James Madison was born #OTD in 1751. If you'd like to mark the occasion by learning more about the 4th US President, you're in luck as I have an entire series of episodes on him and his presidency for you to check out! #history #POTUS #Madison #VA www.presidenciespodcast.com/categories/0...

Headline, photo with caption, and text from article: Headline: Judge Refuses To Silence Workers Photo: a distinguished looking Black man with a beard and glasses. Caption: AFGE National President Everett Kelley — Oct. 28, 2025 Text: VA Secretary Doug Collins tried to terminate the union contract covering more than 320,000 VA workers. On Friday, a federal judge blocked that from happening. US District Judge Melissa DuBose issued a preliminary injunction ordering Collins to reinstate the collective bargaining agreement. Nurses. Caretakers. Doctors. The termination, Judge DuBose wrote, “seems substantially motivated by the Plaintiffs’ history and frequency of vocally opposing changes to labor policies.” AFGE National President Everett Kelley said: “No one can retaliate against workers for standing up for their rights.” The judge just proved him right.

"VA Secretary Doug Collins tried to terminate the #union contract covering more than 320,000 #VA workers. On Friday, a federal judge blocked that from happening.

#US District Judge Melissa DuBose issued a preliminary injunction ordering Collins to reinstate […]

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Let's go #VA Dems

We need you bad!!!

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#VA #Virginia #Virginians #VABeach #Richmond #Farmville #Radford #Lynchburg #SWVA #SML #Floyd #FranklinCounty #Roanoke #Charlottesville #Christiansburg #Salem #Danville #Arlington #DC #Williamsburg #Norfolk #ScottsCounty #Bedford #Ferrum #Danville #Martinsville

#VA #Virginia #Virginians #VABeach #Richmond #Farmville #Radford #Lynchburg #SWVA #SML #Floyd #FranklinCounty #Roanoke #Charlottesville #Christiansburg #Salem #Danville #Arlington #DC #Williamsburg #Norfolk #ScottsCounty #Bedford #Ferrum #Danville #Martinsville

Momentai, by Konimaru track by Konimaru

⚡️ New single 'Momentai' out now .

konimaru.bandcamp.com/track/momentai

#drumnbass #dnb #breakbeat #junglemusic #junglednb #va

This is how Whisper feels about tomorrow being Monday again!
Just a wee bit of a drama queen but we love her and she loves her daily belly rubs ❤️
#MondayEve #FeelingSilly #AdoptDontShop #VA

Whimsy Waves (Hyper Fin), by Konimaru track by Konimaru

⭐️ Ristar fans—!! I think you'll dig this one .

konimaru.bandcamp.com/track/whimsy...

#dubstep #vgm #drumnbass #breakbeat #junglednb #va

If anyone who wants to get into doing some voice acting, are 20+ and looking for some practice, I'm looking for people who are interested in voicing some of my characters.

This is a small fun thing so I can only pay in promoting your work, but anyone is welcome to join.

#voiceacting #VA

Freedom isn't free.
Including from opioid addiction during crisis.
I wonder if the VA @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social got enough 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐱 (suzetrigine) from Vertex @vertexpharm.bsky.social , 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 for the troops that inevitably get injured?
it is just 16 bucks

#VA #addiction

Senate agriculture committee advances package of conservation, recycling and public‑health bills The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources reported more than a half‑dozen bills to the floor Wednesday, advancing measures on terrapin protections in crab pots, PFAS testing of sewage sludge, conveyance of Fort Whitworth, a mattress recycling program, expanded free fishing days and data‑center generator standards. Several passed by roll calls recorded in committee.

The Virginia Senate Committee has just pushed forward a groundbreaking package of bills aimed at protecting fisheries, enhancing recycling, and addressing public health concerns—signaling a major shift in environmental policy!

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#VA #ChemicalContamination #CitizenPortal

Senate panel backs tier‑4 generator requirement for new data centers; debate centers on existing fleet The Senate agriculture committee reported HB507 to require tier‑4 (or equivalent) generator technology for data centers with air permit applications received on or after July 1, 2026. Supporters cited large NOx reductions and local air‑quality benefits; members pressed DEQ on grandfathering and options for existing generators.

Virginia's Senate committee is taking a bold step to combat air pollution by pushing for new data centers to use cutting-edge tier-4 generator technology starting July 1, 2026!

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#VA #CitizenPortal #EmissionsReduction #AirQuality #EnvironmentalProtection #VirginiaDataCenters

Voice Actors!! Happy National VO day!! ;)

#voiceover #vo #voiceacting #va #voiceactor

White text on a blue background reads, “Judge Orders VA to Reinstate Union Contract for 320,000 Workers”. Underneath, FEDweek is listed as the source.

“Judge Orders VA to Reinstate Union Contract for 320,000 Workers” — FEDweek

#UnionNews #contract #VA

🔞Wild things happen on my ASMR for Gooners....~

❤Thank you for the over 10K Followers on the blue site!

Enjoy the audio!

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#Lewdtuber #ASMR #mouthsounds #VA

Newgrounds Voice Acting Collab 2026 Part 1 We are back for both of your ears!

