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CDC reports 34 deaths among Virginia Hispanics in week ending Aug. 5

By Old Dominion News | Sep 17, 2023

There were 34 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending Aug. 5, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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In Virginia, 167 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Old Dominion News | Sep 12, 2023

Virginia registered 167 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Statement on the Passage of Virginia’s 2023 Budget Bill

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 11, 2023

Following the General Assembly’s passage of HB6001 during special session, Governor Youngkin issued the following statement:

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Warner and Kaine on Agreement to Allow Exportation of Virginia Turkey to India

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 10, 2023

On September 8, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) praised an announcement by United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai that the Republic of India will reduce prohibitively high tariffs on U.S. turkey products – an important Virginia commodity.

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Attorney General Miyares Announces Resolution of Lawsuit Against Town of Windsor

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 10, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced the resolution of legal claims against the Town of Windsor stemming from the December 6, 2020 traffic stop of U.S. Army Lt. Caron Nazario.

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Virginia: 45 Hispanic lives lost in week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Sep 10, 2023

There were 45 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending July 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Attorney General Miyares Urges Congress to Study the Risk of Artificial Intelligence and Child Exploitation

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 9, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can be and is used to exploit children through child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) and to draft legislation safeguarding children from such abuses.

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Warner & Kaine Applaud Glass Fabricator Expansion in Henry County

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 6, 2023

On August 31, 2023, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded Press Glass Inc.’s decision to expand their operations at the Commonwealth Crossing Industrial Park in Henry County.

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38 Hispanic people in Virginia passed away in week ending July 22

By Old Dominion News | Sep 5, 2023

There were 38 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending July 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Virginia Tech president raises alarms over eroding public trust

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 5, 2023

During a recent presentation to the university's board of visitors, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands discussed the challenges of diminishing public trust and rising affordability concerns in higher education, calling for collective efforts to address these issues, The Roanoke Times reported. Sands emphasized the urgent need to address these pressing issues while acknowledging the institution's commitment to financial support for students and ongoing recruitment efforts.

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Warner & Kaine Applaud Over $3.5 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Wise County

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 5, 2023

On August 28, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded $3,586,000 in federal funding for the Wise County Public Service Authority to improve the county’s water system.

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Governor Youngkin Celebrates Virginia’s Release of Broadband Plans

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 5, 2023

Virginia is first in nation to release plans to access federal broadband funding allocation

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Warner & Kaine Applaud Over $3.5 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Wise County

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 2, 2023

On August 28, 2023, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded $3,586,000 in federal funding for the Wise County Public Service Authority to improve the county’s water system.

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Fairfax County set to begin distributing cash benefits through guaranteed income pilot program

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 30, 2023

On Aug. 25, Fairfax County launched a pilot program, extending a monthly cash benefit of $750 to qualifying families, joining a broader trend of governmental efforts to provide direct economic assistance. The program seeks to alleviate financial challenges while also sparking discussions about maintaining fiscal responsibility within government spending.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up less than 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Warner & Kaine Announce $1.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 25, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $1,398,428 in federal funding for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to expand access to mental health care in Virginia

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Attorney General Miyares Stops Illegal THC Sales in Blackstone

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that enforcement actions have been taken against Blackstone Tobacco & Vape, Inc. (Blackstone Tobacco), a Blacksburg, Virginia-based store, after it allegedly sold illegal products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) without child-resistant packaging or labeling and sold THC edibles to an underage consumer in violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA).

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Virginia Launches Annual DUI Enforcement and Public Education Campaign: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 28, Virginia launches its 2023 Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement and public education campaign.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 28, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Hispanic deaths in Virginia decrease to 42 in week ending July 15

By Old Dominion News | Aug 27, 2023

There were 42 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending July 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).