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Crossing guards see a lot of kids who could use some new duds. But for the second year, the "Seats and Feets" Albuquerque clothing drive is collecting what you can't see - socks and underwear. The City's Crossing Guard program is behind the clothing drive - aware that undergarments must be brand-new when donated - which means they're often in short supply. ...
RICHMOND — Some Virginia groups are choosing to offer support to pro-Palestine student protestors. Recent weeks have seen more than 100 arrests of protestors on…
Critics say a bill passed by West Virginia lawmakers increases the bureaucratic red tape folks who rely on unemployment benefits have to navigate and could financially hurt families already struggling with the high cost of living and ongoing inflation. Kelly Allen, executive director with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, said the bill includes new reporting from employers and job research requirements for recipients, but keeps the maximum number of benefits available at 26 weeks. "Safety-net kind of programs like this, that help bridge families between jobs and keep t...
Virginia lt gov Winsome Earle-Sears apologised for misgendering senator Danica Roem, referring to the trans politician as “sir”.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin indicated Jan. 22 he’s unlikely to support pending legislation increasing Virginia’s minimum wage, saying market forces do a better job of determining hourly pay rates.