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- In Trump's Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences May 27, 2019A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
- Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More? May 27, 2019Infants' Tylenol is the same strength as Children's Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.
- A Growing Number Of People Are Getting Pregnancy Care In Groups May 27, 2019Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one couple, it turned out to be the best decision they made during their pregnancy.
- Former Colorado Governor And 2020 Candidate Urges Distance From 'Socialism' May 27, 2019John Hickenlooper says Democrats are at risk of losing the next presidential election if they do not "stand up and say that we Democrats don't stand for socialism."
- A NatGeo TV Drama Is 'Inspired' By A 1989 Ebola Crisis In The U.S. How Accurate Is It? May 27, 2019'The Hot Zone,' a miniseries on the National Geographic Channel, was "inspired" by a 1989 Ebola crisis in the U.S. We asked virologist Thomas Geisbert, who was on the scene.
- In Trump's Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences May 27, 2019
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- European elections 2019: Brexit Party dominates as Tories and Labour suffer May 27, 2019The Lib Dems also see a surge in support, while the Tories and Labour suffer heavy losses, as voters split along Leave and Remain lines.
- Tory leadership: Johnson says party on 'final warning' May 27, 2019Leadership hopeful Boris Johnson says the EU election results are a "crushing rebuke" for the Tory party.
- European elections 2019: Power blocs lose grip on parliament May 27, 2019Major centrist parties suffer big losses in EU elections, as liberals, Greens and nationalists gain ground.
- European elections 2019: Jeremy Corbyn refuses to explicitly back another referendum May 27, 2019Senior party members are calling on Labour to change its policy after poor EU election results.
- Trump in Japan: US president meets Emperor Naruhito May 27, 2019President Trump meets Emperor Naruhito, who was crowned only weeks ago when his father stepped down.
- European elections 2019: Brexit Party dominates as Tories and Labour suffer May 27, 2019
