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RVA's Got Issues
RVA's Got Issues
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The spending plan includes a $426M water treatment plant that could be online by 2033. -
The governor removed a barrier to local betting parlors despite bipartisan support.
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The governor axed another Democrat-led effort to create a legal retail market.
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Citizen science has previously spurred action by the Richmond government.
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Former service members make up roughly 30% of federal workers.
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Updated: The governor’s amendments include cuts to school support funding and a rental assistance pilot.
NPR News
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A few years ago, "A" experienced a psychotic episode. His boss made a decision that saved his life.
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The Trump administration has launched a $500 million project to develop a universal flu vaccine that won't need yearly updates. But vaccine experts are mystified by its focus on a dated technology.
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Veterans and others express outrage as the Trump administration ends special protective status for Afghans who had relocated to the U.S.
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Major League Baseball has lifted the lifetime ban of Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players. The move clears the way for a Hall of Fame vote but doesn't guarantee admission.
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There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.
