Warner, Kaine Push Bill To Shield Federal Workers From Evictions, Defaults Amid Shutdown

As layoffs ripple across Virginia, the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act aims to protect thousands of families from losing homes and cars.

Virginia Is 1 Of Just 3 States That Passed License Plate Reader Laws This Year, Despite Widespread Interest

License plate readers collect and store large amounts of data, which is susceptible to data breaches and hacking.

Familiar Foes, New Stakes: Coyner–Dougherty Rematch Tests Va.'S Suburban Swing In House District 75

The Republican incumbent’s education record and the Democrat’s health care message collide in 2025's most competitive House race.

Democrat Mehta Aims To Unseat Republican Earley In Chesterfield-Based House District 73 Race

The race to represent House District 73, which encompasses much of Chesterfield County, serves as a litmus test for shifting demographics.

Study Shows Osprey Chicks Are Starving; Conservationists Question Connection To Menhaden Fishing

The 2025 breeding season, which stretches from March to August, experienced major weather events that impacted the nesting.

GMU Energy Report Shows Need For Education On Energy Projects, Efficiency Focus

The report projects that Virginia will see an 8%increase in energy demand by 2030 and a 20% increase by 2035.

Va. Could Show How To Manage Data Center Growth. So Far, It's A Case Study In Stalling Legislation

Dominion plans to respond by building more natural gas power plants, which could raise utility bills for Virginia households and businesses.

Trump Joins VA Republicans Urging Jay Jones To Drop Out Of AG Race

President Trump has joined state Republicans in demanding Jay Jones drop out of the AG race in Virginia after texts about Hitler and race.

Virginia finances improved in 2024

The state ended the fiscal year with a surplus

Reid's Tenure As Registered Foreign Agent Faces Fresh Scrutiny In Lieutenant Governor Bid

The GOP nominee says he did media, not lobbying, and wasn’t assigned to Saudi or Fiji accounts.

New Poll Shows Lead Widening In VA Governor’s Race

Since January, Spanberger’s support climbed from 42% to 52%, while Earle-Sears ticked up just one point, from 41% to 42%, the poll found.

Virginia U.S. Sens. Kaine, Warner Seek To Keep Discovery Space Shuttle In The Commonwealth

Trump’s spending bill includes $85 million for the shuttle’s relocation to Texas.

Goochland Nears Approval Of Rezoning For Data Centers, Power Plants

Goochland’s proposed district was advanced by the county planning commission in a 3-2 vote.

At Forum, Central Virginia House Of Delegates Candidates Discuss Housing Policy, Affordability

Several first-time candidates also introduced themselves, as Democrats are running in all 100 districts this year.

Watershed Mapping Project Shows Rapid Loss Of Forests, Offers New View Of Va.'S Changing Landscapes

Communities in the watershed now have access to an updated map that shows precisely how their landscapes are changing over time.

Southwest Virginia Lands $11M Boost To Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines

The program addresses Abandoned Mine Lands — portions of land disturbed by past mining that were never restored to their original state.

Youngkin's Education Board Moves To Toughen Proficiency Standards

Virginia students will soon face tougher academic expectations.

After Renaming DEI Office, VMI Board Shifts Oversight Of ‘Inclusive Excellence'

A Virginia Military Institute grad and state senator questions the board’s bylaw changes.

Virginia Democrats And Some Republicans Want To Extend ACA Tax Credits As Shutdown Looms

Aetna has already pulled out of the marketplace and other insurers’ rates are expected to rise.

Virginia's Early Voting Season Begins Friday, Ushering In Pivotal Election

The 2025 ballot includes three statewide offices and the entire House of Delegates.

Sentence-Trimming Program Inmates Can Earn Under Fresh Scrutiny Amid Va. Attorney General Race

Proponents of EESC say the recidivism is low enough to show that the majority of people who earn their second chance aren’t wasting it.

Working Families Party Weighs In On Virginia's ‘Very Pivotal' Election

Working Families Party endorses 9 Va. candidates, but not Spanberger.

Democratic Virginia AG Nominee Jay Jones Releases Plan To Combat Fentanyl Issues

Republican nominee Miyares’ campaign highlights his work fighting fentanyl, securing opioid settlements for Virginia.

Unveiling History: ICivics, Colonial Williamsburg Launch ‘Investigation Declaration' Game For Youth

The game aligns with educational trends that demonstrate how technology can aid students in learning, including in the field of history.

‘Virginia Value Pack' Candidates Push Fundraising, Say Democratic Party Needs To Invest More In Them

The Democratic National Committee, typically focused on D.C. politics, has expanded its efforts to boost parties at the state level.

Updates To Virginia's Flood Plan Aim To Help Communities Prepare For Future Flooding

FEMA currently does not take into account future rainfall projections when formulating its flood maps, according to Matt Dalon.

Report: Va. Outpaces National Medicaid Drug Spending, But Solutions Are Set To Be Tested Next Year

Virginia’s Medicaid prescription drug plans return 20% of gross drug spending back to Medicaid through manufacturer rebates.

Va. Lawmakers Weigh Energy Options For Utilities To Meet VCEA Mandate, Energy Demand

Key recommendations from the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council include increasing investments in energy efficiency programs.

DLCC Invests Another $1.5 Million Into Virginia State Elections

The new cash infusion is part of DLCC’s ongoing seven-figure investment in Virginia to help protect or expand Democrats’ majority.

George Mason University Rector Rebuffs Va. Senate Dems' Request For His Resignation

The board has committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday, and the next board meeting is on Sept. 25.

Shannon Taylor Launches Bid To Represent Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Longtime prosecutor and Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Taylor joins the crowded Democratic primary to take on incumbent Rob Wittman.

Labor Union Sues Port Of Virginia, CEO Over Alleged Contract Violations And Negotiation Interference

The International Longshoremen’s Association asks the court to block the port authority and its top leader from future negotiations.

Spanberger Supports Reforming Appointment Process To Reconcile Differences At Va.'S Colleges

Early voting for governor and other statewide seats will begin on Sept. 19.

On The Record: Winsome Earle-Sears

Earle-Sears became the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia when she was elected lieutenant governor in 2021.

Norfolk Port Project Funding To Be Withdrawn Amid Federal Cuts To Offshore Wind Projects

Trump Administration announces millions of dollars in cuts to offshore wind projects with two major projects in Virginia.

Federal ‘Yes In God's Backyard' Bill Could Help Va. Faith-Based Groups Build Affordable Housing

The measure would allow faith-based organizations to develop housing on unused land they already own and help fund the effort.

As Dept. Of Ed Prepares For New Academic Benchmarks, Education Leaders Call For More Transparency

The Virginia Department of Education is facing calls for greater transparency regarding plans to raise academic benchmarks for students.

Va. Governor Candidates Weigh In On Chesapeake Bay Foundation Conservation Goals

“Virginia is simply not prepared for climate change. The federal government is pulling back at a time we need to be leaning in," she said.

Virginia's ‘Nice' Negotiator: Terry Kilgore Leads GOP In Trump's Shadow

“If you get 60-70% of what you want, that’s a win,” Kilgore said in July 2024. “A lot of folks don’t see it that way.”

‘Dreamers' Now Excluded From Enrolling In ACA Marketplace, Other Changes ‘Up In The Air'

A recent federal rule and new court ruling outline various changes to health insurance nationwide.