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Virginia became a colony in 1624 and entered the union on June 25, 1788, the tenth state to do so. Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, the “Virgin Queen” and is also …

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Instruction in Virginia's public schools is guided by the Standards of Learning (SOL). The standards describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in …

Jul 29, 2025 · The minimum wage applies to most employees in Virginia, including full-time, part-time, and temporary workers. However, certain exemptions exist, such as for some seasonal …

Sep 25, 2025 · If the bank account where you received your Virginia refund by direct deposit is closed or otherwise unavailable, you’ll receive your rebate by paper check in the mail. Some …

Dec 17, 2024 · “The past year has been challenging for Virginia’s EMS system, including the staff in the Office of EMS, a team that has been incredibly resilient and steadfast in continuing the …

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Feb 27, 2025 · The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning represent "best in class" standards and comprise the mathematics content that teachers in Virginia are expected to teach and …