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Gambling in Virginia? Casinos Will Likely Be a Hot Topic for Lawmakers in January
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2019
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Lawmakers in Richmond are about to place their bets on casino gambling. They’ll get a much-anticipated report on Monday. Michael Pope reports.
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- Harvey Weinstein Reaches Tentative $25 Million Deal To Settle Sex Claims December 12, 2019It isn't clear how many of Weinstein's accusers will agree to the deal. He still faces criminal charges in New York next month for sexually assaulting two women.
- Second Federal Judge Blocks Plan To Use Pentagon Funds For Border Wall December 12, 2019The Trump administration insists it has the legal authority, under an emergency proclamation, to redirect defense funds away from other projects and spend the money on the border wall.
- Federal Judge In Texas Blocks Trump Plan To Use Military Funds On Border Wall December 12, 2019The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit arguing the president overstepped his authority in diverting funds to the border wall which were appropriated by Congress for other purposes.
- Nude, Pin-Up-Style Portrait Of Emiliano Zapata Sparks Protests In Mexico City December 12, 2019The controversial painting depicts the Mexican revolutionary hero naked, flirtatiously glancing over his left shoulder as he rides an aroused white stallion. His only wardrobe: a pink hat and heels.
- India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill That Would Exclude Muslims December 11, 2019The legislation would fast-track citizenship for scores of other immigrants living in the country.
- Harvey Weinstein Reaches Tentative $25 Million Deal To Settle Sex Claims December 12, 2019
- From BBC News
- General election 2019: Voters head to polls across the UK December 12, 2019Millions of people will cast their vote in the third general election in less than five years.
- London Bridge attack: Reformed prisoner who fought knifeman 'prepared to die' December 12, 2019John Crilly, who fought the London Bridge attacker, says he shouted for police to shoot Usman Khan.
- Sulawesi art: Animal painting found in cave is 44,000 years old December 12, 2019Experts say the art, found in an Indonesian cave, could be the world's oldest recorded story.
- Karen Gillan: 'I got rejected for the local panto' December 12, 2019She is one of Scotland's biggest film stars, but Karen Gillan says her young dreams took a few knocks.
- White Island volcano: NZ police to recover bodies despite danger December 12, 2019Police are planning a "high-speed recovery" operation to White Island on Friday.
- General election 2019: Voters head to polls across the UK December 12, 2019
