State Tipoffs Involving Virginia
DoHS Reports Continued Decrease in Overdose Deaths, Announces 2025-2030 SUD Prevention Plan
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 28 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on Dec. 27, 2024:
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) and Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, alongside the release of the agency's 2025-2030 One State One Vision West Virginia Substance Use Primary Prevention Strategic Plan aimed at sustainin
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Fairfax County Public Schools: Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 24 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Dec. 23, 2024:
Hello Team FCPS!
What an amazing close to December classes and wow, what an amazing week !! ... and all through the school division many creatures are stirring and the excitement is contagious. It is such a beautiful time of the year with such a generous spirit abounding. I recently received a holiday note that reminded me that; "This season
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Va. A.G. Miyares Urges SCOTUS to Uphold Divest-Or-Ban Law Against TikTok
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Dec. 27, 2024:
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting a federal statute addressing the national security and data privacy threats posed by TikTok. The Court is scheduled to hear arguments on the case on January 10, 2025.
In April 2024, the bipartisan Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Appl
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Va. Gov. Youngkin Announces 81 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation in 2025
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2024:
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Program will generate more than $5.6M in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 324 tourism-oriented businesses and partners
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $812,139 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 81 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)'s Special Events & Festivals
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Va. Gov. Youngkin Announces 9 New Designated Virginia Main Street Communities
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 24 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2024:
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Designated Main Streets can access resources to advance downtown revitalization and business development
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Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced nine new organizations for the Advancing Virginia Main Street Designation. The newly designated communities will receive intensive services to help strengthen their downtowns, including market analysis, marketplace developm
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