Virginia

Virginia high school student Sage's family sues Appomattox County School Board, staff, and a Maryland public defender, claiming they caused Sage's sex trafficking victimization. This tragic saga highlights a chain of events that has left…

The budget agreement that Virginia lawmakers are scheduled to vote on soon includes funds for pay hikes for teachers as well as state employees, funds for public schools, one-time tax rebates, including investments in critical programs.…

Virginia health officials have reported that the state is suffering an epidemic of the rare but dangerous meningococcal disease. Based on the Virginia Department of Health, 27 cases have been found since June 2022, which is three times…

Budget negotiators in Virginia declared Friday that they had come to an agreement on amendments to the state's biennial budget, bringing to a close a months-long procedure that has postponed numerous state investments. The negotiators…

Positive alpha-gal syndrome tests are on the rise in Virginia, according to health officials, posing a threat to public health with potentially fatal consequences. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an uncommon meat allergy that is transmitted…

In August, eligible households in Virginia will receive an average of $181 in SNAP benefits, as announced by the Virginia Department of Social Services. The benefits, designed to provide crucial assistance to low-income families, are set…

Starting on July 22, 2023, households with qualifying children in grades K–12 would receive $120 in benefits via the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). A…

A Virginia child, age 6, shot and injured his teacher. His mother had suffered from repeated miscarriages and postpartum depression the previous year. Her counsel stated on Friday, after she was arraigned on charges of child negligence,…