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Federal judge orders some federal agencies to rehire individuals who’d lost their jobs

A panel of judges on the Virginia Court of Appeals sided with a Hanover resident who filed a records request for information on the county's deputies.

Major infrastructure projects like a gas plant and wind farms contribute to rising costs.

The project includes $21 million for street paving, speed tables and sidewalk maintenance.

The vote followed an executive order from President Donald Trump.

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Plus: A VCU teacher training program responds to the possibility of a federal grant being rescinded.

Another change seeks to ensure those convicted as a result of intentional misconduct by state employees get paid even more

It's a concept that limits local governments to only powers granted to them by the state

The draft report from HNTB, the firm hired by the city, said it didn’t “convey the severity of the situation.”

Investments towards education, public safety and tax relief are prioritized in their budgets.

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EO 47 directs state law enforcement and corrections officials to cooperate with ICE

The governor has until March 24 to take action on all the legislation he’s received.

Existing patients can continue their treatment at VCU Health but may have to transfer care to a different provider.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin will now review what the legislature passed ahead of an April veto session.

Every year, lawmakers come to celebrate progress in restoring oyster population in Chesapeake Bay.

Plans were unveiled for a new city government building; Developer DC Blox is moving forward with plans for a data center in Henrico County; The Magnolia Green project in Chesterfield is looking to expand; and a new cafe and wine lounge opened in Carytown.

Lawmakers can vote Saturday before adjourning sine die.

The study also found that other factors like stigma and lack of healthcare access also contributed to mental health barriers.

Last year, the General Assembly overhauled, then repealed VMSDEP changes amid public outcry.

The author of one of the bills said the intent wasn’t to stifle free speech