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Attorney General Miyares Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Restore Accountability for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a 27-state coalition of attorneys general in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court’s ruling that found the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) unprecedented funding mechanism unconstitutional.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces New Virginia Offshore Wind Supplier Development Grant

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 11, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the establishment of the Virginia Offshore Wind Supplier Development Grant, a new program designed to incentivize smaller existing Virginia manufacturers to enter into the production of goods to support the offshore wind industry in Virginia, as well as the broader U.S. offshore wind market.

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Kaine Joins Van Hollen in Introducing Bill to Fully Fund Special Education

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, 2023, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in introducing the IDEA Full Funding Act, legislation that would ensure Congress fulfills its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Warner & Kaine Applaud Nearly $7.1 Million in Federal Funding to Conserve Lands Bordering Shenandoah National Park

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 10, 2023, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded $7,095,000 in federal funding for the Southern Shenandoah Borderlands Project to protect 4,364 acres of scenic, undeveloped lands adjoining Shenandoah National Park through a conservation easement.

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Commonwealth of Virginia Announces New Sentinel Landscape Designations

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced establishment of the Virginia Security Corridor partnership and award of two federal Sentinel Landscape designations in eastern Virginia.

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Warner & Kaine Announce $15.5 Million in Federal Funding to Lower Energy Costs for Nottoway County and Alexandria City Schools

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 10, 2023, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $15,500,000 in federal funding for clean energy improvements for Nottoway County and Alexandria City Public Schools that will lower energy costs.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Glenn Youngkin on July 7 has announced additional key administration and board appointments.

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Attorney General Miyares Challenges President Biden's Proposed Regulation on Gas-Powered Vehicles

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined 24 other state attorneys general challenging the Biden Administration’s proposed regulation on vehicle tailpipe emissions.

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Military Tribute Beer Company to Establish Headquarters and First Brewing Facility in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Armed Forces Brewing Company to locate in former O’Connor Brewing facility in the City of Norfolk, creating 47 new jobs

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Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Student Loan Forgiveness Program

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Biden v. Nebraska, which struck down the Department of Education program to provide targeted student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans

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Warner & Kaine Applaud Nearly $500,000 to Kickstart Project to Grow Appalachia's Non-timber Forest Market

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 29, 2023, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $490,647 in federal funding to Virginia Tech for the planning of a project to accelerate forest farming and grow the non-timber forest product (NTFP) industry in Central Appalachia.

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Kaine Statement on New Silica Standard for Miners

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 30, 2023, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) within the Department of Labor released new silica standards for miners

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Warner & Kaine Applaud Nearly $500,000 to Kickstart Project to Grow Appalachia’s Non-Timber Forest Product Market

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, 2023, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $490,647 in federal funding to Virginia Tech for the planning of a project to accelerate forest farming and grow the non-timber forest product (NTFP) industry in Central Appalachia.

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Warner, Kaine Push for Accountability Following Reports of Inadequate Living Conditions at Affordable Housing Complex in Alexandria

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to the CIM Group, a real estate owner and developer, highlighting the concerns of tenants at an affordable housing complex in Alexandria, who have reported declining conditions and increases in evictions and rents.

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Analysis: Virginia ranked #6 for gun sales in 2022

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Virginia ranked #6 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 609,548 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 29, 2023, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine—a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee—released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s rulings in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, which further restrict colleges and universities from considering race in admissions decisions

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Warner Announces $1.4 Billion for Broadband in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 26, 2023, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today announced a whopping $1,481,489,527.87 in federal funding to deploy broadband and expand access to high-speed internet in Virginia.

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Warner, Kaine Push for Accountability Following Reports of Inadequate Living Conditions at Affordable Housing Complex in Alexandria

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 4, 2023

The letter echoes concerns of residents regarding declining living conditions and increases in evictions and rents

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Warner & Kaine Applaud More Than $171 Million for Five Transit Projects in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 26, 2023, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $171,555,620 in federal funding for five transit projects in Virginia.

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Warner & Kaine Applaud More Than $171 Million for Five Transit Projects in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $171,555,620 in federal funding for five transit projects in Virginia.