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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Nonprofits across the Bay watershed said they’re seeing money dry up for farmers, local governments and community groups.
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Commonwealth schools receive $2.4B, collectively, from the feds each year.
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The school's principal is recovering from life-threatening injuries.
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Much of the talk surrounded federal funding uncertainties.
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The local nonprofit provides various social services to residents.
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning March 17.
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Police say they're investigating a 21-year-old suspect in connection with three fires over the past week, at properties linked to the British prime minister.
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Although business owners welcomed a temporary deal with China to slash tariffs, there's still considerable uncertainty about what happens next.
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Recently, Mexico began sending more water to the U.S. to uphold its end of a nearly 80-year-old treaty that spells out how two countries share water. But farmers and water experts say the new agreement won't be enough.
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Three key committees are putting pen to paper on Trump's "big beautiful bill." But lawmakers are at odds over policies with far-reaching impacts on Americans' wallets and, for many, their health care.
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President Trump made the announcement at an investment conference in Saudi Arabia. He is also heading to Qatar and the UAE on a trip focused on big-dollar deals.
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