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With the recent voter registration purge happening, I have a couple questions.
When one goes to register to vote, how is their citizenship verified? The registration form asks for ssn and address but those aren't exactly indicative of citizenship. Is there some sort of database that shows my information like place of birth?
If so, what is this database and how did they get my place of birth?
When I go to vote, they ask for my ID and scan it. How does that determine my eligibility to vote?
I've tried looking around and can't really get a definitive answer on the whole process of how voters are registered and verified.
I'm trying to figure out if certain information is overlooked in the registration process and if a voter purge is necessary.
EDIT: Jeez to the people insinuating I'm asking this question in bad faith or trying to sow doubt, get a grip. You're about as insufferable as the maga crowd.
Thank you va-deadhead for answering my question, now when someone tries to tell me the VA voter purge is necessary I have substantial points to tell them why it isn't necessary.
Equipment and staffing are in place for the arrival of snow
As the brightly colored leaves drop off trees, that means snowy weather is not far away. The Virginia Department of Transportation is stocked and ready for the winter ahead, and motorists are partners in making this season a safe one.
VDOT has equipment, materials and staffing in place for the first wintery weather forecast so that it can provide roadway treatment and plowing as weather requires.
“With winter weather ahead, preparation, planning and coordination are essential,” said VDOT Chief of Maintenance and Operations Kevin Gregg. “Since the end of last winter, VDOT has been planning and preparing its crews for when the first snowflakes fall so that we can maintain the roadways and keep travelers safe and on the move. It’s not just VDOT that should be preparing, but the public as well, so check your tires, wiper blades and anti-freeze and make sure you’re ready for inclement winter weather.”
VDOT is responsible for clearing snow from nearly 60,000 miles of state-maintained roads. Throughout October, VDOT conducted training exercises to test equipment and make sure that snowplow drivers are familiar with their routes. During these annual dry runs, snowplow drivers rode their routes, checked for obstacles they may encounter before an actual snow event, and made sure the equipment was in working order.
BE PREPARED, PLAN AHEAD
Drivers should be prepared for every trip behind the wheel, but winter weather can create even more challenging road conditions. If possible, stay off the roads during severe winter weather and wait until conditions improve. Staying home eliminates the risk of a crash and helps keep the roads clear for first responders and snowplow drivers.
Drivers should make sure their vehicles are ready for winter weather. Check brakes and tires, antifreeze, de-icing washer fluid, headlights, tail and brake lights and oil. Before the first snowfall, people should prepare an emergency winter driving kit with items such as jumper cables, ice scraper, blanket, phone charger and first aid kit.
Travelers are urged to know before they go. During winter, regularly monitor weather forecasts, anticipated travel impacts and road conditions prior to hitting the road. Motorists are encouraged to use VDOT’s free mobile 511 app, visit 511virginia.org or call 511 from any phone in Virginia to get up-to-date information on road and traffic conditions.
VDOT’s winter weather page has driving tips and other helpful information.
I’m looking for a soccer field that they won’t kick you off of. HRSC in landstown commons used to be my go to but they kick you out almost instantly now. Is there any in the area? Even if I have to pay a fee idc. My yard just isn’t big enough and I’m trying to train to get back into the sport.
Hi guys. I’m a photographer and am thinking of photographing landscapes along the Blue Ridge Pkwy next week. Can someone give me an update on the status of fall leaf color? Have I missed the boat on peak color?
I moved to VA from TX and am wondering if I’ll be able to vote this election cycle. I’m not registered in VA, but I’m registered in TX. I also don’t have a VA driver’s license. I’m still using my TX one. Thanks!
I’ve been to several doctors’ offices, but I keep ending up with primary care physicians who don’t have access to technologies like MRI, blood work, and urine testing on-site. I have a wide range of symptoms, and I’d really like to get multiple tests, like X-rays, done in a single day instead of having a primary care doctor refer me somewhere else. Does anyone know where I can go (which hospital) to have these tests completed? I’ve been in significant pain and experiencing constant chest pain that feels suffocating.
(NOVA)
I know it’s probably a cliche that Virginians talk about all the time, but I really, really want to get a picture in front of a Virginia is for Lovers state sign. Can anyone tell me where to find one coming into the state from southeastern Kentucky?
This has always bothered me. The cars values are assessed online via a database that is constantly updated but the value of our vehicles depreciate rapidly and constantly, yet my tax liability remains the same.
Does anyone know of a cheap temporary place to stay or one I can exchange work for a place for me and my animals? I become homeless tomorrow with 3 dogs and 3 cats. 2 of the dogs are service dogs. I just got a job in Fredericksburg but I can transfer if I have to. I'd prefer to be near King George or Fredericksburg.
Currently visiting Chester, VA and I love it. Looking for somewhere nice enough to stay long term. My credit isn’t the best and my budget is Around $1200 maybe $1300. Any suggestions?
A friend of mine is coming over the weekend.
I know it's after peak now, but I wonder if Shenandoah still has decent fall colors worth seeing. We are planning on driving over skyline drives.
Appreciate any feedbacks.
I’ve been trying for the last few days to track my ballot to make sure it’s received on https://ballot.elections.virginia.gov/voter/va/bt/track but keep getting varying error messages. Has anyone successfully checked their status? If so how?
Hello Virginians,
My husband dropped a bombshell on me just an hour ago that he wants to apply for a job in Chantilly tonight and wanted to run it by me as we have a daughter and I’d be doing the bedtime routine on my own, no big deal, except I’ve never even heard of this job up until now and we haven’t even had a chance to discuss pros and cons.
For a little background, we are in Kansas and have never been to Virginia. Our village is here and the thought of leaving it all is daunting. I don’t know how the state of Virginia is, would you all be willing to give me your thoughts and experience? Is Virginia more of a red state or blue? Are the schools good and how’s housing?
Besides my husbands optimism on the scenery and the increase in house hold income I don’t know what to think.
Thanks in advance