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Virginia gas prices drop ahead of July 4 travel
The Center Square
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July 3, 2025
(The Center Square) – Drivers in Virginia are seeing a break at the pump ahead of the July 4 holiday, with some stations listing gas prices under $2.50 per gallon as many prepare for road trips. Amoco in Emporia and Quik Fuel in South Hill posted...
Virginia lawmakers respond to passage of Trump’s tax bill
WWBT - Virginia
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July 3, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia lawmakers responded to the passage of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on Thursday. U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine issued a joint statement: “With today’s vote, Donald Trump and congressional...
American And Chinese Energy Policies: Great Minds Think Alike
Forbes
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Global trends have shifted in the past few years and as I’ve already discussed, America will buck the international trend and set its own strategy. Recent developments in energy technologies and markets are worth exploring. Conservative With Risk...
Virginia lawmakers react to House passage of President’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
WDBJ7 - Virginia
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July 3, 2025
(WDBJ) - House Republicans Thursday passed President Donald Trump’s budget and policy bill... called the “Big, Beautiful Bill”... by a vote of 218-214. Virginia lawmakers instantly released statements: US Representative Ben Cline (R-VA 6): “Today,...
Regional EMS leaders look for state funding changes in Virginia
WCYB - Virginia
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Three EMS agencies in our region — Pennington Gap EMS, Scott County Life Saving Crew, Bristol Life Saving Crew — all at risk of closure, this year alone. Now, regional emergency medical services leaders are hoping to make changes to the way the...
Energy demands, regulations and federal funding challenge Virginia Clean Economy Act
Henrico Citizen - Virginia
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By Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury In July 2020, the Virginia Clean Economy Act went into effect, setting the commonwealth on a path towards zero-emissions in its energy production by 2050. The lofty goals were designed to combat climate change...
Nonpartisan group calls for moratorium on AI regulation in Virginia, warns of regulatory 'chaos'
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 3, 2025
By CP StaffThursday, July 03, 2025 iStock/Chor muangPublic policy advocates in Virginia are urging officials to hold off for at least a decade on any state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulations to allow Congress to take the lead. The...
Low cattle supply and high demand lead to higher beef prices for consumers
WSET - Virginia
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va (WSET) — The cost of cattle is reaching unprecedented heights, but not for the reasons one might expect. Hunter Johnson, a local cow and calf producer, explained that the rising expenses of essential farming inputs are...
Energy and Commerce leadership shuffle planned
E&E News
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July 3, 2025
Virginia Republican Rep. Morgan Griffith is in line to become the next chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, said three people familiar with the announcement granted anonymity to discuss the plan. “There’s a good...
4-star OT Thomas Wilder commits to Virginia Tech
On3
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July 3, 2025
Virginia Beach (Va.) Green Run four-star offensive tackle Thomas Wilder has committed to Virginia Tech, he announced on Thursday. He chose the in-state Hokies over Maryland and Penn State. Wilder is the No. 383 overall prospect and No. 31 OT in...
Four-star OT Thomas Wilder commits to Virginia Tech, and will bring lofty goals
247Sports - Tennessee
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Thomas Wilder was halfway through his freshman season when Virginia Tech extended an offer, and it came with meaning. In the past two-and-a-half years, no program recruited the four-star offensive tackle harder than the Hokies, and it paid off...
Virginia Officials Stress Fireworks Safety this Fourth of July
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia
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July 3, 2025
(WYDaily file/ Courtesy of Pixabay) CHARLOTTESVILLE — As communities across Virginia prepare for Fourth of July festivities, state officials are urging residents to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly. State officials said that fireworks...
Cody Jinks’ Opener, Ward Davis, Rips Canadian Officials For Denying Entry To Production Trucks: “Kept A Lot Of People From Going To Work”
Whiskey Riff
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July 3, 2025
At least they get to spend 4th of July in America? Yesterday, Cody Jinks announced that his shows this weekend in Canada were canceled because Canadian border officials were not allowing his production trucks across the border. He did not give an...
MAGA Mind Games Will Make America Last In Auto & Solar Industries
CleanTechnica
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July 3, 2025
On July 3, 1985, the movie Back To The Future was released and became the surprise Hollywood box office hit of the summer. It featured Biff Tannen, a small town bully, and his gang of juvenile delinquent pals who liked nothing better than riding...
JUST IN: Man critically injured in ‘flash fire’ at Crystal City construction site
Arlington Now - Virginia
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July 3, 2025
News A man is fighting for his life after being severely burned in an under-construction office building in Crystal City. It happened around 2:15 p.m. at 2011 Crystal Drive, which is being renovated. Initial reports suggest that there was a “flash...
How $2.7 billion RIA Bogart Wealth serves oil industry clients during Middle East conflict
Investment News
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July 3, 2025
“For a lot of our clients, if your income is affected potentially by the rises and falls with oil prices, we want to consider diversifying your portfolio away from your career risk," advisor Patrick Marcinko tells IN. Oil prices inched up...
Fireworks industry says America's 250th celebrations will cost more due to tariffs
FOX Business
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Sky King Fireworks Group President Joe Vanoudenhove discusses the fireworks industry and the impact of inflation. With their near-total reliance on Chinese imports, American fireworks companies have landed squarely in the crosshairs of President...
Virginia sports betting activity grows 17.7% in May while tax revenue tops $10M
Yogonet International
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July 2, 2025
Virginia sportsbooks reported $595 million in wagers for May 2025, up 17.7% year-over-year, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The combined adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached $67.91 million, following a 12.17% hold, the highest...
Virginia lawmakers have flagged Medicaid cuts as a problem in Trump’s tax cut bill
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 2, 2025
As Republican leaders in the House worked Wednesday to drum up the votes to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill, which comes with substantial cuts to programs like Medicaid, two Virginians could be poised to play a pivotal...
Virginia police operation 'Caught in the Web' exposes online child predators, 16 arrested
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) announced the arrest of 16 individuals from across the U.S. and Canada who were engaged in predatory acts online targeting minors. The arrests were part of a months-long...