Examines the increase in the percentage of foreign-born people in Virginia’s population since 1970 and the shift in country of origin for the immigrants. From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia
https://governor.virginia.gov/media/2473/commissionmilitaryinstallsanddefenseactivities.pdf
First report of a group created by 2013 Executive Order of the Governor to prepare Virginia’s response to further possible Defense Department base closing proposals and prepare recommendations for strengthening the state’s relationship with the military. From the Commission
Ruling by federal district court judge Arenda Wright Allen that Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. From Justia.com
https://governor.virginia.gov/news/newsarticle?articleId=3445
Provides the text of Executive Order #8 which brings public and private sector experts together to make Virginia a leader among states in cyber security. From the Governor’s Office
http://leg2.state.va.us/dls/h&sdocs.nsf/By+Year/SD82014/$file/SD8.pdf
Report on how well the Medicaid program is serving the health needs of Virginia residents. Among the findings: that enrollees in some parts of the state may have difficulty obtaining primary care, outpatient hospital services, and psychiatric care. From the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
http://jlarc.virginia.gov/reports/Rpt450.pdf
Traces higher costs and spending to increased student enrollment, more teaching in expensive STEM and health fields, and increasing emphasis on research. Finds that faculty salaries are below national benchmarks of competitiveness. From the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Discusses how people perceive dangers from storms like hurricanes and why they respond to calls for evacuation the way they do. From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia
Records a 20% drop in the first week of tolls on the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels and traces change in flow of traffic volume on Southside. From the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission