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Rx for Virginians’ health, one grocery bag at a time

The Trump administration’s cuts to SNAP are sending an estimated 130,000 vulnerable Virginians off the food subsidy program. A network of nearly 100 food pharmacies in Virginia is struggling to fill ...
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In closing weeks of campaign, Rep. Jen Kiggans stumps with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. in Virginia Beach

U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R) and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. held a closed-door roundtable with ...
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New poll: In Virginia’s 2nd District, Luria leads Kiggans by 3 points

Democrat Elaine Luria holds a narrow lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia’s closely watched 2nd ...
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Virginia awards millions for school construction to four Hampton Roads area divisions

Virginia created the grant program in 2022, a year after the education department had identified that more than half of ...
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Is nuclear fusion the future of energy in Virginia? Some officials think so.

Fusion has gained momentum in the Commonwealth in recent years, including a proposal to build the world’s first commercial fusion plant outside Richmond. Fusion has long been considered the “Holy ...
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Brooms, pointy hats and wicked smiles: The OV Sea Hags cast spells of joy and fun

The year-old group is having an Ocean View Witch Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17. Everyone is invited, but bring your own broom!
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Virginia boosting guidelines for environmental justice when permitting projects

In 2020, the General Assembly passed the Virginia Environmental Justice Act, which made it policy to promote environmental justice, ensuring fair treatment of and meaningful engagement with such ...