bill passes U.S. House, remains on strict deadline for 2023 approval
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The 2023 FAA reauthorization bill passed the U.S. House last Thursday with a 351–69 vote to fund the Federal Aviation Administration.
McClellan, colleagues call on EPA to address PFAS toxicity of fluorinated plastics
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A bipartisan group of 12 lawmakers is calling on the EPA to increase transparency regarding consideration of PFAS toxicity in plastics.
