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Take a look at this week's top VPM News stories.
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Most of the money being cut comes from capital projects at public universities.
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Recent Stories
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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.
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Workers from the TSA, Veterans Affairs and more spoke about already-visible effects.
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The agreement still needs to be approved by a judge.
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning March 24.
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Take a look at this week's top VPM News stories.
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City officials, business leaders confident in project’s progress
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The grants aid to community-led organizations focuses on addressing racial disparities in health outcomes.
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Helicopter ambulance serves 33 counties in the commonwealth.
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- After his burial, visitors flock to Pope Francis's tomb.
- Economic uncertainty remains amid Trump's tariffs
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