Virginia
Disinformation May Be the New Normal, Election Officials Fear
Races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia this year could face election falsehoods.
Counties and States Embrace Fentanyl Test Strips in Battle Against Opioids
Arlington County, Virginia announced that it would begin distributing the strips to addiction-prone people leaving the county jail, the latest in a growing number of government agencies to turn to the tests as a way to prevent overdoses.
Amid State Hospital Closures, a Federal Funding Plan to Shore Up Mental Health Staffing
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed a $485 million spending package to increase high turnover and vacancies at state-run behavioral hospitals, which have struggled during the pandemic.
There Has Never Been a Black Woman Governor. Will Virginia Change That?
Former state delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy is picking up high-profile endorsements from groups that support women and people of color, including Higher Heights. But the Democratic primary hasn’t been easy.
Census Delay Spells Election Chaos for States
Late census numbers endanger the redistricting Republicans need to shore up such suburban districts they could easily lose next year.
How Two States Resolved Problems with PrepMod’s Vaccine Management System
Virginia and Maryland both experienced issues with vaccine appointment link sharing. Virginia opted to develop its own vaccine management platform, while Maryland worked with the vendor.
For States’ Covid Contact Tracing Apps, Privacy Tops Utility
Nearly half the states have or are planning to launch a digital contact tracing system, but critics say the technology has overemphasized privacy at the cost of usefulness.
How One County Helps Low-Income Homeowners Rehab Their Houses
James City County, Virginia tapped federal housing dollars to fund repairs and rebuilding projects that make homes safe and habitable. "Nothing is more affordable than the house you already have," notes a local official.
Northeast ‘Ghost Forests’ Multiply as Waters Rise
COMMENTARY | New research indicates two factors behind the emergence of “ghost forests” filled with dead trees along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England coast.
Black Women are Still Underrepresented in America’s Statehouses, New Report Shows
Georgia has the most Black women in its legislature, at 39, but in many states representation still lags.
The States Where The Most Confederate Symbols Were Removed Last Year
The Southern Poverty Law Center says nationwide over 160 monuments and other symbols came down from public spaces.
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