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Youngkin surpasses previous governors’ annual fundraising records in a single quarter

Published July 17, 2023 at 10:00AM

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin

AP: “Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s main fundraising apparatus will soon report raising $5.75 million in this year’s second quarter, a sum that surpasses what any previous governor of the state has raised over an entire year, according to the group’s accounting.”

“The haul will bring to $8.5 million the total Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia political action committee has raised in the first six months of 2023, according to details provided to The Associated Press ahead of a Monday reporting deadline. And it will leave Spirit of Virginia with $6 million in cash on hand just over two months before the start of early voting in this year’s legislative elections that will decide political control of the currently divided General Assembly.”

Business

Study: Virginia ranked No. 2 for business

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 13, 2023 at 3:09PM

[Photo: Mike Petrucci/Unsplash]

Virginia ranked second in the nation in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business study – up from third in 2022 and scoring first in education.

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Health

Volunteers sought for pop-up clinic in Luray

By Madina Habib

Published July 12, 2023 at 5:00PM | Updated July 12, 2023 at 5:25PM

Remote Area Medical: “RAM urgently needs volunteers to help provide free dental, vision and medical Remote Area Medical services to the Luray, Va. and surrounding communities on Sept. 30-Oct. 1.”

The two-day clinic is to be held at Luray High School, located at 243 Bulldog Drive, Luray. RAM is also in general need of support volunteers to set up on Sep 29, and to take down on Oct 1. Individuals do not need to work on the medical field in order to volunteer as general support.

Schools

Audit indicates Virginia K-12 schools underfunded

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2023 at 10:35AM

The Center Square: “A report released Monday indicates Virginia’s K-12 education system has received inadequate state funding for years — and Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for the results.”

“The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission staff reviewed Virginia’s K-12 funding formula – the mechanism used to determine the state’s education budget – upon being directed to do so by the 2021 General Assembly and shared its findings and recommendations in the report.”

Virginia National Guard unit sent to border

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 10, 2023 at 9:20AM

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in the state’s annual small arms combat marksmanship match, hosted by the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, May 19-21, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. [Virginia National Guard]

The Center Square: “A Virginia National Guard unit will lead Joint Task Force Cardinal as part of Operation Lone Star to help secure the southern border.”

“Troops will be deployed from the Portsmouth-based 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The unit’s designation is 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, and its higher headquarters is the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.”

Virginia AG challenges Biden’s proposed regulation on gas-powered vehicles

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 7, 2023 at 1:25PM

Traffic headed south on U.S. 1 toward the Falmouth intersection frequently backs up due to a traffic signal where U.S. 1, U.S. 17, and Va. 218 converge. (Photo: Jim Lawrence/For PotomacLocal.com)

Attorney General Jason Miyares press release: “Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined 24 other state attorneys general challenging the Biden Administration’s proposed regulation on vehicle tailpipe emissions. The Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan would forcibly phase out gas-powered vehicles and completely restructure the automobile industry around electric vehicles (EVs) at an alarming pace. The aggressive proposal aims to boost certain EV sales from 8.4% of total vehicle sales today to 67% by 2032.”

“The attorneys general argue such a move by the EPA would damage regional economies, undermine the reliability of our electrical grids, tax the families and small businesses who depend on them, and jeopardize our national security.”

New laws take effect in Virginia

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 3, 2023 at 3:08PM

Virignia State Capitol

The Center Square: “July 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year for Virginia, which means many bills passed during the legislative session take effect today. Here are some new laws in the commonwealth.”

Closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 2, 2023 at 6:15PM

[Photo by Paul Weaver on Unsplash]

OmniRide: “In observance of Independence Day, there will be no bus service on Tuesday, July 4. Buses will operate regular service on Monday, July 3, and regular service will resume on Wednesday, July 5. OmniRide Local passengers wishing to schedule an off-route trip for Wednesday, July 5 should call Customer Service before 4:30 pm, Saturday, July 1.”

Prince William County Government: “All Prince William County government offices, including courts, Prince William Public Libraries, the Prince William County Landfill, and the Balls Ford Road Composting Facility, will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.”

New ABC laws go into effect today

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 1, 2023 at 10:00AM

Virginia ABC: “Beginning Saturday, July 1, four laws impacting the operation of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), its licensees and applicants for ABC licenses will take effect. The Virginia General Assembly passed the following Virginia ABC-related legislation during the 2023 session, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin has since signed them into law.”

“Crossover Product Rules (HB 1979 and SB 809) – Both bills established guidelines for licensees regarding the display of alcoholic beverages near non-alcoholic beverages of the same or similar branding, logo or packaging. The new law was created to address innovative “crossover products” that contain alcohol and may cause consumer confusion or appeal to an underage audience.”

Natural Bridge now fully under state ownership

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 8:06PM

Virginia's Natural Bridge, a National Historic Landmark. [Photo: Virginia Department of Conservation]

“The property was previously held by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit organization that works to protect public land. The organization worked with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) through its acquisition process to transfer the property to the Commonwealth for permanent stewardship. It has been managed as a Virginia State Park since 2016.”

“The park’s master plan (PDF) (PDF), approved in 2021, called for making several improvements after the state took ownership, including moving Route 11 off the bridge, as recommended by the Virginia Department of Transportation.”