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☆ A Norwegian fisherman accidentally caught a US submarine in his nets
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Norwegian fisherman caught a US submarine in his nets this week. The US Navy has sent several vessels into nearby waters in recent months amid tensions with Russia. AdvertisementA Norwegian fisherman made a surprising catch on Monday in the form of a US submarine. In June, the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee and the cruiser USS Normandy were deployed to the Norwegian Sea in response to Russian maneuvers, defense news site Army Recognition reported. AdvertisementIn September, US lawmakers expressed concerns about delays and soaring costs in building new vessels, including Virginia-class submarines, particularly in light of China's recent naval expansions.

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Pennsylvania Senate: Although Trump is projected to win Pennsylvania, the Senate race there is still too close to call. Colorado's 8th District: Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo is locked in a tight race in the Denver suburbs against Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans. Ohio's 9th District: Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur is locked in an extremely tight race with GOP state Rep. Derek Merrin. Texas' 34th District: Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez faces a rematch against former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores, with Gonzalez slightly ahead. Washington's 4th District: Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse narrowly leads Republican former NASCAR driver Jerrod Sessler.

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A federal judge on Friday granted a Department of Justice request to block Virginia from systematically removing alleged noncitizens from the voter rolls this close to an election. "All of the eligible voters who were wrongfully purged from the voter rolls will now be able to cast their ballots," Snow said. The Justice Department said in a previous filing that 43 people removed from rolls in Prince William County were likely U.S. citizens. States are barred from systematically removing people from voters rolls within 90 days of an election under the National Voter Registration Act. A lawyer for the state of Virginia, Charles Cooper, defended the program in court Thursday, arguing, “There are going to be hundreds of noncitizens back on these rolls.

Persons: Patricia Giles, “, ” Giles, Ryan Snow, Snow, Prince William County, Judge Giles, Glenn Youngkin, ”, Charles Cooper Organizations: Justice, U.S, ’, Civil, Justice Department, Gov, Appeals, Supreme, Republican, Department of Motor Vehicles Locations: Virginia, Prince William

A federal judge on Friday blocked Virginia from purging its voter rolls of alleged noncitizens and ordered the state to reinstate more than 1,600 people who had already been bounced from those lists. Judge Patricia Giles in her ruling agreed with arguments by the U.S. Department of Justice, which said that the purge ordered by Gov. Federal law bars states from systematically removing people from voter rolls within 90 days of an election. The DOJ said in a court filing that 43 people in Prince William County who had been removed from voter rolls were likely U.S. citizens, and lawyers earlier this week confirmed that 18 American citizens were removed from voter rolls. Giles said it was "not happenstance" that Youngkin had issued his executive order to purge the voter rolls exactly 90 days before Election Day.

Persons: noncitizens, Patricia Giles, Glenn Youngkin, Giles, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Prince William County, Youngkin, Virginia's, Charles Cooper, Cooper Organizations: Elena Bozeman Government Center, U.S . Department of Justice, Gov, White, of Motor Vehicles, DOJ Locations: Arlington , Virginia, Virginia, U.S, Alexandria , Virginia, United States, Prince

☆ Amazon goes nuclear, to invest more than $500 million to develop small module reactors
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon Web Services is investing over $500 million in nuclear power, announcing three projects from Virginia to Washington State. Amazon is the latest large tech company to buy into nuclear power to fuel the growing demands from data centers. "Amazon and X-energy are poised to define the future of advanced nuclear energy in the commercial marketplace," said X-energy CEO J. Clay Sell. Last spring, AWS invested in a nuclear energy project with Talen Energy , signing an agreement to purchase nuclear power from the company's existing Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, a nuclear power station in Salem Township, Pennsylvania. AWS also purchased the adjacent, nuclear-powered data center campus from Talen for $650 million.

