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Because of a Sentara nurse, Virginia operating rooms are now smoke-free
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (511+ words) For decades, public health campaigns have warned citizens about the dangers of smoking " yet in Virginia, smoke remained a hazard inside operating rooms until recently. Surgical smoke is generated when electrosurgical pencils or lasers are used to cut tissue and…...
Trump administration sues California, Virginia over new gun laws
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (297+ words) The two separate lawsuits filed by the Justice Department in federal court say the laws violate the Second Amendment. "The Constitution is not a suggestion, and the Second Amendment is not a second-class right," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said…...
Justice Department sues Virginia over firearm law
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (374+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of State Police Wednesday, saying the state's new law restricting the future sale and purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms violates the Second Amendment. The…...
Judge blocks Virginia from banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (87+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The measure was an unconstitutional attempt to regulate the federal government, said…...
Virginia Beach golfers seek answers as proposed sale of Virginia Beach National moves toward public hearing
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (466+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As the City of Virginia Beach considers selling Virginia Beach National Golf Course, golfers say they want more answers before city leaders make a final decision. On Tuesday night, Dragas hosted a community meeting at the Virginia…...
Virginia first responders form human chain to rescue driver from sinking car that crashed into pond - AOL
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (177+ words) Quick-thinking Virginia first responders formed a human chain to rescue a driver who was trapped in a sinking car after crashing into a pond, dramatic video shows. Fairfax County cops and firefighters waded through a Chantilly pond Sunday afternoon to…...
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (526+ words) State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the latest expansion of access to the drug " which remains illegal at the federal level " through state-level policymaking. Here's what…...
Virginia Credit Union Donates $20, 000 to Virginia Association of First Responders to Support Statewide Training
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (87+ words) New Partnership Also Includes Financial Education Training and Resources for Members of VAFR Founded as the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, VAFR represents more than 22, 000 volunteer rescue squad members and firefighters serving communities across Virginia. The organization provides advocacy,…...
Election Guide: Virginia primaries set stage for mid-term congressional showdown
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (691+ words) Richmond, Va. (7 News) " Virginia's mid-term elections could tip the scale in the balance of power in Congress as several incumbent seats are up for grabs. Early voting is underway in Virginia's August primaries, which will select nominees to send to…...
Budget carries major Virginia policy changes - AOL
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (347+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia lawmakers approved Gov. Abigail Spanberger's 14 budget amendments Monday, completing work on the state's two-year spending plan ahead of the Wednesday's start of the new fiscal year. The Senate and the House of Delegates adopted all 14 amendments…...