The number of identified human trafficking cases last year in Virginia was its highest since 2018, although officials believe this could be attributed to better identification and reporting channels. Two hundred and twenty-eight cases of human trafficking were identified in the state in 2024, according to data released by the
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Voters can cast their ballot for the upcoming gubernatorial race starting Friday, Sept. 19. Early voting locations are usually at the local registrar’s office on weekdays, but each locality sets its own early voting locations. Jurisdictions will offer weekend early voting on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, with
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A group established by the governor to figure out how to make Virginia's nursing homes better came together as one body for the first time on Monday. The inaugural meeting came as industry representatives sharply criticized the state government for a "broken oversight system." The board
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Electrical engineering company ABB will be investing $28.5 million to expand its facility in Eastern Henrico this coming December, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the area during the next three years. Company leaders gathered with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, and other local
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Virginia officials are racing to reduce errors in the state's food benefits program to avoid paying a $270 million annual penalty if improvements aren't made. The state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate currently sits at 11.5%, well above the 6% threshold
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