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Other Virginia Localities May Soon Follow Roanoke’s Lead on Plastic Bag Tax
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 7, 2021
Local governments across Virginia are considering implementing a new plastic bag tax. Michael Pope reports.
Should Localities Be Able to Tax Plastic Bags?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2020
Local governments across Virginia may be getting the ability to impose taxes on plastic bags. Michael Pope reports.
Should Virginia Impose a Tax on Plastic Bags?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2019
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Are plastic bags a problem in Virginia? Lawmakers in Richmond are divided. Michael Pope has details.
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From NPR News- The outcome of the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary might not be known before June May 21, 2022A likely recount would mean that the race between Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick might not be decided until June 8, the deadline for counties to report their results to the state.
- Red Power Ranger actor was charged with paycheck protection fraud May 21, 2022Jason Lawrence Geiger is one of 19 defendants named in a federal indictment, the FBI said. Acting under the name Austin St. John, Geiger played Jason Lee Scott, the Red Power Ranger.
- US forest chief calls for a pause on prescribed fire operations May 20, 2022The U.S. Forest Service has been facing much criticism for the prescribed fire in New Mexico that escaped its containment lines and joined with another blaze.
- Longtime New Yorker writer, editor Roger Angell has died May 20, 2022Writer Roger Angell died Friday of heart failure, according to The New Yorker.
- Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up? May 20, 2022The antiviral drug is prescribed to those at risk of severe disease. It's been credited with reducing hospitalizations. But then there's the "Paxlovid rebound."
- The outcome of the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary might not be known before June May 21, 2022
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- Sue Gray met PM to discuss photos being included in report May 21, 2022The final report about alleged lockdown breaches in Downing Street is set to be published next week.
- Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health May 21, 2022Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places.
- Moldova should be equipped to Nato standard, says UK's Truss May 21, 2022The foreign secretary says smaller nations should be helped to counter Russian aggression.
- HRT swaps to fix supply shortage for UK women May 21, 2022Pharmacists will be able to give suitable replacements, without needing a brand new prescription.
- Tornado in Germany injures 43 people, police say May 21, 2022Officials said the tornado cut a path of destruction during violent storms in the west of the country.
- Sue Gray met PM to discuss photos being included in report May 21, 2022
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