Critics of the surveillance state are worried that local governments that are cancelling their contracts with Flock Safety will replace them with different brands that do the same thing.
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A termination fee in the proposed NextEra and Dominion deal calls for a hefty payout from the Florida-based energy giant if the merger fails. One energy expert thinks Dominion should take the money and run.
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A growing number of Americans say they are skeptical of data centers. But supporters argue the high paying jobs and tax revenue can be a game changer for some communities.
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Since the 1930s, the government of Virginia has been in the alcohol business. But the future for the industry looks anything but smooth.
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About a million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s disease, and for more than half a century the same medication was used to treat it. Now, there’s an alternative that promises better results.
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Missing from Virginia’s legislative power gathering was Senate President Louise Lucas, who's due in federal court next week for an arraignment on corruption charges.
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The president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Charlie Baker, spoke to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at their meeting Tuesday.
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Hampton Roads gun violence prevention programs at hospitals have served more than 5,000 people since 2019.
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In Virginia, it’s the law— You did the crime, you do the time. But many cities and counties around the state are taking a different approach to criminal conduct, one that gives victims a sense of control and promotes healing from the trauma they suffered. A Virginia man is known as the grandfather of restorative justice.
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The athletics committee of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors heard a presentation about how a boost of athletics funding is being used.
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There aren’t enough beds in most facilities because of staffing issues, regional services aren’t meeting the need, and pretty much every form of care is underfunded.
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