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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Virginia declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Old Dominion News | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Virginia during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $371,381, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Virginia companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Old Dominion News | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Virginia in the first quarter of 2024.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Virginia voter rolls

By Old Dominion News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth Kelly Gee, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Virginia reports $5.5 million in public pension contributions in 2022

By Old Dominion News | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Virginia had received $5.5 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Youngkin withdraws Virginia from electronic registration information center

By Old Dominion News | Jun 21, 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin has decided to withdraw Virginia from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a move that has drawn criticism from various quarters. ERIC is a voter data-sharing program aimed at improving the accuracy of voter rolls and increasing access to voter registration.

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Analysis: Virginia among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Old Dominion News | Jun 20, 2024

Virginia is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Old Dominion News found.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Virginia increases from 2022 to 2023

By Old Dominion News | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Virginia in the fiscal year 2023 was $431,564, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Virginia increases from 2021 to 2022

By Old Dominion News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Virginia in the fiscal year 2022 was $428,999, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on Virginia's public pension investments increase to $1.2 million in 2022

By Old Dominion News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Virginia public pensions went up from $122,655 in 2021 to $1.2 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Over 120 bank failures in the U.S. since 2012. How many were in Virginia?

By Old Dominion News | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Virginia.

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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Old Dominion News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Virginia need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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Analysis: Virginia one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Old Dominion News | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Old Dominion News shows that Virginia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Virginia ranks no. 35 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Old Dominion News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Virginia secured the thirty-fifth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 63.4%.

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Inflation in Virginia outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Old Dominion News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Virginia experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Virginia's pension fund valued at $118.8 million in 2022

By Old Dominion News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Virginia had $118.8 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.