Norfolk is in for a sizable grant from the government.
“The funding level most recently provided to us and we’re still seeking clarification on the final numbers with the formula. The amount coming to Norfolk is just in excess of $159 million, Luria said in response to a question from Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander.
Alexander said this past year hasn’t been easy on anyone, and there are a few things on the table this money could go towards. One of them is education.
“Children who have already shown signs that they’re lagging behind, that they may have to repeat a grade, certainly we would look at offering that population maybe year-round instruction, Alexander said.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Walk-in appointments will be available next week on Monday and Thursday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, EMS Chief Ed Brazzle said.
People will be able to walk up and request a shot. Depending on availability, they ll either get it that day or schedule an appointment for another day, according to Brazzle.
Vaccine supply continues to increase, but there is a snafu next week from Johnson & Johnson. The Commonwealth is having its allotment of the vaccine cut next week by more than 100,000 doses. We re flexible and creative in Virginia, so we re going to make some modifications, but after this upcoming week we ll be back to our supply from all three manufacturers, said Gov. Ralph Northam following a tour of the Kempsville Rec Center vaccine clinic on Friday afternoon.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - A citizen review board that reviews complaints against police officers in the city of Virginia Beach may not get the power to subpoena witnesses or to discipline police.
The Virginian-Pilot reported Thursday that the Virginia Beach City Council voted 6 to 5 against giving extra powers to the Investigation Review Panel.
Those powers included giving the panel access to investigative files. The board also voted unanimously against giving the board the ability to discipline law enforcement officers.
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