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Va. State Police say report suspicious drone activity to VSP Va. Fusion Center
FROM Virginia State Police 12/19/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
As of Dec. 18, 2024, the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), which is located within the Homeland Security Division of the Virginia State Police, says it has received 150+ tips regarding drone activity in the Commonwealth. "All of the tips are being investigated and shared with key stakeholders. We encourage anyone who witnesses a drone flying over critical infrastructure, such as energy installations, or military sites, to contact the Virginia Fusion Center,” said Virginia State Police Special Agent D. Robinson. “This will enable us to work with our partners to determine exactly what is occurring, and how to move forward.”
Virginia marks Forest Products Week Oct. 20-26 and salutes forestry workers
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10/22/24 / Agriculture / Business / Environment / People & Places / State Government /
"Sustainable forestry provides so many benefits…clean air and water, economic development, wildlife habitat, timber, and recreation,” said Rob Farrell, State Forester of Va. Dept. of Forestry (DOF). “Forest Products Week celebrates Virginia’s working forests, thousands of professionals and partners who work in them, and the environmental benefits and sustainable products they provide for all of us."
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Governor’s Executive Order to speed up state licensing and permitting
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FROM the Office of Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/18/24 / Breaking News / State Government /
“Virginia is the only state that has built a government-wide platform that includes permit applications,” said Reeve Bull, Director of Virginia's Office of Regulatory Management. “Executive Order 39 takes this pioneering work to the next level, tasking agencies with bringing the few remaining permit types online and with speeding up processing times across the board.”
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Huge fire & public safety expo at Pfitzner Stadium/Woodbridge Oct. 12 as Fire Prevention Week begins
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FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue 10/04/24 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat / State Government / Woodbridge /
Meet representatives of many public and private agencies and organizations that contribute to the safety and health of the local community at nearby public safety expo in Woodbridge.
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Virginia encourages consumers to report suspected motor vehicle fuel price gouging
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FROM Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 09/30/24 / Breaking News / Money & Taxes / State Government /
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says it stands ready to investigate complaints about the gasoline and motor vehicle fuels portion of the Anti-Gouging Act in Virginia.
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Governor, elected officials inspect storm damage, promise continued aid during recovery
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 09/28/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government /
“We are heartbroken for all Virginians and Americans who have suffered in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We’re incredibly proud of our brave first responders from around the Commonwealth who have saved countless lives, and we are deeply grateful to those working tirelessly to restore electricity, communication, and food supplies,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
“We’ve immediately started the initial damage assessment process necessary to request a federal disaster relief declaration and I will immediately make that request once this work is completed."
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PWC Fire and Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team searches/assists in wake of Hurricane Helene
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FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue 09/28/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
The Prince William County Fire and Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team continues to assist victims of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia near the North Carolina border.
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UK’s Sirius Analysis to establish U.S. operations in Virginia Beach
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 09/27/24 / Breaking News / Business / State Government /
This U.K.-based defense management software consulting company will invest $305,000 and create 105 new jobs as it establishes its first US office in Virginia Beach.
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School year 2024-25 begins with lower teacher vacancy rate in Virginia
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FROM Virginia Dept. of Education 09/26/24 / Breaking News / Education / State Government /
Virginia’s teacher vacancy rate dropped to 3.4 percent at the start of the school year in August, a 1.3 percent improvement from the teacher vacancy rate that was reported to the Virginia Department of Education in July.
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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation
Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.
