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- Birding and Myth-busting at a State Forest
By Conservation Education Coordinator Ellen Powell In May, DOF fielded a team of six to compete in the annual Virginia Birding Classic.
- Special Prosecutor Clears Franklin County Officials in Freedom of Information Act Probe
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors.
- W&M researcher leads study on students’ literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act
Elizabeth Talbott has been awarded a research grant to conduct a longitudinal study of the Virginia Literacy Act.
- When Virginia’s congressional candidates don’t debate, voters get sound bites instead of substance
Basic civic literacy, which debates and candidate forums promote, is not even an afterthought for many political candidates in Virginia and other states, columnist Jim Spencer writes.
- Spanberger taps Daniel Young to lead government watchdog office
Daniel Young, a former federal prosecutor, has been appointed Virginia’s next state inspector general by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
- As student well-being concerns grow, Va. advocates push for stricter school tech guidelines
Virginia parents and educators are urging leaders, including the Board of Education, to reduce excessive classroom screen time by considering a draft policy that prioritizes distraction-free learning, physical books, writing, and face-to-face interaction.
- Doctor Describes Effects of Virginia’s Counseling Requirements on Addiction Treatment
A physician in Virginia has shared observations regarding how state laws requiring counseling alongside medication for addiction treatment lead to interruptions in care for certain patients.
- Data Centers Present Trade-Offs Between Utility Costs and Economic Benefits
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has addressed the data center dilemma in Virginia focusing on the tension between rising utility bills and potential economic growth.
- Laura TeKrony Discusses Compensation Amid State Guidelines
Loudoun County Supervisor Laura TeKrony addressed the compensation structure for board members during a recent meeting.
- Challenges in Military Funeral Honors Include Equipment Costs and Weather Factors
Emil Moldovan presented information regarding the expenses tied to military funeral honors.
- Bristol building owners continue to fight legal battle against abortion clinic
The landlords of Bristol who tried for two years to get the abortion clinic out of their building have appealed the dismissal their lawsuit against clinic owner.
- Virginia has a new law that regulates the use of license plate readers
The General Assembly has decided to take action to curb the use of automatic license plate readers by law enforcement.
- Virginia Panel Weighs Amendment on Foreign-Trained Chiropractors
Health professions subcommittee reviews proposed changes to HB 1026 aimed at broader inclusion of previously licensed professionals while upholding patient safety standards.
- Virginia Advances Uniform Licensure Path for Foreign-Trained Chiropractors
Health Professions Subcommittee reviews HB 1026 criteria requiring foreign-trained chiropractors to meet national exam and continuing education standards identical to those for domestic graduates.