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Virginia lawmakers are returning to Richmond as a budget deadline approaches, with significant implications for school funding and potential staffing challenges. Meanwhile, the state is grappling with a campaign launch for a marriage equality amendment at the start of Pride Month. In other developments, Danville's animal shelter will pay a fine to resolve a state complaint over euthanasia records, and concerns persist about data center water discharge across Virginia.

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Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond as budget deadline nears

In the press now

Danville animal shelter says it will pay a fine to resolve state complaint over euthanasia records

The Danville Area Humane Society said in a statement Sunday that it will pay a $500 fine for euthanasia recordkeeping violations.

Cardinal News13h ago

New River Valley Field Notes: Montgomery County’s 5 sheriff candidates to appear at forum; bus system wins award

Plus: Summer nutrition program details announced.

Cardinal News15h ago

Virginia budget impasse threatens school funding, poses potential staffing challenges

Virginia’s education leaders say they are optimistic about the proposed K-12 funding in the state budget, but their outlook is tempered by uncertainty as state leaders and the gove…

Virginia Mercury19h ago

PHOTOS: The 48th annual Richmond Greek Festival

Crowds gathered at 30 Malvern Avenue this past weekend to enjoy food, music and more at the 48th annual Richmond Greek Festival.

WRIC3h ago

Virginians For Marriage Equality launch campaign ahead of November election

With an eye toward November, Virginians for Marriage Equality is launching its campaign to protect same-sex marriage in Virginia.

WRIC7h ago

Virginia Beach assembles safety task force

The task force is made up of state leaders along with business owners and religious leaders, who will examine and make recommendations about city safety.

WAVY11h ago

Free advanced motorcycle training offered through Virginia DMV

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Motorcycle riders across Virginia will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills this summer with advanced courses.

WAVY13h ago

A mail-in ballot mistake tests Maryland’s election system at the worst possible time

A vendor sent the wrong primary ballots to an unknown number of Maryland voters, and the fallout has drawn a presidential accusation of fraud, a federal inquiry, and new doubts abo…

WAMU8h ago

From top contenders to outsiders, candidates for D.C. delegate trade blows in heated forum

The contenders hoping to replace Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's nonvoting representative in Congress are getting personal as the primary draws near.

WAMU10h ago

New York Democrats push redistricting amendment, joining national battle - Politico

New York Democrats push redistricting amendment, joining national battle Politico

Politico Virginia3h ago

DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ backtrack fails to calm Senate Republicans - Politico

DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ backtrack fails to calm Senate Republicans Politico

Politico Virginia3h ago

UVA Baseball: How are we supposed to feel about Pollard throwing his guys under the bus?

Not a fan of how Chris Pollard, who just wrapped his first year as the head coach at Virginia, threw his two guys who were bounced from the win over Southern Miss on Saturday under…

Augusta Free Press6h ago

Jackson Lewis P.C. Promotion | Jeremy Schneider

Jeremy S. Schneider has been appointed Washington, D.C. Region office managing principal at national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C.

Virginia Business6h ago

AEW ‘Dynamite’ ratings back up post-Darby Allin nightmare title run

The weeks of decline in viewership for AEW “Dynamite” that coincided with the illogical move to put the world title on a skateboard goofball saw a reversal after the title switch a…

Augusta Free Press6h ago