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Bill proposed would give undocumented Virginians in-state tuition

By Alia Sharif , Jiaer Zhuang and Henry Pflager | February 12, 2014

The Higher Education Equity Act, HB 747, would grant eligibility for alien children if he or she has attended a high school in Virginia for at least three years, graduated from a Virginia high school or received a General Education Development certificate in Virginia, enrolled in a Virginia college or University, has been approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals by the U.S.

Students can purchase parking passes for the Emmet/Ivy and University Hall parking lots for $18 a month, or in some cases they can purchase on-site parking in their residence areas for $40 a month. There are no current plans to expand parking availability, Parking and Transportation Director Rebecca White said, and parking at closer locations — including the Central Grounds Garage, pictured above — remains prohibitively expensive for many students and staff.
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University parking reaches limit

By Caelainn Carney | February 12, 2014

For those who have a car on Grounds, finding a convenient and affordable parking space is a daily concern. Student enrollment has increased in recent years, creating a higher demand for parking spaces. A point of contention among faculty, students and administrative officials is whether the University’s current capacity for parking is appropriate given strong, and increasing, demand.

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Superintendent Pam Moran’s funding request passed by School Board 6-1

By Catherine Valentine | February 11, 2014

The Albemarle County School Board voted 6-1 last Tuesday to proceed with Superintendent Pam Moran’s $164.28 million funding request. Board members convened to determine if the budget request needed adjustments before sending the proposal to the Board of Supervisors for approval, ultimately deciding to pass Moran’s request in its initial form.

The south portico of the Virginia State Capitol, in Richmond, VA, with the Senate, left, and House of Delegates (right) chambers. Photo taken Monday, April 23, 2007.
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Ethics reform bill passes Senate

By Leopold Spohngellert | February 11, 2014

The Virginia Senate passed an ethics reform bill in a 39-1 vote Monday. The bill will limit donations and increase oversight of lobbyists and special interest groups. The bill comes in the wake of a national scandal surrounding former Gov. Bob McDonnell, who was indicted on federal corruption charges Jan. 21.

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City Council adopts “complete streets” policy

February 11, 2014

Charlottesville City Council adopted a “complete streets” resolution earlier this month to ensure future roads will accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and tree-lined roadways. “[The new policy will] ensure that transportation infrastructure investments support the making of an attractive, healthy, and safe, walkable and bike-able Charlottesville,” according to Council’s agenda.

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Virginia Senate passes mental health reforms

By Jordan Bower | February 11, 2014

The Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill titled SB 260 Monday which will reform the mental health system in Virginia. The bill was introduced last month by Senator Creigh Deeds following the tragic incident in which his son, Gus Deeds, attacked and stabbed the senator, before taking his own life.

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