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3 weeks ago

JMU prof: U.S. strikes in Iran could boost Virginia’s GDP, help protect Medicaid funding

JMU's Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle County supervisors hold second of four budget work sessions

Affordable housing was one of the session's main topics.

4 weeks ago

As GA session prepares to wrap, Del. Katrina Callsen pushing for healthcare protections, ICE limitations

Heading toward a March 14 General Assembly session "sine die", Charlottesville Delegate Katrina Callsen says she still has 21 of 24 bills she's sponsoring in play.

4 weeks ago

Hoos boost Charlottesville to Top 35 WalletHub’s best cities for college basketball fans

Heading into March Madness, credit and finance protection company WalletHub finds in a survey Charlottesville the 34th best city for college basketball fans in the United States.

4 weeks ago

University BOV reform on a long and winding GA journey

Some form of reform is likely to be passed by this year's General Assembly on University Board of Visitors appointments and terms, but the House and Senate have some wide gaps in bills they've passed.

4 weeks ago

CCS names new Charlottesville Middle School principal

Dr. Summerlyn Thompson, the current principal of Walker Upper Elementary, will take the helm of CMS in the next school year.

4 weeks ago

Early voting on April 21 congressional redistricting amendment begins Friday

Albemarle County in-person early voting happens in different room than past

4 weeks ago

State Supreme Court allows a referendum to move forward

The Democratic-backed redistricting amendment could flip 4 U.S. House seats.

4 weeks ago

Affordability questions dominate public comment at Albemarle board meeting

The majority of speakers asked the board to address affordability, particularly affordable housing.

4 weeks ago

AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday

Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).

1 month ago

City Councilor Lloyd Snook proposes using surplus to avoid tax hike

City Councilor Lloyd Snook will propose using surplus money instead of passing a 2-cent real estate tax hike.

1 month ago

Fork Union Drive In reopening in April

Fluvanna County's Economic Development Office has announced "after a year of dedicated work, the Drive-In at Fork Union is set to welcome moviegoers back beginning April 10."

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