Posts Tagged Child Poverty
Virginia’s Large Numbers of Children in Poverty Could Adversely Impact the State’s Health
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 25, 2019
A recent report indicates many of Virginia’s children live in poverty – a major concern for the long-term health of the Commonwealth. Michael Pope reports.
Why Are So Many Virginia Children Still Living in Poverty?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 15, 2018
Downtown Danville. Nearly half of the city’s children live in poverty. (Credit: Miguel Gereda / Creative Commons)
The number of children who live in poverty is coming down across the country. But not in Virginia. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
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From NPR News- California Governor Cracks Down On Fracking, Requires Audits And Scientific Review November 20, 2019Gavin Newsom's initiatives follow a massive oil release from a Chevron facility in Kern County suspected of being caused by a high-pressure steam process for releasing oil from underground rock.
- Gordon Sondland Returns To Impeachment Inquiry As A Key Witness With An Updated Story November 19, 2019The U.S. ambassador to the EU will give much-anticipated public testimony Wednesday in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. His story has changed since he first testified last month.
- Baltimore Museum Of Art Will Only Buy Works By Women Next Year November 19, 2019A 2019 study of major U.S. art museums found that 87% of artists in their collections are men. The Baltimore museum's chief curator calls the initiative "re-correcting the canon."
- Gordon Sondland Was A Low-Profile Hotel Owner. Until He Went To Work For Trump November 19, 2019The Portland hotel owner and ambassador, who is scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday, is a pivotal witness in the impeachment inquiry. His relationship with Trump is a complicated one.
- 25 Stowaways Found In Refrigerated Container On U.K.-Bound Ship November 19, 2019Dutch authorities say the people are receiving medical assistance. The Denmark-flagged ship turned around several hours after leaving port.
- California Governor Cracks Down On Fracking, Requires Audits And Scientific Review November 20, 2019
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- Election debate: Johnson and Corbyn clash over Brexit November 19, 2019The two leaders also lock horns over the NHS and leadership in the first TV debate of the election.
- General election 2019: Lib Dems promise 20,000 more teachers November 19, 2019They party proposes an extra £10bn a year for schools in England, taken from a £50bn "Remain bonus".
- Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China November 20, 2019The man, detained in August, says he was blindfolded and beaten for his part in Hong Kong's protests.
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- Tottenham: Jose Mourinho appointed after Mauricio Pochettino sacked November 20, 2019Jose Mourinho is named as Tottenham manager after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked on Tuesday.
- Election debate: Johnson and Corbyn clash over Brexit November 19, 2019
