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WEB3 days ago · The Mercury brings you coverage of the commonwealth's biggest issues from a team of veteran Virginia journalists. View our Republishing Guidelines. We’re part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. Our stories may be republished online or in print under …
Geothermal energy is having a moment. Could it power Virginia’s …
WEB5 days ago · A global estimate suggests the industry could eventually produce 4,600 GW of electricity at a cost of 50 euros (around $55) per megawatt-hour or less. In 2022 DOE launched an “Earthshot Initiative” to reduce the cost of enhanced geothermal energy in the U.S. to $45 per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2035.
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WEBSep 11, 2018 · BY: Markus Schmidt - September 6, 2024. Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the nation’s first Black female governor. Sears made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black woman in the commonwealth to hold statewide office ...
Virginia’s future concerning vehicle electrification is bright, but ...
WEB5 days ago · In Fairfax, the school division purchased 73 electric buses, most of which were paid for by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a competitive grant from Dominion Energy. The Fairfax County Joint Environmental Task Force, a group that worked to address climate change and environmental sustainability, provided assistance in purchasing three electric buses.
Where do Virginia congressional candidates in key districts stand …
WEB6 days ago · As Election Day draws closer, The Mercury asked candidates in four key Virginia congressional races — Districts 2, 7, 9 and 10 — to share their views and policy plans on the issues that most impact the commonwealth, and reviewed their positions on their campaign websites, social media pages, and in other media.
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WEBThe Virginia Mercury is an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy. The Mercury launched in 2018 to bring a fresh perspective to coverage of the state’s biggest political and policy issues and fill the gaps in statehouse reporting created by a shrinking media industry. The Mercury is an affiliate of States […]
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WEB4 days ago · BY: Markus Schmidt - August 20, 2024. One month after announcing her White House bid to succeed President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slim three-point lead over former President Donald Trump (47-44%) in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia, according to a new poll released Tuesday by …
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WEBJan 1, 2024 · 1. Virginia Democrats triumph in statehouse elections, reducing Youngkin’s power. The rest of the country may already be fixated on the 2024 presidential election, but Virginians were clearly more concerned with who they were sending to Richmond for the last two years of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. …
Virginia’s highest tax bracket starts at $17K. Some say it’s time for ...
WEBNov 4, 2022 · Under Virginia’s state income tax system, the highest tax bracket starts at just $17,000, a number that hasn’t changed since 1990. Because the brackets stayed the same as incomes rose over three decades of inflation, more and more of the money Virginians make is now taxed at the highest rate of 5.75%, according to a new state report.
Virginia lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated people, signaling …
WEBMay 14, 2021 · Virginia is dropping most of its mask requirements for fully vaccinated people beginning this weekend and, in two weeks, will end all remaining social distancing and capacity restrictions on businesses, Gov. Ralph Northam said Friday. The announcement, which marks Virginia’s most dramatic return to pre-COVID life since the pandemic began, follows new CDC guidelines announced […]
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