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Virginia's obesity epidemic

By Jon Breece | April 18, 2005

Virginia is becoming a fat state. And yes, Virginia ­-- despite being home to Pharrell and Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott -- that is F-A-T, not P-H-A-T. The federal Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, a subset of the Center for Disease Control and Promotion, found 23.7 percent of 1,027 Virginia adult residents contacted in a 2002 telephone survey qualified as being obese. Virginia has had the largest nationwide increase in the percentage of citizens who are obese in the last 12 years. Only 9.9 percent of the 170 Virginians contacted in a 1990 survey qualified as being obese.

Cigarette taxes rising across country

By Jon Breece | December 6, 2004

Richmond overhauled the state's tax code in spring 2004 amid claims of needing to right Virginia's fiscal direction. In addition to raising the state sales tax and beginning a phase-out of tax age deductions, the state approved a 17.5-cent increase on packs of cigarettes effective Sept.

Debate continues over pornography

By Jon Breece | September 20, 2004

Over the last 40 years, pornography has gone from peep shows in dingy alleys to a multi-billion dollar industry which advertises new releases on billboards in Manhattan. The pornography and erotica industry is growing at a seemingly relentless pace.

Virginia primary a rare opportunity

By Jon Breece | February 4, 2004

For the first time in 16 years, Virginia Democrats are holding a presidential primary, which state party officials said they anticipate will have a meaningful impact on the race for the presidential nomination. Last year, the General Assembly approved pushing up the primary from Feb.

Senate bill denies financial aid increase

By Jon Breece | January 29, 2004

The United States Senate last week passed an omnibus spending measure that shot down a Department of Education proposal to change the federal aid formula while also approving many transportation and building projects throughout Virginia.

Virginia honors teachers with state's top award

By Jon Breece | January 23, 2004

University Psychology Prof. John Haidt was one of 11 teachers recognized with the Commonwealth's highest award for collegiate faculty members. As a recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award, Haidt will receive $4,000 and a plaque from the State Council for Higher Education. Eighty-six faculty members were nominated for the honor from 35 member institutions, representing approximately 10,000 faculty members. The award has been bestowed on designated Commonwealth teachers since 1987. Other winners come from a wide swath of universities in the state.

Bush proposes increase for Pell grants

By Jon Breece | January 23, 2004

President George W. Bush outlined greater support for community colleges and an increase in Pell grants in his State of the Union address Tuesday and remarks made Wednesday at Owens Community College in Ohio. Both tantalizing proposals have one local community college president and financial offices salivating. "I propose increasing our support for America's fine community colleges, so they can ... train workers for industries that are creating the most new jobs," Bush said in his 54-minute State of the Union address in which gave few specifics about the proposed aid. In further aiding the community college system, "We'll help more and more Americans to join in the growing prosperity of our country," he said.

Drug bust nets arrests

By Jon Breece | January 23, 2004

Local narcotic agents seized nearly $150,000 of drugs Wednesday, according to WINA. The Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force took three alleged dealers into custody during the bust. According to WINA, police said the ring operated out of motel rooms and had other operatives in the area.

RIAA reignites efforts to curb illegal file-sharing

By Jon Breece | January 22, 2004

The Recording Industry Association of America renewed its campaign against Internet music swappers despite a December court ruling that could hamper the speed and tenacity of industry efforts. The recording association filed four lawsuits in federal courts in New York City and Washington, D.C.

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