Posts Tagged JLARC
Movie Making In Virginia May Not Be A Great Investment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2017
A clap board is readied during the filming of an American Heroes Channel three-part series about the Revolutionary War in Powhatan County, Va., in 2014. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Virginia taxpayers have spent almost $50 million luring film producers to the state. Movie crews get tax breaks and grants, but new data is casting doubt on whether the investment is worth it. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
JLARC: Some State Salaries Aren’t Competitive Enough
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 13, 2017
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Three-quarters of HR directors at state agencies say they have trouble filling open jobs. The biggest hurdle? Money. That’s according to a new report lawmakers heard in Richmond Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
State Legislators Taking Closer Look At Biosolids
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 18, 2017
David Hudnall and his son, David Hudnall Jr. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo)
Unless you’re a farmer or an avid gardener, you probably don’t know much about fertilizers. You put some down and your lawn gets greener and your tomatoes bigger. For people living next door to a farm field, fertilizers have become a worry as some farmers use treated human waste to enrich their soil. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
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From NPR News- Facing Defeat, Maine Republican Sues To Block State's Ranked-Choice Voting Law November 13, 2018Rep. Bruce Poliquin's lawsuit claims the state's ranked-choice voting law violates the U.S. Constitution because the candidate who gets the most votes may not ultimately be declared the winner.
- Janelle Monáe Is The 21st Century's Time Traveler November 13, 2018Monáe's work reminds us that we don't need to be tied to one vision of the future: We can create worlds that help us process current hierarchies and others that try to break out of those structures.
- China's Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy? November 13, 2018There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.
- Sri Lankan Supreme Court Blocks President's Bid To Dissolve Parliament November 13, 2018Controversy has roiled Sri Lanka since Maithripala Sirisena fired his prime minister and suspended Parliament. He also aims to replace lawmakers entirely — but Tuesday's ruling has stayed that plan.
- How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart November 13, 2018Amazon means shopping. But it also makes movies and smart locks, publishes books, operates stores, helps other companies deliver packages and run websites. How many Amazon brands will you recognize?
- Facing Defeat, Maine Republican Sues To Block State's Ranked-Choice Voting Law November 13, 2018
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- Brexit: UK and EU 'agree text' of draft withdrawal agreement November 13, 2018Theresa May is speaking to senior ministers one-to-one ahead of a special cabinet on Wednesday.
- California fires: Winds propel fires as death toll rises November 13, 2018Firefighters are battling deadly blazes in the north and south of the US state.
- Ilford crossbow death: Man charged with pregnant woman's murder November 13, 2018Sana Muhammad's baby was born shortly after she was fatally attacked in her east London home.
- Man pushed into London traffic after 'exchange of words' November 13, 2018The victim was almost hit by a minicab after being shoved by another pedestrian in central London.
- Wages show fastest rise in almost a decade November 13, 2018Wages rise at the fastest pace since 2008 but unemployment edges higher, official figures show.
- Brexit: UK and EU 'agree text' of draft withdrawal agreement November 13, 2018