Persons: It's, there's, Matthew Garman, Bob Blue, Glenn Youngkin, Youngkin, Garman, Ken Griffin, Clay Sell Organizations: Amazon, Services, Washington State, AWS, Dominion Energy, Nuclear, Google, Kairos, Constellation Energy, Microsoft, Dominion, Gov, Energy, Fund, Citadel, Ares Management Corporation, NGP, University of Michigan, Talen Energy, Susquehanna Steam Electric Locations: Virginia, Washington, Dominion's, SMRs, U.S, Northern Virginia, Loudon County, Washington State, Northwest, Maryland, Salem Township , Pennsylvania, Talen

☆ Election betting: Appeals court fast-tracks CFTC challenge to Kalshi political bets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A federal appeals court has fast-tracked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's case challenging the right of the event exchange Kalshi to offer U.S. political election contracts. Kalshi touted its presidential election contracts on electronic signs in New York City's Times Square over the weekend. The CFTC told the appellate court that election contracts "are susceptible to market manipulation" and also pose a risk to election integrity or how the public views the integrity of elections. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour, in a statement, said his company is "confident" that the law allows election contracts. As of Monday, Kalshi had booked more than $7 million in contracts on the presidential election outcome.

Persons: Kalshi, Tarek Mansour, Mansour, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: Long, Fitness Center, Interactive, U.S, Senate, New York City's, Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, CFTC, Washington , D.C Locations: Virginia's, Arlington , Virginia, New York, U.S, Washington ,

☆ The hidden value of a college degree: Graduates are much more likely to have friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementIn recent years, many young people have questioned whether the benefits of a college degree are worth the cost of tuition. According to a new survey, college graduates appear to have a clear edge in one area: their social lives. However, the widespread decline in socialization in recent decades has been steeper for people without a college degree. AdvertisementAdditionally, people without a college degree may also be more likely to work multiple jobs, or have roles with unpredictable hours, Pressler said. Going to college can be a "supercharger of relationships"Of course, some of the social benefits of a college degree date back to the connections fostered on campuses.

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Republicans stand a good chance of erasing the Democrats’ narrow 51-49 Senate majority in November, a hard reality that complicates Harris' transition planning. Members of Harris’ transition team have studied that one — the handoff from Ronald Reagan to George H.W. Harris' team is operating under an unusually compressed timeline and is still building the basic apparatus needed to vet potential hires and staff an administration. Last month, Harris' campaign appointed Yohannes Abraham to run the team that is preparing for a transfer of power. He came to his new role with direct experience, having been executive director of Biden’s transition in 2020.

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☆ The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month. The state's affordability ranking comes from "a low cost of living, low property taxes and affordable homeowners insurance," the report said. West Virginia is followed by Mississippi and Indiana, rounding out the top three. Here are the 10 most affordable states in the U.S. for retirement, according to Bankrate:The report's data came from a variety of sources, including the Tax Foundation and the Council for Community and Economic Research. 1 most affordable stateOn average, West Virginia's cost of living is 9% lower than the rest of the country, according to RentCafe.

Persons: MoneyGeek Organizations: Tax Foundation, Council for Community, Economic Research, Social Security, West Locations: lounging, West Virginia, U.S, Mississippi, Indiana

☆ The most—and least—expensive U.S. states based on average monthly costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

doxo's report found that Hawaii's average monthly cost for household bills is 45% above the national average. 1 most expensive U.S. state based on monthly costs: HawaiiHawaii is still the most expensive state based on the cost of monthly household bills. The doxo report found that the average monthly bill for a mortgage in Hawaii is $2,576, while the average rent is $1,983. 1 least expensive state based on monthly costs: West VirginiaFor the second year in a row, West Virginia ranked as the least expensive state based on monthly costs. Top 10 least expensive states based on monthly costs

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☆ Golden Opportunity to Boost Job, Labor Market: Raise the Minimum Wage
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The federal minimum wage, which has been stuck at $7.25 an hour for 15 years. Given the situation, here's an idea: Why not raise the federal minimum wage right now? Getting anything done legislatively is always a challenge, especially in an election year, but polls indicate a higher minimum wage is broadly popular. AdvertisementOnce the minimum wage gets so high that it starts to cause a bunch of job loss, that's a problem. If a higher minimum wage lifts millions of people out of poverty, that's incredible.

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☆ Rapid renewable energy growth leads FBI to warn hackers will hit new, vulnerable power supply
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Michelle Castillo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Government incentives, including the Inflation Reduction Act, have encouraged individuals and private ownership groups to invest in clean energy systems. The renewable energy industry's rapid expansion in the U.S. in some cases is occurring without traditional utility protocols and regulations. The boom in renewable energy has also led manufacturers of products and services to ramp up their offerings. Inverters connected to the internet, in particular, could be controlled by hackers to reduce output or overheat home energy systems. Other major players in the U.S. utilities and renewable energy sector, including Next Era Energy, Constellation, Enphase Energy, First Solar and Sunrun, did not respond to requests for comment.

