Interracial marriages gain protection under new law on Capitol Hill
In Richmond and beyond, activists and couples greet the Respect for Marriage Act as a safeguard for interracial marriages along with same sex unions. The measure, advancing after Senate passage, echoes Loving v Virginia and raises concerns about backsliding after Roe v Wade overturn.
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Richmond
Caroline County
Mildred Jeter
Richard Loving
Virginia
Loving
Senate
Vilayto
Congress
Derek Mize
Atlanta
Jonathan Gregg
Supreme Court
Mize
Gregg
Angelo Villagomez
Think Tank
Center For American Progress
Villagomez
Mariana Islands
Eden Villagomez
Washington, D.C
Roe v. Wade
Rent case against mobile home parks faces court action
Mountain State Justice files against Smith Management and Homes of America over rent hikes at Gardner Estates Elk View Country Roads Delaney and Shadow Wood. Plaintiffs claim rents rose to double previous amounts amid ongoing sewage drainage and maintenance problems. Judge Swope orders health department inspections and a corrective action plan while considering a special master to oversee fixes and noting legislative changes may be required.
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Mountain State Justice
Smith Management LLC
Homes of America LLC
Gardner Estates
Elk View
Country Roads
Delaney
Shadow Wood
Lynette Blevins
Mercer County
Blevins
Rachel Ann Duncan
Princeton
Duncan
Mercer County Health Department
Mountain State
Adam Wolfe
Xenia Cunningham
Todd
Cunningham
Kinney
Health Department
Brian Cochran
Bonnie Allen
Wolfe
Michael Bragg
Homes of America
Swope
Bren Pomponio
Pomponio
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Senators urge faster federal land permits for broadband
A letter from senators urges Congress and federal agencies to speed permitting on federal lands. It notes the government owns 45.9 percent of land in 11 western states and about 28 percent nationwide, arguing delays hold up broadband funding and rural development. They call for expedited timelines, fee waivers, and more staff, with questions on funding and plans. Charles Boothe at bottom line.com is listed as contact.
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Congress
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bottonline
Community Christmas Tree campaign nears goal with $31,218 raised
The Little Jimmie campaign reports $150 contributions on a Wednesday, bringing year-to-date to $31,218 with $13,782 still needed to reach the $45,000 2022 target. Readers urged to donate via PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV or online at bdtonline.com/donate.
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Telegraph
Bluefield
Bdtonline
Virginia governor seeks review of COVID penalties
Gov. Glenn Youngkin calls for a statewide review of COVID-19 penalties imposed by the Northam administration. He vows to forgive fines, restore licenses, and end “draconian” COVID-era actions while noting exceptions for hospital and care facility safety rules. The proposal aims to address business closures and related economic harm from the prior administration.
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Northam
Youngkin
General Assembly
COVID
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