As President Trump pledges to revive ‘beautiful’ coal, Virginia’s coal counties have largely moved on to new ventures. But who stands to benefit?
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A full federal agency closure still requires congressional approval.
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Technical and line item amendments to the budget are included in the governor's changes
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The Ashcake Road Landfill has operated in Hanover for about 30 years.
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Updated: The RTR Teacher Residency received a letter of reinstatement.
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The governor has signed 180 bills so far, with 800 more to consider
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DPU produces a yearly report on the source and quality of the city’s drinking water.
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Inside boxes found in the basement were documents "intended to consolidate and propagate Adolf Hitler's ideology in Argentina," the court said. Supreme Court President Horacio Rosatti has ordered a review.
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The lottery recently banned online couriers, but some state legislators are considering more regulation.
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Do you volunteer or know someone who does? In a new series called "Here to Help," we are sharing stories of people across the U.S. who give back to the community.
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Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
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Women's rights advocates say the case is about whether France's justice system is truly ready to reckon with sexual violence.
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- New Burying Ground honors enslaved labor at University of Richmond
- Museums, libraries and cultural groups grapple with federal humanities cuts
- ‘Idleness and boredom’: Virginia juvenile justice system strained by staffing shortages
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