Persons: Jim Hempstead, SEIA, Bheshaj Krishnappa, Freddie Mac, Moody's, Jim Guinn Organizations: FBI, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Metropolitan Washington Council, Governments, Department of Defense, U.S ., Solar Energy Industries Association, Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, Constellation Energy, Corporation, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, GE Vernova, Constellation, Enphase Energy Locations: U.S, California , Utah, Wyoming, United States, China, Russia, Iran, cyberattacks

☆ Site readiness is key for Top States infrastructure ranking
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSite readiness is key for Top States infrastructure rankingThe Site Selectors Guild, which gathered some of the data on site readiness for the CNBC study, said Virginia's program is one of the most advanced and well funded of its kind in the nation.

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☆ America's 10 best states for infrastructure, where you can rely on roads, bridges, airports, power, and internet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

To rate each state's infrastructure, we look at roads, bridges, ports and airports. New in 2024, we evaluate so-called site readiness programs set up in many states to link companies with shovel-ready sites. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama offers one of the more robust site readiness programs in the nation. Roads, bridges, and broadband are also in excellent shape in Tennessee. A respectable 24% of the state's power comes from renewable energy, putting it in the top half of states.

Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Buttigieg, Gary Hershorn, Brad Lander, Kathy Hochul, Luke Sharrett, Liam Kennedy, Chicago —, Carl Sandburg, Minnesotans, Tim Walz, Nathan Howard, — Virginia, Caitlin O'Hara, Elijah Nouvelage Organizations: Infrastructure Law, CNBC, Law, Business, Empire, Hudson, Corbis, Census, Gov, Indiana, CSX Corp, Bloomberg, Getty, Crossroads of America, U.S . Surface Transportation, Hoosier State, of Energy, Street Foundation, Economic Development, Alabama, Tennessee Downtown, Istock, Volunteer State, Energy Department, Illinois Metra, Chicago, Railroads, Census Bureau, Surface Transportation, Traffic, Midway, Chicago Department of Aviation, Lincoln, Minnesota, Jimkruger, Minnesota's Department of Economic, The Utah Department of Transportation, Beehive State, Planners, Virginia, Amazon.com Inc, —, Washington Post, Georgia Passengers, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport Locations: States, York, Manhattan, New York City, New York, Ohio, Clarksville , Indiana, U.S, Indiana, Alabama, Trinity , Alabama, Yellowhammer State, Tennessee Downtown Nashville , Tennessee, Tennessee, Illinois, Chicago, Rudybalasko, Texas, Minneapolis , Minnesota, Mississippi, Minneapolis, Utah, Salt Lake City, Beehive, Farmington, Ashburn , Virginia, Northern Virginia, Arizona, Phoenix , Arizona, Atlanta , Georgia

☆ 15 U.S. states with the lowest cost of living—a single person can live there comfortably on $20 an hour
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As a single person, you'll need an annual income of $40,000 to cover basic expenses in the cheapest U.S. states, according to a recent SmartAsset analysis. The state with the lowest costs of living is West Virginia, closely followed by Arkansas and Oklahoma, the analysis says. In contrast, the most expensive state for a single person is Massachusetts, where a single person needs $58,009 per year to cover basic costs. The difference in basic costs between states is largely due to housing, which tends to be most affordable in rural states. MIT's Living Wage calculator is based on data from various federal agencies, adjusted for inflation as of December 2023.

Organizations: MIT, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNBC Locations: West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, West, U.S, Dakota, Kentucky, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Mexico, Nebraska, Alabama, Missouri, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New York, California

☆ Parenting influencers in Illinois must now pay their children if they feature in videos. Experts say it's about time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewA new law passed in Illinois on July 1 requires parenting influencers to set aside 15% of their earnings for their kids who appear on camera. But, there is a market for family content because it gets good engagement, Varbanova added. "If people stopped watching family content, family vloggers wouldn't exist." Because family content is so successful, it's also tough to give it up. Advertisement"If they appear in all of the videos, they should get at least 50% of the revenue," Varbanova said.

