State efforts to prop up child care might spare some providers from the worst effects of last month’s expiration of pandemic-related aid — at least temporarily....
The elevators go up and down all 15 levels in a jiffy. There’s light and windows everywhere. The committee rooms can seat hundreds. The upsized cafeteria...
Terms like volley llamas, flapjacks, and dillballs sound like a bad joke but are actually terms used in pickleball, a sport that’s a smash hit in...
Virginia schools will be able to hire more support staff positions, something educators say is desperately needed amid a continued teacher shortage. State lawmakers last month...
Governor Youngkin introduced Chronic Absenteeism Task Force as part of a broader initiative. As the Commonwealth of Virginia faces alarming student absenteeism rates, Governor Glenn Youngkin...
The White House is warning that a partial government shutdown would mean 1.3 million active-duty armed services members must keep working without receiving paychecks, and hundreds...
Virginia’s so-called “sore loser” law is supposed to ensure that when a candidate is defeated in a Republican or Democratic primary, they can’t drop their party...
RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently issued an executive directive that emphasized the looming impact of artificial intelligence, though higher education is only beginning to...
Following criticism by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, Virginia’s Department of Education will begin to develop a new system for tracking public schools’ and students’ performance. A...
A Fresh Wave of Protectors for the Commonwealth. In the heart of Richmond this past Friday, the 15th of September, the Virginia State Police Academy proudly...
Unprecedented Tax Relief and Strong Commitments to Education, Safety, and Economic Growth. In an era where political division often seems the norm, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the latest round of COVID-19 boosters as public health officials brace for another cold and flu season....
Major Step in Addressing the Opioid Crisis. In a significant move towards accountability in the ongoing opioid crisis, Attorney General Jason Miyares declared a tentative agreement...
Select U.S. restaurants have begun serving laboratory-grown chicken, spurring long wait times for reservations by diners curious to taste it. In June, the U.S. Department of...
Virginia students’ 2022-23 pass rates on the state’s Standards of Learning tests were relatively unchanged compared to the past school year’s rates and remain below pre-pandemic...
Two hemp businesses and a private citizen are challenging a Virginia law that instituted tougher limits on hemp products in Virginia in federal court, saying the...
Governor Glenn Youngkin takes decisive action to redress a local father’s criminal charges. In a move that underscores the ongoing debates around school policies and parental...
A Disturbing Uptick in Fatalities Raises Concerns Among State Officials. Labor Day weekend typically stands as a symbol of relaxation and end-of-summer celebrations, but this year’s...
Governor Youngkin Leads Charge to Combat Learning Losses and Boost Attendance. With the aftershocks of the pandemic still rippling through Virginia’s educational system, Governor Glenn Youngkin...
A new Stateline analysis shows that U.S. residents under 40 were relatively unscathed by COVID-19 in the pandemic but fell victim to another killer: accidental drug...
Teacher and state employee raises, hemp enforcement, crisis response investments and more. Ahead of the General Assembly’s return to Richmond for a special session Wednesday, budget...
Bradford pear trees’ delicate white petals and odor of rotting fish or urine didn’t always signal the start of spring throughout Virginia. Beginning in the 1960s,...
A Ceremony for Remembrance and Unity Awaits Public Participation. The Virginia War Memorial is all set to host the Commonwealth’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony on Monday,...
The Virginia General Assembly will return to Richmond on Sept. 6 to complete work on long-delayed amendments to the state budget following a proclamation by Gov....
The Importance of Smart, Safe, and Sober Driving Extends Beyond the Summer Holidays. As Labor Day marks the unofficial close of summer, Virginia State Police and...
Four Decades On, a Plea to Honor the Fallen. October 23, 1983, stands as a dark day in American military history when a terrorist attack in...
While full details of the agreement still aren’t public, the deal will include rebates of $200 for individuals and $400 for families. Virginia budget negotiators announced...
Miyares emphasizes the crucial role of parents in education decisions. In a move that underscores the importance of protecting the rights and interests of students and...
Law enforcement voices concerns over the potential impact on disenfranchised communities. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) impending guidelines on a proposed menthol cigarette ban, slated...
Virginia budget negotiators said Wednesday they hope to reach a deal on long-awaited amendments to the state’s two-year spending plan by the end of the week....