Over 90 thousand Virginians work for the federal government according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Saint Louis and it's unclear how and if recent Supreme Court rulings will effect them. On Friday, the court ruled a legal doctrine known as the Chevron deference as unconstitutional because it instructed the judicial branch of judges to defer to hired government employees when the law is ambiguous. A day before the court ruled that the SEC's use of internal administrative courts to try civil fraud cases, again operated by hired government employees instead of the constitutionally formed judicial branch of government, was unconstitutional. A third case still to be decided could weaken regulatory statutes of limitation and give people who oppose a federal action taken by government officials and employees more time to sue. Critics say these moves could weaken the agencies. Supporters say it puts power back into the hands of those affected by American voters and where the constitution originally intended.
The Roanoke Economic Development Authority has allocated $225,000 to the Roanoke Workforce Housing Development Fund to address the shortage of affordable housing in the city.Preview: A Richmond nonprofit is getting ready for a camp designed to prepare kids for the future. The Broken Men Foundation's Annual Youth Academy teaches kids conflict resolution and financial literacy. They'll also get free back-to-school items. Ellery Lundy is the founder and president of the foundation, and he tells 12 On Your Side the camp makes sure kids get the necessary tools so they can be safe for the summer.