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Federal Medicaid cuts create uncertainty for local Virginia hospitals, report states
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (410+ words) SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WFXR) " Eileen O'Grady with Public Citizen, which calls itself a non-profit consumer advocacy group, posted an article in late March highlighting what she said are the future impacts of Medicaid cuts on local hospitals across the country…...
New poll shows majority of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting Virginia’s redistricting referendum
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (62+ words) A new George Mason University Schar School/Washington Post poll shows that 52% of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Virginia Democrats to implement a new congressional map in Virginia. Read more:…...
Mixed signals for Virginia redistricting; Iran war latest
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (90+ words) TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia Democrats' redistricting efforts. Plus, it's week 5 of the war with Iran and an expert shares where thing stand. TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia…...
Virginia prisons add 162 tables, boosting family bonds
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (306+ words) (WFXR)- The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announced the addition of 162 in-person visitation tables at facilities across the state. According to VADOC director Joseph Walters, the added tables will help inmates strengthen their bonds with loved ones. "Visitation is a…...
Suspect in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting granted a $50,000 bond as attorney details his defense
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (62+ words) Suspect in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting granted a $50,000 bond as attorney details his defense Oil prices plunged and equities rallied on reports that the Iranian president has signaled ... Suspect in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting granted a $50,000 bond as attorney details…...
Governor Spanberger signs new bills aimed at supporting students, schools in Virginia
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (243+ words) Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation aimed at keeping students safe in Virginia's schools. VIRGINIA - Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation on Thursday aimed at keeping students safe across the Commonwealth. Several of the bills passed unanimously, and some…...
Virginia Beach educators raise concerns over extended school schedule
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (66+ words) Students in Virginia Beach are now on spring break, but when they return April 13 they will face a longer school day. Students in Virginia Beach are now on spring break, but when they return April 13 they will face a longer…...
Virginia Beach is cracking down on fast drivers in school zones
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (91+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The city of Virginia Beach is rolling out a series of automated cameras to catch speeders near select schools, and for some, the ... The city of…...
Virginia civil rights leaders decry ‘misinformation’ in redistricting fight
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1112+ words) Civil rights leaders in Virginia on Wednesday denounced a political campaign opposing the state's April 21 redistricting referendum, accusing it of spreading misinformation and exploiting civil rights imagery to sway voters. At a news conference at Maggie L. Walker Memorial Plaza in…...
Virginia SNAP food restrictions waiver delayed to October 1st
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (282+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) " The SNAP food restrictions waiver, originally set to begin April 1st, will now start October 1st. State officials say the change is to make sure both families and grocery stores are well informed and prepared.This will allow the…...