‘I Don't Believe It': McClellan Challenges Youngkin On Immigrant Arrest Claims

A spokesman for ICE on Monday did not respond to a request for comment about the agency’s ongoing operations in Chesterfield.

Open Letter To Earle-Sears Reflects Va. Voters' Shifting Sentiments On Reproductive Health Care

The issue of reproductive health is playing a significant role in the upcoming elections for governor.

Capacity Auction Predicts Higher Energy Bills; Youngkin, Governors Air Frustrations In Letter To PJM

Multiple governors are asking PJM to let them have more of a say in the grid operator’s leadership.

Virginia Lawmakers, Health Officials Brace For Medicaid Changes

Lawmakers are studying and strategizing how to navigate federal funding changes from Congress’ ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act.’

Va. Congresswoman Leads Push For EPA To Maintain Toxic Emissions Reductions Rule

Seventy-three members of Congress wrote to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to stop the rollback of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS).

Company Seeks To Overturn Va. Supreme Court's Rejection Of Toll Increase Request

Virginia law mandates that toll increases must be reasonable to drivers in relation to the benefit received.

Richmond Forms Two Work Groups To Tackle Water System Woes

New internal and regional teams will focus on long-term planning, infrastructure upgrades, and interlocal coordination.

Spanberger Outraises Earle-Sears 2-To-1 In Virginia Governor's Race

Democrats lead in cash-on-hand across top statewide races — except for attorney general. Miyares holds a major fundraising edge over Jones.

Norfolk Cleared To Start Construction On First Phase Of Floodwall

The wall will range in height from about 6 1/2 feet to about 16 1/2 feet, according to the city.

One Year In, Va. Corrections Ombudsman Office On Track To Investigate Misconduct Allegations

Buildout of staff and the filing process have occurred in tandem with allegations of abuse or neglect from within state prisons.

AI Poses Threats Of Discrimination And Violations Of Civil Liberties, ACLU Says

“We’re now at a place where automated systems and AI are being used increasingly throughout our lives, determining who gets a job."

VA Governors Make Board Appointments; Legislators Confirm Them. How's The Process Work?

The recent battle over Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointments to college governing boards reflects the checks and balances of the system.

The ‘Defunding' Of Planned Parenthood On Pause For Now As Legal Battles Progress

Federal funding to Planned Parenthood facilities in Virginia and across the nation is tied up in legal battles for the time being.

Virginia Lawmakers To Learn Of Strides, Challenges In Chesapeake Bay Clean Up

Adrienne Kotula will speak about the state’s agricultural conservation programs and how they can reduce the pollution runoff into the bay.

Virginia earns 84/100 in financial transparency, ranking 12 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Virginia’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

As Part Of FEMA Review Council, Youngkin To Assess State, Federal Disaster Coordination

The goal is to create better communication and to put more of the recovery responsibilities on the shoulders of the states.

As Partisan Disputes Boil, It's Still Unclear How New Federal Law Will Impact Medicaid In Virginia

Virginia Democrats say over 300,000 could lose Medicaid coverage after the ‘big beautiful bill’ was signed into law. Republicans disagree.

VA Governor's Family Rescued From Deadly TX Flooding

Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and family members were rescued from floods at a property the governor owns in Texas' Hill Country.

Youngkin Marks Early Success On Regulatory Reform, Sets New Goal For 35% Reduction

Governor touts $1.2 billion in annual savings and streamlined permitting as Virginia surpasses 25% rollback target.

Report Outlines Challenges Of Va.'S Special Education Compliance System, Recommends Improvements

The Va. Commission on Youth will finalize the list of recommendations by October.

New Va. Law Protecting Reproductive Health Data Prompts Walmart's Online Data Collection Pop-Ups

Your potential purchase of condoms, birth control medication or menstrual hygiene products is being noted digitally.

Virginia Increases Funding For Agricultural Conservation Projects Aimed At Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

Farmers can apply for up to $300,000 in fiscal year 2026 to cost-share one of over 60 projects.

Maryland Officials Vow To Fight Trump Plans To Relocate FBI To Another Site In D.C.

They say Greenbelt is still a better site for the agency than the Ronald Reagan Building, announced Tuesday.

Social Security Will End This Service To Virginians In 2025; What To Know

President Trump signed an executive order to eliminate this Social Security service, which cost the country millions each year.

New VA Laws In Effect Include Overtime Pay, Nazi Swastikas

From seatbelts to overtime pay to driver's license changes, several new laws went into effect on July 1 in Virginia. See the list.

Roadless Rule Rescission Could Open Up Virginia Forestland For Road Development, Logging

Logging groups hail move to lift rule as helpful for wildfire management; environmentalists say 545 miles of rivers in Virginia are at risk.

7 New VA Laws Taking Effect On July 1

From underage drivers to school lunches and a Styrofoam ban, these laws affecting Virginians go into effect on July 1.

Democrats Pour $400K Into Virginia House Races As Key Battlegrounds Emerge

“When we organize everywhere to compete everywhere, we can win anywhere,” DLCC Chair Ken Martin said in an April press call.

National Democrats Pour $1M Into Jay Jones' Bid To Flip Virginia AG Seat

Back-to-back funding boosts from DAGA and DLCC signal renewed push to reclaim power in Richmond.

Anti-Abortion Group Targets Democrats To Stop Va.'S Reproductive Rights Constitutional Amendment

Women Speak Out Virginia is sending 100 people out to knock on 150,000 doors in Richmond and Virginia Beach between now and late July.

VA Professors Warn Against Governance Boards Politicizing Tenure Processes

Educators fear the pipeline of college professors could contract if more college governing boards seek to influence the process.

Virginia Doesn't Have Statewide Data Center Regulation; Localities Are Making Their Own Rules

York County supervisors created new standards for data centers to follow in a June 17 meeting.

Louisa County Landowner Caught Up In Solar Farm Regulation Debate

"It is about land rights and landowner rights within the confines of still protecting the rural character of Louisa,” Amanda Lloyd said.

Primary Day 2025

Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, and Democrats Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor are aiming to become Virginia’s next attorney general.

Virginia Attorney General Race Questionnaire: Jay Jones

The Mercury questioned the attorney general hopefuls — incumbent Republican Jason Miyares and Democrats Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor.

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Race Questionnaire: John Reid

The Mercury asked all seven of the 2025 lieutenant governor hopefuls to answer a questionnaire on policy that shapes citizens’ lives.

U.S. House Votes To Yank Billions For NPR, PBS And Foreign Aid Programs

Rep. Scalise said PBS and NPR should have to compete against other media organizations without grant funding from the federal government.

Feds Release Delayed Infrastructure Grants, Sending $8.6 Million To Virginia

Duffy said the agency is working “diligently” to distribute these “long-overdue” funds and prioritize core infrastructure projects. 

Miyares Leans In On Law-And-Order Message Ahead Of 2025 Election

Virginia’s attorney general backs Trump’s response to L.A. unrest, and touts a crackdown on crime and corporate abuse.

Virginia Vulnerable To Trump's Proposed Cuts In Emergency Management And Disaster Relief

A separate storm besieged southwest Virginia in February, knocking out power to 203,000 homes and closing 270 roads.