Posts Tagged Virginia Budget
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- UNC Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell Resigns After Investigation April 19, 2019An 18-day probe into the women's basketball program found the Hall of Fame coach is not racist but did make "racially insensitive" remarks. She also pressured players to play through serious injuries.
- The Mueller Report Is Free To Read, But It's Also A Bestseller April 19, 2019The Mueller report on the 22-month probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 election is now a bestselling book, even though its contents are free and widely available.
- Amid Opioid Prescriber Crackdown, Health Officials Reach Out To Pain Patients April 19, 2019After 53 health care workers were indicted for illegally prescribing opioids in Appalachia, local health agencies are trying to make sure chronic pain patients don't fall through the cracks.
- Anti-Tobacco Advocates Question McConnell Plan To Raise Minimum Purchasing Age April 19, 2019Citing an "unprecedented spike" in teens vaping, Sen. Mitch McConnell said the bill would raise the minimum age for people to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Tobacco companies back the proposal.
- How Effective Are School Lockdown Drills? April 19, 2019Since the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, a generation of American children has learned how to hide from a potential shooter. But there's little data on what kinds of drills work best.
- UNC Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell Resigns After Investigation April 19, 2019
- From BBC News
- Lyra McKee: Murdered journalist's 'dreams snuffed out' April 19, 2019Lyra McKee, who was shot dead during rioting in Londonderry, was a "tireless activist", says her partner.
- Lyra McKee: Police release CCTV footage April 19, 2019Police release CCTV footage showing the person suspected of firing the shots that killed the journalist.
- Turpin captivity case: Children forgive parents for torture April 19, 2019The Turpin children tell the court they still love their parents as they are imprisoned for life.
- Dame Emma Thompson: 'If I could fly cleanly, I would' April 19, 2019Actress Dame Emma Thompson defends her decision to fly to London from the US to attend a climate change protest.
- Hacking 'hero' Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware charges April 19, 2019Marcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts "full responsibility for my mistakes".
- Lyra McKee: Murdered journalist's 'dreams snuffed out' April 19, 2019
