VA Officials Disburse $122 Million In Rural Health Transformation Fund Awards

The money is meant to hire and retain rural healthcare providers, invest in healthcare technologies and strengthen the industry’s workforce.

Apple Wallet Adds Driver's Licenses And IDs For Virginia Residents

Virginians can use digital credentials at TSA checkpoints, select ABC stores and participating businesses.

Spanberger Orders State Agencies To Prepare For Medicaid, SNAP Changes

The executive order aims to keep eligible Virginians from losing benefits as new federal work requirements take effect next year.

Amazon Changes Course On Water Use For King George Data Center Campus

Amazon is in the process of withdrawing its application for the groundwater withdrawal permit.

Virginia Considers Calls For Mandatory School Nurses As Healthcare Gaps Persist

Most school divisions in the commonwealth employ nurses, but current laws permit, rather than require, their presence.

After Eastern Groundwater Report Detailed Aquifer Concerns, Va. Lawmakers Consider Policy Shifts

Possible solutions to low water levels include SWIFT water injections, though the method hasn’t been widely tested.

USDA Advances Roadless Rule Repeal; Advocates, Lawmakers Say It Puts 400,000 Acres In Va. At Risk

Hundreds of thousands of comments flooded in during the first public comment period for the proposed rule change last fall.

Balancing Optimism And Caution, Spanberger Says Va.'S Revenues Grew $2.1 Billion In Fiscal Year 2026

In an address to lawmakers, Governor and Secretary of Finance Mark Sickles say the state lost nearly 44,000 jobs in the same period.

Federal Judge Denies Hemp Entrepreneurs' Request To Overturn Virginia's New THC Limit

The court determined that the new rule was created in the public’s best interest.

More States Ban Child Marriage, Including Virginia, Though It's Still Legal In Most Of The US

Virginia raised the minimum marriage age to 18 in 2024.

VA Lawmakers Consider Digital Protections For Children As App Store Accountability Debate Continues

“We’re just looking, as parents, for the same level of protections in the digital world that we have in the physical world,” Harrison said.

Judge: Shenandoah School Board Violated Students' Civil Rights By Reinstating Confederate Names

The Shenandoah School Board was ordered to remove Confederate names.

Menhaden Management Board Advances Addendum With Potential Cuts To Chesapeake Bay Fishery Limits

The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on the potential changes ahead of the board’s final decision this fall.

Virginia Moves Toward Regulating Self-Driving Vehicles Amid Safety And Liability Concerns

Work group expected to issue final report to the General Assembly no later than Nov. 1.

Mizusawa Projected Winner Of VA Republican Primary For U.S. Senate

Bert Mizusawa advances to the November general election to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Warner in one of VA's most closely watched races.

Virginia Votes Tuesday: Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Primary Elections

More than 30 candidates are competing in a statewide Republican U.S. Senate primary and congressional races across seven of 11 districts.

Loudoun County, Other Virginia Localities Consider Hitting The Brakes On Data Center Development

Supervisor presses board to pause review of data center applications amid comprehensive plan review.

Obamacare Enrollment Declines In 49 States; Virginia Saw 8% Drop

Enrollment fell the most in Ohio and Oklahoma (32%), Arizona (30%), South Carolina (29%), Indiana (28%), Michigan, and Minnesota (27%).

Virginia Beach Doctor Pushes Hospitals To Establish Protocols For Dealing With Parkinson's Patients

Advocates say missed or delayed Parkinson’s medication can lead to serious complications during hospital stays.

Legal Challenge Seeking To Block Va.'S Reproductive Rights Constitutional Amendment Dismissed

A Campbell County Circuit Court judge dismissed an effort that sought to invalidate the amendment Tuesday.

Four VA-01 Democrats Ask State Party To Reaffirm Neutrality After DCCC Backs Shannon Taylor

Candidates urge the chair to distance the state party from the national committee’s promotion during early voting in the Democratic primary.

Feds Launch Groundbreaking Electric Plane Pilot Program In Virginia

Electric aircraft used a multistate corridor connecting Virginia and Maryland to carry organs through the National Airspace System.

Richmond Rally Condemns Data Center Sprawl, Demands Transparency From Lawmakers: Report

Protesters at Virginia's Capitol Square called for a halt to data center development in the state.

Court Battles Leave Virginia's New Assault Weapons Ban In Legal Limbo

Attorney General Jay Jones vows to defend the new law as state and federal court challenges cloud enforcement across the commonwealth.

Va. Lt. Gov. Hashmi Calls On Regulators To Extend Review Period For NextEra-Dominion Energy Merger

Hashmi proposes 64 questions for the energy titans to answer, detailing the purpose and structure of the planned merger.

State Budget Extends Virginia Higher Education Displacement Commission Funding For 2 Years

The additional funding comes as the commission broadens its research on the impacts of university-led displacement of Black communities.

Justice Department Sues Virginia Over New Assault Weapons Ban

The lawsuit also comes just days after a Virginia judge issued an injunction temporarily prohibiting state police from enforcing the ban.

Here Are 10 Notable New Virginia Laws That Will Take Effect July 1

New rules on guns, schools, housing, wages and criminal justice begin rolling out across the commonwealth this week.

Virginia Has A New Two-Year Budget. Here's What Lawmakers Now Require Of Data Centers.

A first-ever tax on the industry’s energy use and regulations for cooling systems, and noise levels will be phased in.

Lacking Trump's Signature, A Major Congressional Housing Bill With Va. Roots Still Has A Path To Law

The bipartisan legislation mirrors or expands on laws piloted in Va. and other states.

Judge Blocks Controversial VA Assault Weapons Ban

The judge's order came six days before the ban was scheduled to go into effect. VA's attorney general called the ruling "disappointing."

Lawmakers Weigh Merging Northern Virginia Transit Agencies To Cut Costs

The Governor will review the proposal before the legislature returns on Monday.

McGuire Faces Primary Test As Democrats Eye More Competitive 5th District Race

Republicans and Democrats prepare for an Aug. 4 primary election in a district shaped by affordability concerns and Trump-era politics.

Va. Centralizes State Internship Programs To Benefit Students, Workforce

When Spanberger signed the legislation, the pilot was transformed into a permanent, centrally managed program.

Luria To Face Democratic Challengers Before A Potential Rematch With Kiggans In 2nd District

Physician Devanath, USAID worker Mosolf and regional government official Fleming make their pitches.

Virginia's State Park System Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Tours, Hikes, Demonstrations

Virginia launched its park system with 6 parks. It now has 44.

Spanberger Defends Wave Of Vetoes As Frustrated Democrats Push Back

Five months into unified Democratic control in Richmond, the governor’s vetoes and centrist approach have exposed tensions inside her party.

Some Virginians With Past Felonies Can Apply To Seal Their Records, Starting Next Month

Advocates and lawmakers say record sealing will help people overcome housing and employment barriers.

Wittman Seeks To Keep 1st District Seat, As Democratic Challengers Face Crowded Primary

Critics call out Wittman’s long tenure as affordability and healthcare concerns persist in the district.

Spanberger Names Dozens Of New Appointees To Virginia College Boards

“I am proud to appoint this talented group of individuals to serve on our higher education boards,” said Spanberger in a statement.