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What the 'Bible of American politics' says about Nevada, Lombardo
The Nevada Independent
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July 12, 2025
Editor’s note: We are pleased to again publish this advance excerpt from this year’s Almanac of American Politics, the Bible of the American political landscape. You can see the last edition here. For more than five decades, the Almanac of...
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...
Odom excited about Virginia’s loaded frontcourt
Jerry Ratcliffe - Virginia
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July 12, 2025
By Jerry Ratcliffe There was a twinkle in Ryan Odom’s eyes this week when he described Virginia’s big men in what could be one of the ACC’s most dominating frontcourts. Seven-footer Ugonna Onyenso, a physical, 247-pound center from Nigeria, played...
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...
Sen. Warner visits Central Virginia food banks, warns of budget bill impacts
WVIR - Virginia
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July 11, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Nearly a week after President Donald Trump’s budget bill was signed into law Virginia Senator Mark Warner visited the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to assess the damage he anticipated would come from cuts to SNAP and...
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...
Jim Ryan delivers farewell address on final day as University of Virginia president, following resignation
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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July 11, 2025
Ryan mostly avoided talking about the apparent pressure campaign from the Trump administration that led to his June resignation announcement. WASHINGTON — Friday was the final day of leadership for University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, with...
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...
AUKUS: Building confidence in Australia’s submarine pathway
The Interpreter
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July 14, 2025
At an estimated $368 billion cost, a Pentagon review underway and talk of the United States seeking a guaranteed commitment in the event of conflict, Australia’s push for nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS is never far from the headlines. But...
UVA Faculty Senate demands answers on Jim Ryan’s resignation
WWBT - Virginia
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July 11, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The University of Virginia’s Faculty Senate put pressure on the University’s Board of Visitors in an attempt to gain transparency regarding Jim Ryan’s sudden resignation. Hundreds gathered, both online and in person,...
Governor Continues State Response, Recovery Efforts for Texans Impacted by Flooding
Texas Border Business
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July 9, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on Texas’ continued efforts to assist and support Texans and communities impacted by recent severe flooding across the state. Image: @valerie.peters.142 via FacebookTexas Border Business AUSTIN –...
Virginia Gov. Says His Family Was Rescued From Texas Floods
The Daily Beast
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July 9, 2025
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his family were among those saved from the catastrophic flooding in Texas over the weekend which killed over 100 people. Youngkin said that his wife, Suzanne, and other unnamed family members were stranded at a...
In the Spotlight: Eugene Vindman
Roll Call
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July 14, 2025
Virginia Democrat Eugene Vindman led a recent effort by more than 50 House members to get the Defense Department to reconsider a halt of munitions shipments to Ukraine. The group of bipartisan lawmakers sent a letter to the Pentagon on July 3, in...
Virginia Ruth (Jennie) Mullinax
Cleveland Daily Banner - Tennessee
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Virginia Ruth (Jennie) Mullinax went to see her heavenly Father on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She made her home at Legacy Village for several years. She was the bookkeeper for Superior Oldsmobile & Cadillac and was a...
Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid
Military Times
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July 11, 2025
The Senate’s version of its fiscal 2026 defense policy bill would provide $500 million in long-term security aid to Ukraine, a week after the Pentagon temporarily paused military equipment heading to the country. Under the proposed National...
Military credit union group urges Congress to fund CDFIs
American Banker - New York
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July 9, 2025
Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg Advocates for military credit unions Tuesday urged top lawmakers on a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to restore funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, after the White House proposed...
Virginia governor reveals family nearly swept away in Texas floods
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
Virgnia Governor Glenn Youngkin revealed his family were almost swept away in the deadly Texas floods while at their multimillion-dollar vacation home. The governor's wife, Suzanne, and other family members were left stranded at the $6.7 million...
Virginia DMV launches effort to help drivers with autism during traffic stops
WVIR - Virginia
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July 9, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a new initiative to help ease communication between drivers with autism and law enforcement during traffic stops. The Blue Envelope Program provides a...
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...