Officials on the Peninsula and in Virginia Beach have launched studies to assess ways to deal with coastal storms. A similar effort in Norfolk led to plans for the city’s $2.6 billion floodwall project.
Read more ...Citing lawsuit, state Republicans oppose Virginia Beach’s city charter change for 10-district system
Democratic representatives from Virginia Beach say the change has citywide support and opposition is an effort to “thwart democracy.”
Read more ...Twelve states and the District of Columbia have paid family medical leave programs for employees, but not Virginia. Democrats in the House and Senate are hoping to change that.
Read more ...A 2018 report estimated that Virginia loses over $1 billion yearly due to invasive species.
Read more ...Lisa Darger has been on the job 6 weeks as Sentara's new director of sustainability. WHRO sat down with her to talk about her plans for the position.
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