Eric Burk
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network.
Del. Anderson and VA-02 Candidate Altman Seeking Injunction Against Barnes and Noble
Delegate Tim Anderson (R-Virginia Beach) is seeking an injunction against Barnes & Noble because the retailer doesn’t limit access to books with mature content....
USDA Agents Raid and Seize Dogs at Beagle-Breeder-for Testing Envigo
USDA agents and other authorities raided beagle-breeder-for-testing Envigo’s Cumberland facility and seized 145 dogs that were in “acute distress” on Wednesday, according to a lawsuit...
Youngkin, Miyares, and Earle-Sears Commemorate Armed Forces Day with Ceremonial Bill Signing
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a proclamation honoring Armed Forces Day and ceremonially signed 23 bills focused on veterans and the military. Youngkin, Attorney General...
Youngkin Releases Education Report Finding Sliding Education Performance and Lowered Standards in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s education administration released a report on the heading of Virginia’s education. The release of the report is a major moment for Youngkin, who...
Reps. Wittman, Luria Concerned About Biden Administration’s 30-Year Shipbuilding Plan
Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) are concerned that the Biden administration’s FY 2023 spending plan and an associated 30-year shipbuilding plan...
Sec. of Finance Cummings Says Virginia Recovery Lags Behind Other Southern States
Virginia’s April revenues were strong, largely thanks to a shift in the tax due date, Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings told the Senate Finance...
Youngkin Congratulates Virginia Tech Company for Expansion
Virongy Biosciences, Inc., which develops anti-viral drugs and viral diagnostics, is expanding after recently relocating to the newly opened Northern Virginia Bioscience Center in...
Virginia Scores Second, North Carolina First in Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Rating
Virginia’s hospital network is second in the nation for safety, according to Leapfrog’s Spring 2022 ranking — down one place since fall 2021. North...
In Virginia Tech Commencement, Youngkin Highlights Need for Mentors, Moral Compass, and ‘Grace in...
In a commencement speech at Virginia Tech, Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke about the importance of mentors and a moral compass while criticizing “group-think” in...
Virginia’s April Revenues Up, Budget Compromise Expected by End of May
A new April revenue report shows that Virginia’s revenues have again exceeded forecasts. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office published the report Thursday. He highlighted the...
