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- An Italian Town Fell Silent So The Sounds Of A Stradivarius Could Be Preserved February 17, 2019The mayor of Cremona, Italy, blocked traffic during five weeks of recording and asked residents to please keep quiet so master musicians could play four instruments — note by note — for posterity.
- Interior Dept.'s Push To Limit Public Records Requests Draws Criticism February 17, 2019Public records requests to the office of the Secretary of the Interior have increased by over 200 percent since 2016. Critics charge proposed rule changes to limit those requests will hamper access.
- Their Home Survived The Camp Fire — But Their Insurance Did Not February 17, 2019The Camp Fire in November 2018 incinerated roughly 90 percent of the homes in Paradise, Calif. Owners of the few remaining homes may find it more difficult to keep their home insured.
- 'Not Letting It Define Us' — Walking The Runway With Metastatic Breast Cancer February 17, 2019At a recent fashion show, models came out about their diagnoses — revealing both cancer's scarring effects on their bodies, and their defiant embrace of life.
- It's Survivor: College Edition, As Students Create Their Own Reality Shows February 17, 2019College students across the country have re-created campus versions of CBS' Survivor — all while juggling classes and homework. The challenges are popular online and have earned a devoted following.
- An Italian Town Fell Silent So The Sounds Of A Stradivarius Could Be Preserved February 17, 2019
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- IS teenager Shamima Begum 'gives birth' February 17, 2019Her family say they have been told the 19-year-old and her child - said to be a boy - are in "good health".
- Trump tells European countries to take back IS fighters February 17, 2019The US president urges European allies to repatriate 800 Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria.
- Passengers seek flights after Flybmi ceases operations February 17, 2019Travellers tell the BBC they cannot get home after the UK regional airline went into administration.
- Brexit: Theresa May urges Tory MPs to unite and back deal February 17, 2019Theresa May tells Conservatives "history will judge us all" over the handling of Britain's EU exit.
- Instagram: Will quitting make me happy? February 17, 2019Nicole and Tali are Instagram besties. But the pressure to post is taking its toll.
- IS teenager Shamima Begum 'gives birth' February 17, 2019
