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Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat; Pollution exemptions granted to AR coal plants; Coping with OR's climate change-fueled pollen season; Federal funding cuts could hit MT harder than other states.

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Defense Secretary Hegseth faces calls to resign for discussing battle plans in a second Signal chat. Indiana denies students the use of college IDs to register to vote, and the White House signals the U.S. might stop trying to end the Russia-Ukraine War.

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Money meant for schools in timber country is uncertain as Congress fails to reauthorize a rural program, farmers and others will see federal dollars for energy projects unlocked, and DOGE cuts threaten plant species needed for U.S. food security.

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Virginia Delivers "Results" for Most Kids, but Racial Barriers Remain

RICHMOND, Va. - A comparison of how Virginia's kids are faring when it comes to health, wealth and education shows staggering barriers depending on …

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Environmental Entrepeneurs See Opportunities in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The latest federal jobs report shows Virginia continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, and …

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VA Parents' Plea: Crisis Money for Kids

RICHMOND, Va. - When the General Assembly reconvenes next week, it will decide whether to okay a boost in mental health crisis funding for kids…

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Health Care Rally to Attract Diverse Groups of Virginians

RICHMOND, Va. – The General Assembly might be taking a break from the state's heated Medicaid battle, but advocates for better health care say …

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State Teachers Union Marks 150th Anniversary

PETERSBURG, Va. – On this day 150 years ago, a group of teachers from around the state gathered in the basement of a Petersburg church to …

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AARP: Maryland Needs Comprehensive Plan for Aging Population

BALTIMORE - Maryland's population is getting older, and the AARP thinks the state needs a better plan to deal with it. AARP leaders from eight states …

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Report: More Virginia Kids Getting Health Insurance

RICHMOND, Va. - Most headlines about health insurance have been discouraging these days, but here in Virginia, there's good news about coverage for …

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More Maryland Kids Getting Health Insurance

BALTIMORE – Most of the headlines about health insurance have been discouraging for many people lately, but here in Maryland there's good news …

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New Report: More VA Kids Living in Low-Income Households

RICHMOND, Va. - Although Virginia is considered one of the wealthiest states in the nation, it also has seen an increase in the percentage of kids …

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Report: More MD Children Living in Low-Income Households

BALTIMORE - Although Maryland is considered one of the wealthiest states in the nation, there's been a double-digit increase in the percentage of …

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