They have a reputation for being expensive, but local markets in Virginia provide fresh food.
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People who live in poverty, globally and in Virginia, are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the three Richmond ZIP codes with the lowest poverty rates, people are 34% less likely to have been infected than those living in the three ZIP codes with the most poverty. An inequitable vaccine rollout threatens to push that disparity further.
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VPM state politics reporter Ben Paviour breaks down the upcoming General Assembly special session with Alan Rodriguez Espinoza.
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Richmond City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night that could be a first step toward ensuring all residents have access to broadband internet.
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Schools throughout Virginia have seen a decrease in student enrollment during the pandemic. That's led to a question over what enrollment figures should be used for funding, which could see some districts losing out on over $1 million.
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Lawmakers on a House Labor and Commerce subcommittee considered a slew of bills on electric utility regulation today, covering clean energy, broadband connectivity and transportation.
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Seventh District Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is holding what she calls a “Rural Broadband Summit” in Louisa Saturday during which she hopes to bring federal officials and constituents together to precipitate some action to close the digital gap.
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The non-profit group Housing Virginia presented new findings on housing in rural areas on Wednesday. As WCVE intern Patrick Larsen reports, they told lawmakers that there is a shortage of affordable homes for an aging population.
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Seventh District Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger late yesterday secured $55 million in increased funding for Rural Broadband infrastructure.