Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
Some provisions of the 2017 federal tax law expire at the end of next year, setting off debates about what changes to make to the tax code. (Photo by Douglas…
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
Former President Donald Trump used his emergency powers to construct a border wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. In this photo, construction continues on a new section of the barrier on…
New rules protect pregnant workers, but red states sue over abortion provisions
Women work in a restaurant kitchen in Chicago in March 2023. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a new workplace anti-discrimination law that was passed by Congress with wide bipartisan support,…
New rules protect pregnant workers, but red states sue over abortion provisions
Women work in a restaurant kitchen in Chicago in March 2023. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a new workplace anti-discrimination law that was passed by Congress with wide bipartisan support,…
State says CPS never received referral from police about Boone County child
Department of Human Services Secretary Cynthia Persily, seen here speaking to lawmakers on April 25, 2024 in Charleston, W.Va., said in a statement that Child Protective Services never received an…
The kids aren’t alright: The significance of college counselors and how Virginia falls short
(Getty Images) By Cooper Johnson, Diya Gupta, Macie Simmons, Marianne Jayaraj and Meagan Fay In 1954, ruling on the case of Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court asserted…
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
Former President Donald Trump used his emergency powers to construct a border wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. In this photo, construction continues on a new section of the barrier on…
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to be repaired in Norfolk and more Va. headlines
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “‘Podunk’: GOP hopeful for U.S. Senate denigrates small town paper rather than answering questions about Super PAC.”—Staunton News Leader • “5 Va. colleges…
Redistricting panel asks for public comment on new Michigan Senate voting maps in metro Detroit
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission holds a public hearing in Lansing. Photo by Anna Gustafson This week, the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) finished drawing up 12 options…
Rail yard is $5 million closer to again serving as an economic engine
A steam engine at the repair shop owned by the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. (Photo provided) For Chris Campbell, Estill County is where almost everyone has a connection to the…