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An eighty-year-old federal program allows employers to pay certain adults with disabilities less than minimum wage. Virginia is shutting this program down, and The Washington Post reported on Tuesday that the Biden administration aims to eliminate it nation-wide. It leaves behind a complicated legacy. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports in the second of a two-part story.
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WMRA Daily 1/10/25
Jan 10, 2025 · Senator Tim Kaine, beginning his third term, talks about priorities with a new Republican majority in Washington… Measures before this year’s General Assembly include protecting contraception, ending the car tax, and changing the definition of a first responder… Jeff Schapiro addresses the week in Virginia politics….
WMRA Daily 1/9/25
Jan 9, 2025 · With more snow forecast for Friday night, Skyline Drive remains closed after last weekend’s storm… Meanwhile in Richmond, residents are still under a boil water notice, and the General Assembly is delayed… Southwest Virginia gets more than $46 million in federal aid to deal with damage from Helene….
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Nov 15, 2024 · More than 100 members of Valley Interfaith Action presented a check for $200,000 to the Rockingham County Supervisors Wednesday. It was an attempt to sway county officials to help fund door-to-door public transportation county-wide. WMRA’s Bridget Manley reports.WMRA News
WMRA Daily 10/18/21 - WMRA and WEMC
Oct 18, 2021 · Virginia gets federal money to help keep schools safe for in-person learning… The cost of energy in the commonwealth is rising, and that raises questions about the cost of addressing climate change… A UVa alum receives national recognition for her work in architecture and urban design….