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Virginia to roll out new, more secure EBT cards to prevent theft and protect families
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (314+ words) FILE - A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Nov. 1, 2025. VIRGINIA - Virginia will start rolling out new, more secure Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, with "chip-and-tap" technology in an effort to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…...
The surrendered sword that gave birth to America returns to Virginia
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...
Virginia rolls out more secure EBT cards to curb SNAP benefit theft
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...
Virginia residents pack school cafeteria to question Dominion's proposed massive new gas plant
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (411+ words) Debate over Virginia's growing electricity needs spilled into a packed school cafeteria in Cumberland County, where residents confronted Dominion Energy over its plans for a major new gas plant. Supporters claim it will lead to jobs and tax dollars, but…...
Hashmi brings energy costs listening tour to Richmond as Dominion-NextEra merger decision looms
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (82+ words) Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is demanding answers about what the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger means for Virginia families already struggling with rising electric bills. Find out what Richmond customers are saying — and what one supporter says about why the merger is…...
Richmond school bus inspections: What to know about the VSP audit
1+ week, 3+ day ago (494+ words) Why VSP investigated: Virginia State Police audited Richmond Public Schools’ bus fleet in August after a school district vendor raised concerns about maintenance and possible safety risks. The Virginia Department of Education’s director of pupil transportation asked VSP to assess…...
Virginia’s economy expected to grow modestly by end of 2026, job losses still expected
1+ week, 4+ day ago (314+ words) A new report from the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says Virginia’s economy is expected to grow modestly through the end of the year. However, job losses are also still expected. “It seems like we hit…...
Hearing addresses remarks about Richmond school official in military
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1455+ words) U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain staged a U.S. House committee “field hearing” in Richmond last week that promoted heightened roles for military members and veterans in education in light of two local school board members criticizing a local school board member who was…...
Beshear, Barr at odds over effects of Medicaid cuts on rural Kentucky hospitals
2+ week, 2+ day ago (136+ words) Kentucky's governor and a congressman are at odds over the effect of Medicaid cuts on the state's rural hospitals. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) warns that $21 billion in Medicaid cuts over 10 years will threaten rural hospitals. Congressman Andy Barr (R-Ky.), who's…...
Virginia infrastructure holds at C in new report
2+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia earned an overall C for its infrastructure in a new report, with energy, schools and wastewater among the lowest-rated areas despite billions of dollars in recent state and federal investment. The American Society of Civil Engineers…...