Persons: —, Shreya Nallamothu, Jessica Maddox, Naomi Cahn, Katya Varbanova, shouldn't, Varbanova, influencer Jordan, Lilly Davis, Paul, Momfluencer Ruby Franke, Ruby Franke, Wren, Jacquelyn Paul, TikTok, it's Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business, Associated Press, University of Alabama, AP, The New York Times, University of Virginia's Family Law, School of Law, UVA, Disney Locations: Illinois, Washington , Maryland, California

☆ Extreme heat is making residential power cutoffs by utilities a matter of life and death, and new political target
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

That's when Virginia joins the small but growing ranks of states protecting disconnects during extreme heat. "We have to account for extreme heat outside the normal months of the year that are increasingly hotter now," Aird said. I predict we will see more places experiencing heat crises and heat emergencies. Nearly three million people have their electricity shut off annually because they cannot afford to pay monthly bills, according to the Energy Justice Lab. A majority of states (40) have statutory-based utility disconnection protections that cover specific times of year and vulnerable populations, according to the Energy Justice Lab.

Persons: Virginia sweltering, Lashrecse Aird, Aird, David Konisky, Konisky Organizations: Indiana University, Energy Justice Lab, Energy Justice, Energy, Washington D.C Locations: Virginia, That's, Petersburg

☆ Virginia Democrat robbed of voice by 'Parkinson's on steroids' is first to use text-to-speech device on House floor
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rep. Jennifer Wexton became the first to use a text-to-voice app for a speech on the House floor. Wexton has a disease referred to as "Parkinson's on steroids." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAn early-career Virginia Democrat is leaving office following her diagnosis with a disease known as "Parkinson's on steroids," but she's breaking new ground on her way out of the Capitol. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Jennifer Wexton, — Organizations: Service, Virginia Democrat, Capitol ., Republican, Parkinson's, Business Locations: Wexton, Virginia, Virginia's, Congress

☆ Does college still pay? Workers without a degree are doing better than they have in years, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowOutcomes for workers without a degree are improvingIn fact, young adults without a college degree are doing better than they have in years, according to Pew's analysis of government data. Since then, circumstances — and earnings — have continued to rise for workers with just a high school diploma or some college. Improving job opportunities for "new-collar" workers without a degree continues to drive more students away from college. Finishing college puts workers on track to earn a median of $2.8 million over their lifetimes, compared with $1.6 million if they only had a high school diploma, Georgetown's report found. Adults with at least a bachelor's degree report higher financial well-being than adults with lower levels of education, according to a Federal Reserve study on economic well-being of U.S. households.

Persons: Fry, —, Hafeez Lakhani, There's, Pew, Paul Steiner Organizations: Labor, Georgetown University Center, Education, Federal, College, ECMC Group, Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools, Community Education Locations: New York, York, U.S, Virginia's Fairfax County

☆ Port of Virginia is making big changes to become No. 1 on the East Coast for super-sized ocean containerships
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

The dredging project is expected to be completed in Fall 2025, making the Port of Virginia the deepest and widest harbor on the East Coast. "Ultra-large container vessels have challenged every port," said Stephen Edwards, CEO of the Port of Virginia. Edwards said the port was able to quickly absorb Baltimore freight because of the ocean carrier service overlap in calling on the Port of Virginia, Baltimore and Port of New York/New Jersey. In January, the port became the first East Coast port to power all its terminals with 100% clean energy, eight years ahead of the 2032 target it set for that goal. The expansion will increase the fleet at NIT to 152 electric stacking cranes, seven electric rail cranes, and 31 electric ship-to-shore cranes.

Persons: Lori Ann LaRocco, Stephen Edwards, " Edwards, Edwards, It's, Good Hope, D'Andrae Larry, Larry, Jones, monopiles, Monopiles Organizations: NIT, CNBC, U.S ., Commonwealth, Walmart, Maersk, Port, Baltimore, Rail, Norfolk International, Uber, Virginia Department of Transportation, Dominion Energy, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, ClearView Energy Partners, of Ocean Energy, U.S, District of Columbia, Dominion Locations: Port of Virginia, Port, Virginia, U.S . East Coast, Norfolk, Coast, of Virginia, East Coast, U.S, Delaware, South, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, India, Red, Suez, Good, Baltimore, Port of Baltimore, Port of New York, New Jersey, of Virginia's, Commonwealth, Norfolk , Virginia, East, Virginia Beach

☆ Special Education, Inc.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Meghan Morris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

AdvertisementNate Smallwood for BITo some, private equity's business model appears antithetical to special education. (The average public school district in Pennsylvania, where New Story operates the most schools, spends about $23,000 per child across all types of public education. "Private equity has no place in education — especially special education," Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio told BI. For instance, two Pennsylvania education directors left in spring 2023, according to records obtained by BI — one after just months in the role. AdvertisementNickie Coomer, a Colorado College education professor who has written about the privatization of special education, told BI that this data gap is a major regulatory hole, one that private-equity companies are happy to exploit.

