Posts Tagged State Budget
State Lawmakers Working to Balance the Budget… Again
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2020
Lawmakers are trying to budget the state out of the red ink created by slumping revenues tied to the economic crisis. Michael Pope reports.
COVID-19 Prompts Cuts to Education in Revised Northam Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 19, 2020
Governor Northam’s revised budget bill proposes cuts for education and a boost to Medicaid spending. But, the loss for schools isn’t necessarily a gain for healthcare. Cat Modlin-Jackson reports.
Here’s the full report from the Commonwealth Institute.
State Lawmakers Must Balance Budget Amidst COVID: What Does that Mean for Legislative Priorities?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2020
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As lawmakers prepare to go back to Richmond and put together a revised budget, they’ll be confronting a number of difficult decisions. Michael Pope has this report about one of those decisions involving maternal mortality.
“And We’re Not Paying Them for That” Educators Flock to Richmond Requesting More Funding, Better Pay
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 27, 2020
Educators from across Virginia join hands in massive “Red4Ed” rally in Capitol Square, calling on lawmakers to fully fund request from the Virginia Board of Education. They say educators are overworked and short staffed. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Educators from across Virginia are in Richmond today, pressing lawmakers to fully fund education this year. Michael Pope reports from Capitol Square.
With One Week to Go, There’s No Budget Deal to Be Found at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 2, 2018
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Lawmakers are about to wrap up the General Assembly session and head home next week. But, they may end up leaving town without approving a budget. Michael Pope has details.
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From NPR News- Why Diversity Training Has Been Suspended At USAID October 27, 2020The suspension followed an executive order from the Trump administration that called such workplace programs "divisive," "anti-American," racist against white people and sexist against men.
- U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass Summer Peak And Are Climbing Higher Fast October 27, 2020The country has blown past records set in July and entered uncharted territory. Experts can't predict how high the new peak will go. Here's what's driving the surge.
- U.S. And India Sign Military Agreement During Pompeo, Esper Trip October 27, 2020It's the latest in a series of U.S.-India military agreements designed to counter China's growing power in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Fatal Police Shooting In Philadelphia Sparks Protests, Clashes Overnight October 27, 2020Police shot and killed Walter Wallace during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia. Police said he was holding a knife. Violent clashes erupted on Monday night and into Tuesday.
- A CIA Officer Visits Moscow, Returns With Mysterious, Crippling Headaches October 27, 2020Dozens of U.S. diplomats in Cuba and China have complained of chronic, unexplained ailments. Now an ex-CIA official says he had to retire after a trip to Russia led to debilitating migraines.
- Why Diversity Training Has Been Suspended At USAID October 27, 2020
- From BBC News
- Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection' October 27, 2020This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.
- 'One dead and one missing' as migrant boat sinks October 27, 2020A search and rescue operation is ongoing after a boat carrying migrants sank off the French coast.
- Covid: Don't let north get 'left behind' Tory MPs warn PM October 27, 2020More than 50 Tory MPs call for a "clear road map" out of lockdown restrictions for northern England.
- Claire Parry death: PC Timothy Brehmer cleared of murder October 27, 2020Timothy Brehmer, who worked for Dorset Police, strangled Claire Parry but says it was an accident.
- Jamie Foxx's 'heart shattered' after sister dies aged 36 October 27, 2020The Hollywood star said sister Deondra, who was 36, "is in heaven now dancing with her wings on".
- Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection' October 27, 2020
