Posts Tagged Infrastructure
Full Speed Ahead on Major Initiative to Cut Down on I-95 Congestion, Expand Amtrak Access
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 30, 2021
Railroads once dominated transportation in Virginia until the invention of the automobile. Now, rail is making a comeback. Michael Pope has the story.
VRE Asks for $20 Million More Each Year from General Assembly Plus $400 Million from Feds
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 14, 2016
Senator Tim Kaine talks with transportation officials at the Spotsylvania VRE station, which opened last year. (Credit: Michael Pope)
When the next Congress takes office in 2017, one of the first big items on the agenda will be infrastructure spending. And Virginia may benefit from an agreement between a Republican president and Democrats in Congress. Michael Pope has the story.
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From NPR News- With the jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing December 8, 2021Opening statements will begin in the manslaughter trial of police officer Kim Potter for the death of Black motorist Daunte Wright. Her lawyers claim she mistakenly pulled a gun instead of her Taser.
- Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction December 8, 2021An appellate court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
- What you need to know about Germany's new chancellor and coalition government December 8, 2021Social Democratic politician Olaf Scholz will take over from center-right Angela Merkel as chancellor and will lead a coalition of three different parties in government.
- The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost December 8, 2021The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.
- After Senate leaders broker a deal, the House takes a first step to avoid default December 8, 2021Congress is setting up a complicated process that could avoid a potential federal default.
- With the jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing December 8, 2021
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- Downing Street party: No 10 staff joked about party amid lockdown restrictions December 8, 2021The video obtained by ITV comes after days of questions about the event that took place last year.
- Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says December 8, 2021A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab.
- Germany's Olaf Scholz takes over from Merkel as chancellor December 8, 2021Olaf Scholz is confirmed as chancellor, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule.
- The Ashes: England bowled out for 147 by Australia on day one at the Gabba December 8, 2021England's Ashes campaign begins in depressingly familiar fashion as the tourists are skittled for just 147 by Australia on the opening day of the series.
- Covid: No 10 Christmas party and vaccine protection against Omicron December 8, 2021Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
- Downing Street party: No 10 staff joked about party amid lockdown restrictions December 8, 2021
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