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Virginia advances improvement program for Interstate 81
Prince William Reporter - Virginia
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July 10, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced significant progress in enhancing safety and reducing congestion along Interstate 81 in Virginia. The Commonwealth has made substantial investments to improve the reliability of this crucial corridor, which spans...
Virginia falls from 1st to 4th in CNBC Top States for Business rankings
106.1 The Corner - Virginia
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July 10, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After Governor Glenn Youngkin received last year’s top-ranking with much fanfare, Virginia has fallen from the top spot to number-4 in the nation in CNBC’s “Top States for Business” rankings. The Governor...
Virginia drops to fourth place in 'best states for business' report
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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July 10, 2025
For six years, Virginia was named the top spot in the nation to do business. But Thursday, the Commonwealth dropped to fourth, according to a report from CNBC. WASHINGTON — According to a new business report from CNBC, Virginia has dropped to...
Virginia lands $16.4M from new opioid settlement with drugmakers
Northern Virginia Daily
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In another major legal win in the fight against the opioid crisis, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Thursday that the commonwealth could receive up to $16.4 million as part of a sweeping $720 million multi-state settlement with...
Virginia court blocks ‘conversion therapy’ ban in blow to transgender industry
Baptist Message - Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
A Virginia court is blocking the state from banning “conversion therapy” for minors, instead allowing Christian therapists and counselors to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity with children who seek their help. In 2020, the Virginia...
Virginia law mandates new cardiac emergency plans in schools
WVEC - Virginia
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Virginia schools must now have cardiac emergency plans due to a new law aimed at enhancing student safety. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A new Virginia law that took effect this week requires schools to have cardiac emergency response plans in place. This...
Virginia falls to No. 4 among CNBC’s top states for business
Virginia Business
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July 10, 2025
Summary Virginia, ranked first in CNBC‘s annual Top States for Business report in 2024, has dropped to fourth place CNBC weighted economy as primary factor this year Due to federal job cuts and funding slashes, Virginia’s economy ranking fell to...
Virginia police officer arrested, accused of stalking and computer trespassing
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — An officer with the Prince William County Police Department has been arrested for allegedly using law enforcement databases to get personal information on a victim. According to the investigation that was launched in...
Virginia invests $4 billion in improving Interstate 81
Henrico Times - Virginia
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July 10, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced significant progress in enhancing Interstate 81, a crucial route for Virginia's economy. The Commonwealth is investing heavily to improve safety, reduce congestion, and boost reliability along the 325-mile...
Legals for 7/11/2025 – 7/17/2025
Gadsden Messenger - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Anthony L Gajda, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration...
Senate committee votes to block Trump FBI headquarters move
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved an amendment to the annual Justice Department funding bill aimed at blocking the Trump administration from keeping the FBI's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The committee voted 15-14 to...
Virginia drops in America's Top States for Business rankings. Federal job cuts are a big reason
CNBC
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to media ahead of boarding Marine One to depart to attend the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Six...
Law Digest — 4th Circuit, Md. Supreme Court, Md. Appellate Court — July 10, 2025
The Daily Record - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
Bankruptcy; embezzlement: Where the debtor established a good-faith belief that certain funds belonged to her, that precluded a finding of embezzlement. As such, she prevailed in an adversary action brought by a creditor. Martin v. Parker, Case...
Virginia's massive offshore wind project lives on
WVTF - Virginia
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July 10, 2025
Virginia's massive wind farm is still under construction, despite the federal rollback on green energy programs. The future is still blowing in the wind off of Virginia Beach, where Dominion Energy is building a massive wind farm that will power...
Virginia Beach families report infestation, power, and AC issues in military housing
WVEC - Virginia
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Liberty Military Housing's website paints a positive picture with resident testimonials. Residents at the Virginia Beach property say that's not the case. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Liberty Military Housing's website paints a positive picture of life...
Virginia Government Cannabis Commission Holds First Meeting, With Focus On Preparing Retail Sales Legalization Bill For Next Year
Marijuana Moment
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July 9, 2025
Members of a newly re-established cannabis commission in Virginia held an initial meeting on Wednesday, kicking off what’s slated to be months of hearings focused on the future of marijuana in the commonwealth—a process expected to result in a...
Virginia Maloney discusses June primary win and more
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 10, 2025
The final ranked-choice votes from primary night were tabulated for races across the city last week. But only a handful of those contests were tight enough for ranked-choice voting to determine the winner, including in the race for City Council...
Governor signs measure banning cellphones in Missouri schools
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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In 2024, at least eight states — California, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia — either expanded or adopted policies or laws to curtail cellphone use in schools. Dreamstime JEFFERSON CITY — A new state law...
Governor Youngkin announces surpassing regulatory reduction target saving Virginians over $1.2 billion
Prince William Reporter - Virginia
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July 8, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a significant achievement in reducing regulatory requirements in Virginia. The Governor's Office has approved changes that streamline over 26.8% of the regulatory requirements in the Virginia Code, saving...
Republican group dumps $2 million into Virginia attorney general race
Washington Examiner
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July 11, 2025
EXCLUSIVE — The Republican Attorneys General Association is pouring $2 million into the Virginia Attorney General race between Republican incumbent Jason Miyares and Democrat Jay Jones.The RAGA says the investment is more than any GOP committee in...