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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

VA: Education

Data from the Electric School Bus Initiative finds Virginia is one of the top states to own and purchase clean school buses. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, September 16, 2024

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 …

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Los datos de la Electric School Bus Initiative encuentran que Virginia es uno de los principales estados en poseer y comprar autobuses escolares limpios. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, September 16, 2024

En VA más distritos escolares adoptan autobuses limpios

Los niños de Virginia regresan a la escuela de una manera más amigable con el medio ambiente. Los distritos escolares y los condados de …

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A recent report found about 40% of Virginia's kindergarteners still need to build literacy, math and/or social skills. (Parilov/Adobe Stock)
New poll: Voters remain concerned about cost of child care

A new poll found voters remain concerned about the high cost of living and want the government to do more to lower their expenses. More than nine in …

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Ninety-five percent of people between 13 and 17 report using some form of social media. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)
Experts offer social media tips as VA kids head back to school

It is back-to-school time, and health experts are offering tips about improving children's physical and mental well-being. The advice comes amid a …

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Experts say most work, even in traditional blue-collar fields, will require a bachelor's degree or other post-secondary training. (Kerkezz/Adobe Stock)
Report: Most good jobs will go to people with higher levels of education

Economic opportunities will favor workers with higher levels of education, according to a new report. Researchers found 85% of good jobs will go to …

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Los habitantes de Virginia de entre 35 y 49 años son los que más deuda de préstamos estudiantiles tienen en el estado, con $16.7  billones de dólares en préstamos pendientes. (Adobe Stock)
Estudiantes endeudados se ven afectados por suspension del programa SAVE en VA

Los estudiantes con préstamos estudiantiles de Virginia sentirán el impacto de los tribunales federales bloqueando más condonaciones…

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Virginians ages 35-49 have the most student loan debt in the state, with $16.7 billion in outstanding loans. (Adobe Stock)
VA student borrowers affected by courts pausing SAVE program

Virginia student loan borrowers will feel the effects of federal courts blocking more student loan forgiveness. The Biden administration forgave …

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One in eight undergraduate students at Virginia public colleges is also a parent. (Adobe Stock)
Report: VA public college policies can help student parents

A new report examines how Virginia public colleges can help student parents. The Urban Institute report reviews three policies schools can …

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1 de cada 8 estudiantes universitarios en las universidades públicas de Virginia son padres estudiantes. (Adobe Stock)
Políticas de universidades públicas de VA pueden ayudar a padres estudiantes

Un nuevo informe examina cómo las universidades públicas de Virginia pueden ayudar a los padres estudiantes. El informe del Urban Institute …

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The Vera Institute estimated more than 760,000 incarcerated people became eligible for Pell Grants when access was reinstated in 2023. (Adobe Stock)
VA can bolster higher education access for incarcerated people

Virginia advocates believe more can be done to make higher education accessible to incarcerated people. Only a handful of community colleges partner …

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Según una estimación del Instituto Vera, más de 760,000 personas encarceladas pasaron a ser elegibles para recibir los subsidios Pell cuando se restableció el acceso en 2023. (Adobe Stock)
VA podría reforzar el acceso a enseñanza superior de personas encarceladas

Los defensores de Virginia creen que se puede hacer más para que la educación superior sea accesible para las personas encarceladas…

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As of June 2023, the World Resources Institute estimates there are 2,277 electric school buses on order, delivered, and operating in the U.S. (Adobe Stock
VA school districts, parents working to get electric school buses

By Elizabeth McGowan for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for Virginia News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism …

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