Virginia
Friday, September 20, 2024
Proposed OSHA heat rule could affect Virginia workers
Labor advocates in Virginia are urging the public to weigh in on new federal protections to safeguard workers from the dangers of extreme heat…
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries
In Virginia's waters, the decline of a small but critically important fish is causing growing concern among conservation groups and fishermen alike…
VA sees more school districts shift to clean buses
Virginia kids are heading back to school in a more environmentally friendly way. School districts and counties statewide are making the switch to …
VA, US groups build support for federal voting rights bills
Groups from Virginia and across the country are working with federal lawmakers to improve voting rights. They are building support for voting rights …
Low SNAP enrollment among Virginia seniors signals calls for reforms
A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With …
Misinformation prevents VA from reaping solar-energy benefits
Although most Virginians support and prefer solar energy, misinformation is keeping more of it from being built. Several counties and cities have …
Lawmakers look to improve pay and benefits for federal workers
Federal lawmakers will debate a number of bills this fall designed to improve hiring, retention and benefits for government workers. Their …
‘Project 2025’ could affect thousands of federal workers in VA
Former president Donald Trump is vowing to eliminate or alter thousands of government jobs if he wins this November, which could have a big effect on …
Offshore wind industry gains momentum in VA
Virginia's Dominion Energy has won a lease to continue growing its offshore wind portfolio near Virginia's coast. The move is expected to grow the …
Study: Youth incarceration is declining but challenges remain
Youth incarceration has declined significantly in Virginia and around the country since 2000, according to a new report but disparities and …
Nonprofit looks to improve conditions for Eastern Shore ag workers
A nonprofit is looking to improve the living and working conditions of migrant farm workers in Virginia's Eastern Shore. Every year, hundreds of …
Federal dollars provide boost to VA’s 'Data Center Alley'
The Biden administration is enhancing the nation's power grid by funding several storage, resilience and transmission projects. The money will …