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Lawmakers have proposed additional money, reporting requirements for Virginia’s tuition waiver program for families of killed or injured veterans.

Plus: A congressman from Virginia is co-sponsoring a bill to terminate the U.S. Department of Education, a bill outlawing lying to minors during interrogations passed the General Assembly — and other Central Virginia news.

In the podcast: A bill outlawing lying to minors in interrogations passes state Senate; ACRJ begins $49M renovation.

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2/19/25 - Lawmakers seek additional military tuition program funds.

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Lawmakers have proposed additional money, reporting requirements for Virginia’s tuition waiver program for families of killed or injured veterans.

In the podcast: A bill outlawing lying to minors in interrogations passes state Senate; ACRJ begins $49M renovation.

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3/26/24 - Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and Richmond council considers downtown infrastructure study 6:19

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03/25/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed budget amendments are out. 6:17

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3/24/25 - VCU Board of Visitors moves to eliminate DEI office 7:17

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Did it feel like last Thursday–Friday was filled with breaking news, or was that just us? Get caught up on the latest about VCU’s DEI office, the US Department of Education, the upcoming state budget amendments — and more Central Virginia news.

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BizSense Beat: Henrico's arena, Richmond's high-rise, Petersburg's casino 5:04

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3/21/25 - VMI researchers examine risk factors for veteran suicide 5:52

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Reporter Dean Mirshahi speaks with Maj. Michael LaRocca, a Virginia Military Institute professor. Note: This episode discusses mental health, illness and suicide. Mental health and suicide prevention resources In emergency situations, call 988 or 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 Deaf or Hard of Hearing? 1-800-799-4889 En Español: 1-888-628-9454 Mental Health America of Virginia Warm Line : 1-866-400-MHAV (6428) Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Spanish Services (Friday and Saturday), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Text/Chat Support (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Veterans Crisis Line & Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 Crisis Text Line: 741-741…

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3/20/25 - VCU program among several to receive halted grant funds 6:34

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3/19/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks: How does Richmond ensure safe drinking water? 10:29

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3/18/25: Mayor Avula to submit first budget next week 6:43

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3/17/25 - Richmonders call on mayor to continue mobile home repairs fund 5:15

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BizSense Beat: Southside Speedway deal, JXN Project grant, Hadad's Lake auction, Supper Club opens 5:04

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3/14/25 - Veterans Affairs employees in Richmond let go; GoochlandCares CEO; Dominion to test AI 8:23

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03/13/25 - Hanover County lost a court case against a resident seeking public records about its sheriff's department. 5:55

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3/12/25: Dominion Energy projects that electric bills could rise over the next 15 years, but why? 4:30

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03/11/25 - Richmond makes progress on Complete Streets project 4:45

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3/10/25 - UVA’s Board of Visitors dissolved the school’s DEI office 5:35

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