Bills to help conserve agricultural land amid development pressures will become law; more …
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Top Headlines from Virginia News Outlets
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
- Bills to help conserve agricultural land amid development pressures will become law. — Virginia Mercury.
- Wise County eyes $3 million courthouse upgrade. — The Coalfield Progress.
- Virginia dementia registry project poised to become state law. — Virginia Mercury.
- Judge rules suit against Virginia felon disenfranchisement rule can proceed. — Virginia Mercury.
- Filibuster slows, doesn’t stop passage of omnibus Roanoke zoning reform. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Economy:
- Advance Auto to pay $1.7 million in retirement plan settlement. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
- Washington County state park feasibility study will wait until at least next year. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).
- Pound receives county, state funds for demolition of bank building. — Kingsport Times News.
Weather:
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs Based on the Article’s Content
- SDG 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities.
- SDG 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.
3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article to Measure Progress Towards the Identified Targets
- Availability of bills and laws related to conserving agricultural land amid development pressures.
- Investment in courthouse upgrades.
- Establishment of a dementia registry project.
- Progress in the suit against Virginia felon disenfranchisement rule.
- Passage of omnibus zoning reform.
- Settlement payment by Advance Auto in a retirement plan case.
- Delay in the feasibility study for a state park.
- Funding for the demolition of a bank building.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities. | Bills and laws related to conserving agricultural land amid development pressures |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements. | Courthouse upgrades, dementia registry project, suit against Virginia felon disenfranchisement rule, omnibus zoning reform, retirement plan settlement payment by Advance Auto, delay in feasibility study for a state park, funding for demolition of a bank building |
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Source: cardinalnews.org
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