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Virginia Trails Nation in Placing Foster Children With Relatives

Apr 22,2019

Only 7% of Virginia's foster children are placed with relatives, according to a new study — well below the national average of 32%. The Annie E. Casey Foundation tracked changes in foster care in each state from 2007 to 2017. For Virginia

Defamation Lawsuit Against Alex Jones Allowed to Proceed

Apr 11,2019

On Aug. 12, 2017, Brennan Gilmore had his phone out and happened to be filming a video when a white supremacist drove his car into a group of counterprotesters at a Nazi rally near the

Pharmaceutical Company Indivior Accused of Health Care Fraud

Apr 11,2019

Indivior, formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, has been accused of engaging in an illicit nationwide scheme to increase prescriptions of Suboxone Film, a drug used

CBD and THC-A Oil Dispensaries Set to Open Across Virginia

Apr 10,2019

Virginians with a doctor’s recommendation soon will have access to CBD and THC-A oil dispensaries throughout the state. The Virginia Board of Pharmacy has approved five companies to open the dispensaries

Northam Signs Proclamation Recognizing Victims of Violent Crimes

Apr 10,2019

Gov. Ralph Northam signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring April 7-13 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Northam emphasized that it is important to treat crime victims with fairness, dignity and respect.

On Anniversary of Lee's Surrender, ACLU Calls for Removal of His Statue

Apr 10,2019

Tuesday marked the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Army surrendering to the Union on April 9, 1865. The American Civil Liberties Union used the event, which ended the Civil War

Governor Signs Bill Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse

Mar 28,2019

In response in part to the child sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, Virginia will have a new law on July 1 requiring priests, ministers, rabbis and other clergy members

Gov. Northam Vetoes Bill Creating 'School Protection Officers'

Mar 28,2019

Gov. Ralph Northam has vetoed a bill to create a new public-employee category called "school protection officers." Supporters of the legislation said the officers would help