Good morning. Been feeling sick as a dog the past couple days, spent all yesterday rotting, but- wanted to show off this project I assisted on.

I started on the '24 entry as a VA, and, I was part of the team who elected to take up managing this entry. ❤️

#newgrounds #VA #VO #VoiceActor #VoiceActing

Factions, Foreign Missions, and the Quest for Respect: Monroe Pr… Year(s) Discussed: 1787-1819 This episode tracks James Monroe’s "fits and starts" through early American political history, from his courageous dissent at the Vi…

A new episode is now available! Follow Monroe's journey and all of its twists and turns from the Virginia ratification convention through Napoleonic Europe all the way to the presidency, and believe me, it's quite a journey! #history #POTUS #Monroe #VA www.presidenciespodcast.com/factions-for...

@chrisod on some.pics Eastern Towhee in a pine tree

Eastern Towee at Varina Land Lab this morning.

#birds #RVA #VA

https://chrisod.some.pics/69b6ca164cf0d

@chrisod on some.pics White-throated sparrow on a branch. He should be headed north soon.

White-throated sparrow at Varina Land Lab this AM. #birds #RVA #VA

https://chrisod.some.pics/69b6ca3e08628

📊 30-Year Fixed: Nationwide averages between 6.10%-6.69%.
⏳ 15-Year Fixed: Typically 5.62%-6.00%.
🏡 FHA/VA Loans: Lower rates than conventional, check eligibility!
#MortgageUpdate #30YearFixed #15YearFixed #FHA #VA
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DREDF says a new DOJ–VA MOU could undermine disability rights enforcement and limit accountability for discrimination.
dredf.org/doj-and-va-mou-threatens...

#DisabilityRights #CivilRights #DOJ #VA

Two more!?

#voiceactor #voiceover #audition #shortlist #castingcallclub #character #voiceacting #va #vo

#VA #Virginia #Virginians #VABeach #Richmond #Farmville #Radford #Lynchburg #SWVA #SML #Floyd #FranklinCounty #Roanoke #Charlottesville #Christiansburg #Salem #Danville #Arlington #DC #Williamsburg #Norfolk #ScottsCounty #Bedford #Ferrum #Danville #Martinsville

#VA #Virginia #Virginians #VABeach #Richmond #Farmville #Radford #Lynchburg #SWVA #SML #Floyd #FranklinCounty #Roanoke #Charlottesville #Christiansburg #Salem #Danville #Arlington #DC #Williamsburg #Norfolk #ScottsCounty #Bedford #Ferrum #Danville #Martinsville

House approves conference bills for Avio and Jolt projects, sponsors cite thousands of jobs The House passed Senate Bills 835 and 836, advancing economic-development projects that sponsors said will deliver thousands of jobs and large private investment — SB 835 for Avio (about 1,546 jobs, $538 million) and SB 836 for Jolt (about 1,185 jobs, $301 million). Both measures passed overwhelmingly.

Virginia's House just approved two groundbreaking projects that promise to create over 2,700 jobs and inject nearly $840 million into local economies!

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#VA #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #JobCreation #InvestmentGrowth #VirginiaEconomicDevelopment

House accepts conference report on Virginia Right to Contraception Act The Virginia House of Delegates accepted a conference report on House Bill 6, the Virginia Right to Contraception Act, adopting a compromise definition and a narrowed enforcement approach; the motion passed on a 64–34 vote.

The Virginia House has taken a significant step forward by accepting the conference report on the Right to Contraception Act, expanding access and redefining contraception for medical needs beyond pregnancy.

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#VA #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #VirginiaContraception #Rights

Delegates debate and pass bill allowing injunctive relief for alleged defamatory election media; critics warn of prior restraint The House approved a Senate-origin bill that would allow candidates to seek expedited injunctive relief for allegedly defamatory media within 30 days of an election; critics on the floor warned it could enable court shopping and prior restraint, but the bill passed on a recorded vote.

Virginia's House just passed a controversial bill allowing candidates to silence allegedly defamatory media just weeks before elections, raising serious First Amendment concerns!

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#VA #CitizenPortal #ElectionIntegrity #FreeSpeech #VirginiaElections #MediaAccountability

Delegate presents plan to preserve Oak Hill as state park; conservation fund says trust prevents data center development A delegate asked the Senate subcommittee to back a bill to preserve roughly 1,200 acres in western Loudoun as a state park; the Conservation Fund confirmed trust terms bar development as a data center and the committee carried the bill into budget negotiations (Ayes 14, Noes 0).

A bold initiative is underway to transform 1,200 acres in western Loudoun into a permanent Virginia State Park, ensuring its protection from industrial development!

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#VA #CitizenPortal #RecreationBenefits #VirginiaStateParks

Senate general government committee advances dozens of bills; several carried over for budget or study The Senate subcommittee on general government reported and advanced a broad slate of bills — reporting many with substitutes and carrying several for further work — after votes on a mix of policy and budget items and brief public testimony on a handful of measures.

The Senate General Government subcommittee just advanced a wave of impactful bills, tackling everything from taxation to public safety, while also carrying others for closer budget scrutiny.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #TaxationReform #VirginiaGovernment