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Democrats Retain House Districts 11 And 23 In Tuesday's Special Elections
Bulova and Franklin prevail as vacancies mount from Spanberger's cabinet picks.
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Virginia Senate Democrats Pledge Action On Affordability As 2026 Session Begins
Leaders cite rising costs for housing, health care and energy, and signal openness to tax changes amid looming budget pressures.
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Federal Lawmakers Try To Protect Va. Forests As Trump Administration Moves To Repeal Roadless Rule
400,000 acres of Virginia forest land are at risk of development if the rule is repealed.
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Va. Senators Grill UVA Leaders Over DOJ Deal, Leadership Search, Diversity Programs
Senators urged UVA to demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering a diverse and equitable campus culture.
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After Youngkin's Veto, Lawmakers Hope Spanberger Will Warm To Cost-Cutting Prescription Drug Board
Eleven states have set up Prescription Drug Affordability Boards to mixed success since 2019, as the novel concept continues proving itself.
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What To Watch As Virginia's 2026 General Assembly Returns To Richmond
With Spanberger taking office, lawmakers reconvene this week to tackle abortion, voting rights, redistricting and a new state budget.
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In Statewide Survey, Employers Say Virginia Child Care Crisis Negatively Impacts Businesses
Eight out of ten Virginia employers say child care challenges hinder hiring and retention.
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FOIA Friday: Records Show How Va. Is Trying To Reduce SNAP Error Rates
What Virginia officials withheld or disclosed, Jan. 1-Jan. 8, 2026.
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Battery Storage Bills Make A Return After Previous Vetoes
Lawmakers aim to speed up renewable energy connections and expand dispatchable solar power.
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Va. Transportation Board Transfers Rail And Trail Project Amid Public Concerns
After the board voted in support, the project was transferred to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority.
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As Federal Shifts Bump Up Va. Social Service Workloads, A Bill Proposing Tech Upgrades Could Help
1990’s-era IT adds to growing strains as federal mandates hand social service workers more work.
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Cancer Cluster Ruled Out In Southwest Virginia, Though More Data Collection Is On The Horizon
Since last summer, the Virginia Department of Health has been investigating a potential pediatric cancer cluster in Southwest Virginia.
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After Virginia Judges' Misconduct Became Public, Lawmakers Reinstated Secrecy
A 2025 law unwound a short-lived glimpse into judicial discipline in Virginia, leaving the public in the dark for judge conduct violations.
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Here's What Virginia Is Doing So Far To Reduce Its SNAP Error Rate
States must reduce rates to 6% over the next year, or lose federal funding that supports the program.
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The Virginia Mercury's Top 10 Stories Of 2025
Here is a roundup of our most-read stories and columns.
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Virginia State Parks Open For Annual ‘First Day Hike' On New Year's Day
Virginia is again joining the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative on Thursday, Jan. 1, to encourage residents to explore its state parks.
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Federally Qualified Health Centers In Va. Sue State For Low Medicaid Reimbursements
The suit claims that DMAS has “systematically understated the statutorily mandated PPS rate.”
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Virginia DMV Launches New Online System For Highway Safety Grants
eGrants platform will open Feb. 1 as agency begins accepting applications for federal funding aimed at reducing traffic deaths and injuries.
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Virginia Awarded $189 Million Rural Health Grant
Federal award falls short of the state’s $1 billion “VA Rural Vitality” proposal.
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Study: Virginia Faces $23 Million Revenue Loss Due To International Student Enrollment Changes
“I think schools are really trying to be flexible with all the uncertainty,” Rachel Banks, director of public policy for NAFSA, said.
