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Governor Youngkin Signs CEA Legislation and Announces Expansion of High-Tech Indoor Farm in Prince William County - The Virginian Review
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin led a celebration of the Commonwealth’s ongoing commitment to agricultural innovation by announcing the expansion of an indoor, vertical farm in Prince William County and signing legislation that clarifies tax relief measures for the controlled environment agriculture industry.
Governor Youngkin Signs CEA Legislation and Announces Expansion of High-Tech Indoor Farm in Prince William County
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin led a celebration of the Commonwealth’s ongoing commitment to agricultural innovation by announcing the expansion of an indoor, vertical farm in Prince William County and signing legislation that clarifies tax relief measures for the controlled environment agriculture industry.
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Letter to the Editor - Del. Laufer secures state funds to control Lake Anna algae blooms
TO THE EDITOR,
On May 13, Governor Younkin signed the new budget for the Commonwealth. The budget includes $500,000 for controlling the harmful algae that blooms on Lake Anna every year. This money was allocated in response to a request from Delegate Amy Laufer.
On May 13, Governor Younkin signed the new budget for the Commonwealth. The budget includes $500,000 for controlling the harmful algae that blooms on Lake Anna every year. This money was allocated in response to a request from Delegate Amy Laufer.
Letter to the Editor - Del. Laufer secures state funds to control Lake Anna algae blooms
TO THE EDITOR,
On May 13, Governor Younkin signed the new budget for the Commonwealth. The budget includes $500,000 for controlling the harmful algae that blooms on Lake Anna every year. This money was allocated in response to a request from Delegate Amy Laufer.
On May 13, Governor Younkin signed the new budget for the Commonwealth. The budget includes $500,000 for controlling the harmful algae that blooms on Lake Anna every year. This money was allocated in response to a request from Delegate Amy Laufer.
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Clinch Valley Health Hosts Legislative Visit Addressing Rural Health Care Access
Clinch Valley Health, a part of Lifepoint Health, hosted a facility tour and round table discussion for a team of state delegates as they visited Southwest Virginia to kick off the first meeting of the new House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care.
Clinch Valley Health Hosts Legislative Visit Addressing Rural Health Care Access
Clinch Valley Health, a part of Lifepoint Health, hosted a facility tour and round table discussion for a team of state delegates as they visited Southwest Virginia to kick off the first meeting of the new House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care.
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State lawmakers search for compromise in a budget they and the governor can support
At a fundraiser in Albemarle County, House Speaker Don Scott sounded ready to make a deal with the governor to quickly approve a new budget. “The governor has some views that are a little bit different, and we want to try our best to meet him in the middle so we can get this budget done, because so many are dependent on it,” he told RadioIQ.
Charlottesville Democrats urge Youngkin to OK prescription drug affordability board
A bill that aims to reduce prescription drug prices for Virginians is sitting on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk, and Charlottesville Democrats are rallying in hopes the Republican will sign it. State Sen. Creigh Deeds and Del. Amy Laufer visited Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville on Thursday to promote two bills that would create a prescription drug affordability board.
Charlottesville Democrats urge Youngkin to OK prescription drug affordability board
A bill that aims to reduce prescription drug prices for Virginians is sitting on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk, and Charlottesville Democrats are rallying in hopes the Republican will sign it. State Sen. Creigh Deeds and Del. Amy Laufer visited Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville on Thursday to promote two bills that would create a prescription drug affordability board.
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Gun safety advocates applaud signed laws, Virginia Democrats blast vetoes
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed four gun safety bills into law on Tuesday and vetoed dozens of others. His actions elicited praise from gun safety advocates and condemnation from Democratic lawmakers who said his efforts to stem gun violence did not go far enough.
Gun safety advocates applaud signed laws, Virginia Democrats blast vetoes
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed four gun safety bills into law on Tuesday and vetoed dozens of others. His actions elicited praise from gun safety advocates and condemnation from Democratic lawmakers who said his efforts to stem gun violence did not go far enough.
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Youngkin takes action on several gun-related bills
We’re about 80 days into the year, and so far, according to Richmond Police, 135 guns have been stolen from people’s cars. It’s a trend that peaked during the pandemic with over 600 guns stolen from Richmonders’ cars in 2022. Governor Glenn Youngkin took action on over three dozen gun bills earlier this week.
Here’s how many guns were stolen from cars in the Richmond area in 2023
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Lawmakers debated a proposal to create a $500 fine in Virginia for leaving a handgun visible in an unattended car, with Democrats calling it a small step to address a “significant problem” and Republicans saying it would target gun owners over criminals.
Here’s how many guns were stolen from cars in the Richmond area in 2023
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Lawmakers debated a proposal to create a $500 fine in Virginia for leaving a handgun visible in an unattended car, with Democrats calling it a small step to address a “significant problem” and Republicans saying it would target gun owners over criminals.
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In brief, dozens of bills hit the governor's desk, and more
Virginia’s state legislature adjourned on schedule March 9, with members saying they’d balanced the budget and passed a swath of bipartisan legislation. The session—which ran for 60 days—was the first time Democrats held control of the legislature since the election of Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Del. Campbell part of a new temporary committee to address health care access in rural Va.
A new committee in the House of Delegates will focus on access to health care in rural Virginia, House Speaker Don Scott announced Thursday. "For the first time in generations, life expectancy in the United States has decreased," Speaker Don Scott (D – Portsmouth) said in a statement. "This is acute in our rural communities where suicide, overdose deaths, and diabetes are on the rise."
Del. Campbell part of a new temporary committee to address health care access in rural Va.
A new committee in the House of Delegates will focus on access to health care in rural Virginia, House Speaker Don Scott announced Thursday. "For the first time in generations, life expectancy in the United States has decreased," Speaker Don Scott (D – Portsmouth) said in a statement. "This is acute in our rural communities where suicide, overdose deaths, and diabetes are on the rise."
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Capitol-ized, Charlottesville-area lawmakers’ priorities for the 2024 state legislative session
Charlottesville’s lawmakers are in Richmond for the start of Virginia’s new legislative session, which is scheduled to run for 60 days, beginning on January 10. The legislators’ priorities run the gamut, from abortion access to restoration of voting rights.
Capitol-ized, Charlottesville-area lawmakers’ priorities for the 2024 state legislative session
Charlottesville’s lawmakers are in Richmond for the start of Virginia’s new legislative session, which is scheduled to run for 60 days, beginning on January 10. The legislators’ priorities run the gamut, from abortion access to restoration of voting rights.
www.c-ville.com