Northam Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions In Response To Surging Cases Across The State

As COVID-19 cases surge across Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam announced new restrictions to curb the spread of the virus across the state.

On Virginia’s Far Atlantic Flank, A Cherished Store Of Salt Marshes Is Being Lost

It is the aura of a still day, floating in a flat-bottomed boat in the waters that stretch like sheets of glass.

Virginia Got 25 Applications For Sports Betting Permits, But Officials Won’t Say Who Applied

Virginia received 25 applications for mobile sports betting permits from companies interested in the state’s growing gambling market.

Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana In 2021? Some Lawmakers Think So.

Members of the House of Delegates expect it to pass.

As Some In GOP Amplify Election Conspiracies, Riggleman Says Republicans ‘Have A Duty To Speak Out’

Republicans don't want to say anything that might cost then politically, lest they end up in disfavor with Trump.

Northam Is Stressing Messaging — Not Mandates — To Curb Rising COVID-19 Infections

Faced with the approaching holiday season and surging Virginia COVID-19 case numbers, Northam reminds Virginians about "basic health steps."

Biden Wants Mask Mandates Nationwide: ‘We Can Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives’

The president-elect's coronavirus response plan has already sprung into action.

Va. Republican Amanda Chase Pushes Unfounded Election Fraud Claims After Arrests Of Armed Supporters

State Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, advanced unfounded allegations of widespread election fraud.

COVID-19 Outbreaks Are Increasing Within Virginia’s Hospitals, Health Officials Warn

One of Virginia’s top health officials is warning medical providers about a growing number of COVID-19 outbreaks in state hospitals.

Battleground States Count Mail Ballots, With Biden Just Shy Of Votes To Clinch Presidency

The former vice president is inching closer to the presidency, according to the counts.

Georgia Voters Could Determine Control Of The U.S. Senate

Control of the U.S. Senate may depend on two runoff races in Georgia, where the outcome won’t be known until early January.

An Embarrassing Failure For Election Pollsters

The author believes "it was evident that polls collectively faltered."

Chesterfield And Lynchburg Hadn’t Backed A Democrat For President Since 1948; Biden Changed That

Virginia came out of Election Day looking a little bluer and a little more polarized.

Democratic Control Of Senate In Doubt

Democrats gained at least one Republican-held seat in the U.S. Senate, but also lost a seat of their own.

U.S. Justice Department To Send Staff To Monitor Polling Places In 18 States, Including Virginia

Citizens have the right to vote without experiencing "discrimination, intimidation, or harassment," a Justice Department official said.

Six Things To Watch For On Election Night (Or Week) In Virginia

With more than two million ballots cast, Election Day might feel more like the culmination of a long process and less the main event.

Here’s How To Prevent The Spread Of Misinformation

This originally appeared in the Behavioral Scientist, a magazine examining the world through the science of human behavior.

Virginia Ranks Worst In Nation For Quickly Reviewing Some Unemployment Claims

Virginia’s unemployment insurance program now ranks worst in the country when it comes to quickly processing claims.

Federal Regulators Order Atlantic Coast Pipeline To Provide A Plan For Project Wind-Down, Restoration

Four months after the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, federal regulators have ordered project developers to provide a plan.

The SCC’s Vanishing Trick: Turning Shared Solar Into No Solar

With Virginia committed to clean energy transition, you'd think residents would be able to check a box on their utility bill to buy solar.

The Consequences Of Rugged Individualism In A Pandemic

Americans can be selfish. Not everybody, of course. But too many people couldn’t care less about taking the necessary steps to keep safe.

‘Hung Out To Dry’: School Boards, Not The State, Are Deciding How To Reopen, Sparking Fierce Local Debates

Little over a week after Northam announced plans for a phased reopening of K-12, Virginia Beach Supt. Spence sent out a frustration e-mail.

Thousands Of Virginia Prisoners Could Be Released Early Under New Earned Sentence Credit Program

State prison officials estimate that more than 14,000 inmates in Virginia could see their release dates moved up under pending legislation.

What’s Behind Virginia’s Increasing Pedestrian Death Toll And How To Reverse The Trend

Recently, friends and family were at the intersection of Jahnke and German School roads on Richmond’s Southside to mourn Aajah Rosemond.

Fatally Flawed Or ‘Step In The Right Direction’? Democrats Deeply Divided On Redistricting Reform

A "good government group" learns "hard lesson in transactional politics," the report indicates.

Good News: Pumpkin Patches, Lasagna Love, Girl Named Eagle Scout

VA, DC good news includes top pumpkin patches, healthiest communities, best places to live, Lasagna Love and a girl earns Eagle Scout rank.

States Struggle To Draft COVID-19 Vaccine Plans While In The Dark On Details, Funding

There are more questions than answers, the report states.

With New Roadmap To Combat Rising Seas, Virginia Officially Acknowledges The Threat Of Climate Change

Virginia will no longer sidestep recognition that climate change is occurring and poses an existential threat to the state’s way of life.

Virginia Got Just One Bidder For A $100M+ Radio Project; A Key Legislator Wasn’t Happy About It

Motorola was the only company interested in bidding on an expensive project to update Virginia’s statewide public safety radio system.

Masks Will Be Strongly Encouraged At Virginia Polling Places, But Not Mandatory

Virginia voters who show up without a mask or visibly sick will be asked to put a mask on or cast their ballot outside the polling place.

Portsmouth: Where Local Dysfunction Exposes Racial Fault Lines

"Blatant shenanigans," some related to race, the report indicates, have been commonplace in Portsmouth for several years.

Push To Open Police Records To Public Inspection Continues In Virginia

Police in Virginia almost never release case files and body camera footage, even long after their investigations have concluded.

Virginia Lawmakers Get Mixed Reviews On Police Reform Efforts

A special legislative session largely devoted to police reform in Virginia ended with law enforcement groups sounding more comfortable.

Long-Awaited Environmental Justice Study Calls For ‘A Cultural Shift’ At DEQ

The results of the 18-month study indicate space must be created for a "cultural shift" to align the department with environmental justice.

Virginia Lawmakers Vote To Reform 224-Year-Old Jury Sentencing Law

Lawmakers passed a close-watched bill aimed at ensuring people can exercise their right to a jury trial without risking steeper punishment.

A New Generation Of Poll Workers Steps Forward To Run The Machinery Of Democracy

If you vote in Virginia, you know them.

Virginia Is Among The Last States To Distribute $300 Unemployment Supplement Authorized By Trump

State employment officials say they began distributing a fresh round of supplemental unemployment benefits Thursday.

Political Fight Over Redistricting Delays Eviction, Utility Cutoff Protections In Budget

Cecelia Woodard gave a nervous glance down the road every time she heard a car approach.

Our Bitter Polarization Won’t End With The Election

By Michael Murphy and Steve Richardson

As Turnout Surges, Virginia Has Largely Been Spared The Electoral Shenanigans … So Far

Virginians obviously didn’t get the memo from pundits that we’re not a swing state in the 2020 presidential election.