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Governor Glenn Youngkin on the Commutation of Sentence for Sergeant Wesley Shifflett  

RICHMOND, VA MARCH 3, 2025 – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued the following statement after commuting the sentence for former Fairfax County Police Department Sergeant Wesley Shifflett:   “I have today used the executive clemency authority granted to me by the Constitution of Virginia and commuted the sentence imposed on Sgt. Wesley Shifflett who was convicted of… Read More Governor Glenn Youngkin on the Commutation of Sentence for Sergeant Wesley Shifflett  

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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Knott, Pike, Perry, Martin and Floyd Counties in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky March 2, 2025 – Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Knott and Floyd counties today, March 2, in areas affected by the February floods. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides… Read More Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Knott, Pike, Perry, Martin and Floyd Counties in Kentucky

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Over $23.6 Million in Community Development Block Grants Announced

Funding will support housing rehabilitation, water and sewer improvements, and community service facility enhancements  RICHMOND, VA – – – On February 6, 2025, more than $23.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for 33 projects across the Commonwealth were announced by the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development. The funding will support projects… Read More Over $23.6 Million in Community Development Block Grants Announced

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Virginia Dept. of Corrections K9 Officers to Receive Donation of Body Armor

RICHMOND – Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Anubis, Ben, Cash, Farron, Micky, Rio, Speedy, and Tango will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. All the vests were sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In… Read More Virginia Dept. of Corrections K9 Officers to Receive Donation of Body Armor

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VADOC Sees 39% Increase in Students Earning High School Equivalency in 2024

RICHMOND — In 2024, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) achieved an excellent year with 596 incarcerated students earning their High School Equivalency (HSE, commonly referred to as GED). This represents a 39% increase from 2023, when 430 students earned their HSE. The 596 students who received their HSE is the highest number for the VADOC since… Read More VADOC Sees 39% Increase in Students Earning High School Equivalency in 2024

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