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☆ A viral TikTok is igniting a debate over data centers taking over Virginia's countryside
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But a viral TikTok shows that some people aren't happy about what the giant structures are replacing in Northern Virginia. Related storiesOthers pointed out the irony of posting about the issue on a social media platform powered by data centers. Data centers are popping up thanks to billions of dollars of investment and the AI boom. In Loudon County, roughly a 45-minute drive from DC, some residents say they can hear a constant hum from all the data centers in the area. AdvertisementDo you live or work in Northern Virginia or another part of the US where data centers have altered life?

Persons: —, @claireecowles, suara, commenter, they're Organizations: Service, Business, Northern, Northern Virginia Technology Locations: Northern Virginia, Shenandoah, Washington, Virginia, NoVa, Loudon County

☆ LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman and Microsoft's AI chief are backing Abigail Spanberger's 2025 Virginia governor run
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Ellen Thomas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Two of the tech industry's biggest AI champions are backing Rep. Abigail Spanberger's run for governor of Virginia in 2025, campaign finance records show. Hoffman donated $250,000 on November 30, and Scott donated $125,000 on December 22. The donations, representing a total of $500,000 are the three largest individual contributions on record for Spanberger's campaign, which ended 2023 with over $3.6 million in funds received. Aside from their personal connections to the state, Virginia is home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world. Hoffman has previously donated over $300,000 to WinVirginia, a PAC that supports Democratic candidates in the state.

Persons: Abigail Spanberger's, Reid Hoffman, Kevin Scott, Hoffman, Scott, Shannon Hunt, Hunt, Prince William County, they're, Spanberger, Glenn Youngkin, Ohio US Sen, JD Vance, Joe Biden's, Nikki Haley, Ellen Thomas Organizations: Microsoft, Business, Democratic, Spanberger, University of Virginia, Culpeper ., CIA, Virginia Gov, Republican, LinkedIn, Ohio US, Trump Republicans, South Carolina Gov, PAC Locations: Virginia, Greylock, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Richmond, San Francisco Bay, Rural America, Silicon, Hampshire

☆ A lost 22-page transcript discovered at the National Archives reveals the secret history of how Abraham Lincoln pardoned Joe Biden's ancestor
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The shouting match turned physical, and eventually, Robinette injured Alexander with his pocketknife, according to the Post. After a senator from the recently formed state of West Virginia took up the case, Lincoln pardoned Biden's ancestor on September 1, 1864. The area, now in West Virginia, was full of Union supporters and became a key early battleground of the war. He went on to spend one month in the military prison at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, near Key West, Florida, before Lincoln pardoned him.

Persons: —, Joe Biden's, Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln, Biden, Lincoln, Biden's, Moses J, Robinette, John J, Alexander, David Gerleman, he'd, Jane Organizations: Service, Union Army, Washington Post, Post, Business, Army, Potomac, Department, George Mason University, National Archives, Union Locations: splintering, Lincoln, Florida, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington ,, Grafton , Virginia, Allegany County , Maryland, Rappahannock, Fort, Key West , Florida

Glenn Youngkin’s policies on the treatment of transgender students and rule that school districts are not required to follow them. But opponents argue that the policies violate the law by codifying discrimination against transgender students. The lawsuits were filed on behalf of two transgender students: one, a high school student in York County, the other, a middle school student in Hanover County. Ralph Northam’s administration were praised by advocates for transgender students, but many school boards did not adopt them. Some school boards with conservative majorities have adopted the policies, while some liberal-leaning school boards, especially in northern Virginia, have resisted.

Persons: Glenn Youngkin’s, Youngkin, ” Andrew Ewalt, Ralph Northam’s, Jason Miyares, Macaulay Porter, Katherine Goff, Chris Whitley Organizations: —, of Education, Republican Gov, Democratic, York, Virginia Department of, Democratic Gov, Department of Education, Republican, York County School Division, Legislative Affairs, Hanover County Public Schools Locations: RICHMOND, Va, Virginia, York County, Hanover County, Hanover

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