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Study backs farmer in pollution battle with EPA
West Virginian Poultry Farmer Lois Alt filed a lawsuit against the EPA, alleging that she was threatened thousands of dollars in fines if she did not comply with environmental regulations based on inflated estimates of pollutants.
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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet's wealth remains stable
At first glance, the junior senator from Colorado looks like he's losing money serving in the United States Congress.
Memorial Day Traffic Predicted to be Lower this Weekend
Millions of people are getting ready to pack up and hit the roads for the Memorial Day weekend.
RVA growth outpaces Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego
Richmond is growing faster than Chicago, Phoenix and San Diego, according to the latest U.S. Census figures released Thursday.
2013 Hurricane Season: Potential Flooding, Power Outages On Tap This Summer
Hurricanes and severe storms are a part of summertime in Northern Virginia and experts predict that this year's season could yield four major hurricanes this year in the Atlantic in the 2013 season.
Administrators Talk about SOL Testing
The testing is online and according to Dr. Charlette Mcquilkin, Virginia is the number one state for technology during testing.
Coast Guard urges safe boating in Virginia
The Coast Guard and Virginia Marine Police are getting the word out on safe boating ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Va. GOP choice likely to help Democrats
I can hardly wait for the first debate in the campaign for Virginia lieutenant governor.
Charniele Herring's Virginia Charge
Del. Charniele Herring has traveled around this country, but the first African American woman to chair the Democratic Party of Virginia says, "I just love Virginia; it's been very good to me," Ironic words coming from this great-great-granddaughter of a Lynchburg slave who today leads the state's political party that once upheld segregation in the ... (more)
Va senators introduce offshore drilling bill
Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced The Virginia Outer Continental Shelf Energy Production Act of 2013 on Wednesday.
Taking Care of Business: Virginia No. 3 in Best Places to Start Up
Virginia has been ranked the third-best state for starting a business, according to a new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Sinkhole closes major commuter route in D.C.
Repairs are underway to fix a portion of 14th Street where the road surface collapsed, creating a 15-foot hole and damaging a sewer line.
Fewer Virginians expected to travel during holiday
AAA Mid-Atlantic said Wednesday that it expects slightly more than 1 million Virginians to travel during the holiday weekend.
Ohio speed limit increases to 70 mph on most interstates on July 1
Speedsters, mark your calendars: July 1 is the day you can legally drive 70 mph on much of the state's interstate highway system, thanks to a change in state law OK'd earlier this year and set to take effect this summer.
VA Anti-Uranium Forces Press Gubernatorial Candidates
Opponents of uranium mining in Virginia met with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on the issue and they said he's solidly in their corner.
Democrats and Republicans Alike Wary of Virginia's Radical Lt. Gov. Nominee
When the Virginia GOP nominated right-wing Bishop E.W. Jackson for the state's lieutenant governor post last weekend, it might have anticipated outrage from progressives upset with Jackson's outright antigay, antichoice, Islamophobic stances.
Local Group Offers Relief And Support To Oklahoma Victims
Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma.
Va to Offer Coordinated Healthcare for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
Governor Bob McDonnell announces that Virginia has been approved to implement a new healthcare initiative, the Medicare-Medicaid Enrollee Financial Alignment Demonstration, aimed at coordinating care for more than 78,000 Virginians currently enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.
Speak Out: VA Dems Say GOP Ticket Is Anti-Gay, Bad for Business
Democratic Party Chair of Virginia Charniele Herring, state Sen. Adam Ebbin and gay-rights advocate James Parrish held a teleconference Tuesday afternoon lambasting the "dangerous and hateful attacks on gay and lesbian Virginians that Republican candidates Ken Cuccinelli and E.W. Jackson have made a centerpiece of their careers." Herring asked why ... (more)
Bolling: Va. pick's remarks 'indefensible'
Virginia Lt. Gov Bill Bolling, a Republican, said Monday that the surprise GOP pick to succeed him had made "simply indefensible" comments in the past that would only serve to reinforce negative perceptions about the party.