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Virginia Mercury
- As data center boom continues, Va. legislators broach new regulations
A bipartisan coalition of Virginia lawmakers on Tuesday presented a series of bills aimed at addressing the rapid expansion of data centers, which have become a cornerstone of the state’s economy but have raised concerns about energy use, environmental impact and equitable cost distribution. Gov. Glenn Youngkin highlighted the industry’s importance during his State of
- U.S. Senate moves ahead with immigration bill expanding detention for theft, shoplifting
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Monday voted to proceed with consideration of a bill that would impose new mandatory immigration detention requirements for immigrants charged with property crimes and give broad legal standing to state attorneys general. In an 82-10 vote, a majority of Senate Democrats, 32, and one independent, joined Republicans. Nine Democrats voted against
- Youngkin’s opposition to hiking Va.’s minimum wage goes against 30 years of economic research
Virginia’s minimum wage recently increased to $12.41. Democrats sought a higher increase last year but Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed that effort. In his veto explanation, the governor repeated talking points used for the last half-century, including economic freedom and business competitiveness. I expected this from a former investment manager, and I can sympathize. Having worked
- Virginia Beach is building a new public Oceanfront park and more state headlines
• “Virginia Beach is building a new public Oceanfront park.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “Virginia Tech campus in Potomac Yard set to open next week.” — ALXNow • “Central Virginia schools back in session, new cell phone policy enforcement begins.” — WRIC • “Two well-known Northern Virginia nonprofits announce merger.” — InsideNoVa • “Top federal
- Virginia launches probe into Richmond water crisis as legislature begins work
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that the state has already launched an investigation into last week’s water crisis in Richmond through the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water, pledging to uncover the root causes of the failure. “We need to wait to see what that tells us,” Youngkin said during his annual State
Charlottesville Tomorrow
- In an essay contest about democracy, a Crozet middle school student sees a ‘messy and unpredictable’ future
UVA’s Equity Center and the Karsh Institute of Democracy host competition as part of its new building opening next year. The post In an essay contest about democracy, a Crozet middle school student sees a ‘messy and unpredictable’ future appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Rapidan Service Authority moves hearings for water and sewer rate increases in Orange and Madison Counties
RSA has proposed increases to its water and sewer rates in order to address aging infrastructure and the cost of ongoing maintenance. The post Rapidan Service Authority moves hearings for water and sewer rate increases in Orange and Madison Counties appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Vinegar Hill: Buying my first gun and becoming ‘American’
Darnell Lamont Walker shares his experiences of buying his first gun, which he described as a "collision of identity, fear and history." The post Vinegar Hill: Buying my first gun and becoming ‘American’ appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- As the city debates funding a low-barrier homeless shelter, one expert says there are ways to make it safer for everyone
Mary Frances Kenion of the National Coalition to End Homelessness discusses best practices for opening a low-barrier shelter. The post As the city debates funding a low-barrier homeless shelter, one expert says there are ways to make it safer for everyone appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Charlottesville’s city manager tells Fifeville residents that his proposed low-barrier shelter might not move forward unless another agency volunteers to run it
Despite offering a space on Cherry Avenue, The Salvation Army's national regulations prevent it from operating a true low-barrier shelter. The post Charlottesville’s city manager tells Fifeville residents that his proposed low-barrier shelter might not move forward unless another agency volunteers to run it appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Virginia Public Radio
- Virginia lawmakers to again consider the state’s very loose campaign finance laws
Campaign finance reform is on the agenda again for members of the General Assembly this year. Michael Pope reports.
- Republicans want to enshrine “Right to Work” into the Virginia Constitution
Members of the General Assembly are debating restrictions on labor unions. Michael Pope reports.
- Pope & Schapiro: Analyzing Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address
After an unexpected delay, the General Assembly session is underway in earnest this week. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope have this analysis.
- Virginia Democrats, Youngkin and Trump interested in Virginia’s drone problem
Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed concerns about illegal drone use across the Commonwealth during his trip to President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate last week. Brad Kutner caught up with a Virginia state senator who has a bill to address the issue.
- Youngkin: “The state of our Commonwealth is strong.”
Governor Glenn Youngkin outlined his priorities to Virginia legislators as part of his annual State of the Commonwealth address Monday. Brad Kutner was in the House chamber and filed this report.
