Posts Tagged Virginia Budget
Interest Groups: Now is the Time to Better Fund Virginia’s Schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 10, 2019
Now that the Democrats are seizing power in Richmond, interest groups are already angling for money from the budget. Michael Pope has this preview of a push for more money for crumbling schools.
Va Sec. of Finance Warns Lawmakers to Be ‘Cautious’ with Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 22, 2019
Credit: NPR
In a briefing in Richmond Monday, Virginia’s Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne told state lawmakers that revenues aren’t keeping pace with expenditures. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Tax Deal Almost Derails Over Question About Who Gets Left Out
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 11, 2019
A handful of Democrats in the statehouse briefly blocked a tax relief package after progressive groups said it disproportionately hurt low-income African-Americans. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia’s Recently Passed Budget Has a Few Other Perks
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 31, 2018
Republican Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, a teacher of 30 years, helped craft the budget. It includes a 3% pay raise for teachers. (Credit: kirkcox.com)
The historic agreement to expand Medicaid was the centerpiece of the General Assembly session this year. But the recently passed budget has another important attraction — raises for teachers and state employees. Michael Pope has the story.
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From NPR News- Lax Regulations And Vulnerable Residents 'A Recipe For Problems' In Eldercare Homes February 17, 2020Assisted living-type facilities often are subject to less scrutiny than nursing homes. Investigations in Vermont and elsewhere have revealed patterns of poor care and deaths.
- The WHO Knows Insulin Is Too Expensive. How It Plans To Drive Down The Price February 17, 2020Globally, half of the estimated 100 million people who are in need of insulin do not have reliable access. The World Health Organization hopes a "prequalification" program will help.
- Teens Are Still Vaping Flavors, Thanks To New Disposable Vape Pens February 17, 2020Despite enforcement efforts to stop teen vaping, kids are getting their hands on a new array of disposable products that come in sweet and fruity flavors.
- Warm Winters Threaten Nut Trees. Can Science Help Them Chill Out? February 17, 2020Many fruit and nut trees need cold weather to bloom, which is becoming less common in a warming climate. So, farmers and scientists are teaming up to find ways to help orchards chill out and cope.
- In China, Quarantine Tests Cooks To Get Clever February 17, 2020For food bloggers Christopher Thomas and Stephanie Li, staying indoors during the coronavirus epidemic means getting creative with what's on hand. They tag dishes on Instagram #cookupinlockdown.
- Lax Regulations And Vulnerable Residents 'A Recipe For Problems' In Eldercare Homes February 17, 2020
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- Storm Dennis: Flood threat remains after weekend of disruption February 17, 2020Five severe flood warnings are in place in England, after a weekend of heavy rain and strong winds.
- Coronavirus: Rescue plan 'considered' for Britons trapped on cruise February 17, 2020The Foreign office is contacting the 74 passengers trapped in Japan to ask if they want to fly home.
- Rikki Neave: Man charged with 1994 schoolboy murder February 17, 2020The body of six-year-old Rikki Neave was found naked and strangled in woods near his home.
- Harry Gregg: Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper dies aged 87 February 17, 2020Former Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg, who survived the 1958 Munich air crash, has died aged 87.
- Caroline Flack: Love Island to return with tribute to ex-host February 17, 2020It comes after Saturday and Sunday's episodes were cancelled following the ex-host's death aged 40.
- Storm Dennis: Flood threat remains after weekend of disruption February 17, 2020
