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Virginia Retirement System Sees Major Returns
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 7, 2021
The Virginia Retirement System’s trust fund has reached an all-time high after large investment returns over the past year, representatives told the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Tuesday. Jahd Khalil reports.
Report: Virginia Could Be Doing More to Help Localities Recruit Teachers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2020
State officials could be doing more to help recruit and retain qualified teachers. That’s one finding in a report released to lawmakers today by the state’s independent watchdog agency. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
JLARC: Virginia Spent Less Than Expected on Medicaid This Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2019
More Virginians received health insurance through Medicaid this year while the state actually spent less than expected on the program. As lawmakers learned Monday that’s because of Medicaid expansion. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
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- A landmark subversion trial opens against high-profile Hong Kong democracy activists February 6, 2023Some of Hong Kong's best-known pro-democracy activists went on trial Monday in the biggest prosecution yet under a law imposed by China's ruling Communist Party to crush dissent.
- Gen Z's political power: new data gives insight into America's youngest voters February 6, 2023Generation Z, which turned out in large numbers along with millennials last election, is still new to politics. A report exclusively obtained by NPR adds more context to the youngest voting block.
- Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden February 6, 2023When a case of COVID-19 morphs into the mysterious, chronic condition known as long COVID, the specialists, appointments, medications and daily need for family care can overwhelm everyone involved.
- Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice February 6, 2023With ticket sales way down and government relief mostly at an end, business as usual is not an option for nonprofit performing arts groups.
- When the seas rise in Senegal, so do the fortunes of far-right parties in Europe February 6, 2023Sweeping global trends are changing the world. As climate change heats up the planet and pushes people to migrate, far-right politicians see both a threat and an opportunity.
- A landmark subversion trial opens against high-profile Hong Kong democracy activists February 6, 2023
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- Epsom College head Emma Pattison found dead with husband and daughter February 6, 2023Police in Epsom say they believe it was an "isolated incident with no third-party involvement".
- Andrew Tate was violent and coercive, says ex-girlfriend February 6, 2023A British woman tells the BBC how the influencer persuaded her to work for his webcam business.
- NHS strike: Re-open pay talks, hospital bosses plead February 6, 2023It comes as the NHS in England is preparing for its biggest-ever round of industrial action this week.
- David Carrick: Officer raped by disgraced PC feared reporting him to bosses February 6, 2023The officer, who asked to remain anonymous, was raped by Carrick while the pair were working together.
- Grammys 2023: Beyoncé makes history and Harry Styles wins album of the year February 6, 2023Pop star Harry Styles wins album of the year, while Beyoncé receives a record-breaking 32nd trophy.
- Epsom College head Emma Pattison found dead with husband and daughter February 6, 2023
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