Henrico Schools approved a $881 million budget last year, and school system officials are looking to increase their budget by $33 million in the coming fiscal year. It takes a lot of money to run a school system – but what is all that money spent on? Last year, HCPS’ budget
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A bill that would regulate the prescription and dispensing of so-called “magic mushrooms” in Virginia passed the House Tuesday. SB1135, which had already passed the Senate, was approved 51-45 in a nearly party-line vote with one Republican in favor. It directs the Board of Pharmacy,“to promulgate regulations that allow
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Virginia Democrats advanced a series of gun control bills this legislative session that now head to the governor’s office despite resistance from Republicans and gun advocates. Gov. Glenn Youngkin is expected to veto the restrictions, as he has in previous years. Several of the bills that the Democratic-controlled General
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A bill aimed at enhancing professional development opportunities for school employees and healthcare professionals working with students with autism spectrum disorder passed the Senate and House unanimously. SB1293, proposed by Sen. William Stanley, R-Franklin County, directs the Board of Education to provide guidance and optional yearly training for staff who
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