Governor Pitches Amendments To Prescription Drug Affordability Board Bill That Some Say ‘Nullify' It

Federal approvals already apply to 10 drugs since the beginning of this year and another 15 are expected to take effect next year.

Spanberger Amends, Signs Sweeping Gun Legislation Reshaping Virginia's Firearm Laws

Governor’s actions clarify assault weapons ban, restore background checks on private sales, and expand some restrictions on carrying.

Cannabis Testing Challenges Persist As Virginia Retail Market Nears

No standard THC test complicates cannabis DUI enforcement efforts.

Spanberger Joins Other Governors In Push For PJM To Prioritize Ratepayer Protections

“Balancing both affordability and reliability are foundational to PJM’s very existence,” the governors wrote following the meeting.

Grandma Charged In Abductions | Nude Burglar Arrested, Cops Say | Teen Takeover Mayhem: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

Slate Of New Virginia Laws Address Health Care And Housing Affordability

Built on campaign promises by the governor and lawmakers, healthcare and housing affordability bills dominated the 2026 legislative session.

Virginia Secures Birth Control Access As Other Southern States Eye Abortion Pill Manufacturers

Virginia voters have the chance to solidify the right to contraception, fertility treatments, pregnancy care and abortion.

The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Joint For Pizza Is This Hidden VA Gem

Food and culture website The Takeout recently rounded up the top no-frills pizza joints in every state. See which VA pizzeria made the list.

Minimum Wage Increase For VA Signed Into Law

Virginia's minimum wage will begin to increase gradually in 2027. Here's what workers and businesses need to know.

Drive For More Housing Sparks Rare Bipartisanship In Statehouses, Including In Virginia

This year, Virginia lawmakers passed a bill requiring municipalities to allow manufactured homes alongside single-family homes.

As Redistricting Referendum Nears, Spanberger Balances Governing And Campaigning

Polls show tight support while Democrats press for a stronger push and Republicans ramp up opposition.

Legislative Effort To Buy Monroe's Loudoun Estate On Pause, Budget Effort Underway

House Bill 500 would enable the Department of Conservation and Recreation to receive a 1,240 acre parcel of land to make it a state park.

2 VA Colleges Among 'New Ivies' In New List Of Employer-Preferred Schools

The New Ivies list, now in its third year, identifies 10 public and 10 private institutions gaining traction with recruiters.

Funding Cuts, State Error Strain Virginia's HIV Care System

Clinics face growing pressure as rebate loss and federal reductions disrupt medication access and erode trust.

Virginia Hospitals Filed More Than 1 Million Medical Debt Lawsuits Since 2010, A New Report Finds

Researchers say many cases begin with unclear pricing and billing, and can escalate into wage garnishment and financial hardship.

Pans Sold By Costco 'Forcefully Eject' Hot Metal: What VA Shoppers Should Know

The recalled pans were also sold online by Amazon and Walmart.

Trees Take Root As Virginia's Frontline Defense Against Urban Heat

Richmond initiative, proposed canopy requirements and new research highlight push to cool hotter, underserved neighborhoods.

Virginia Set To Rejoin RGGI As Utilities Prepare To Pass The Cost Back To Ratepayers

Dominion said the cost of the “Rider RGGI” on bills will be detailed in its June filing to the SCC.

Virginia Civil Rights Leaders Decry ‘Misinformation' In Redistricting Fight

Justice for Democracy PAC faces backlash over mailers invoking Jim Crow era and misrepresenting Obama’s stance.

Spanberger Signs Bipartisan School-Safety, Student Support Bills Into Law

Measures expand thread assessment training, mental health resources, internet safety and emergency preparedness in Virginia schools.

Virginia Lawmakers Send Contraception-Access Bills To Governor's Desk

The measures would expand insurance coverage and create a state-level right as federal policy remains in flux.

The Aircraft Carrier USS Bush And Its 4,000 Sailors Left Norfolk Tuesday

The head of the strike group, Rear Adm. Alexis Walker, would not say where the ship and its complement of three destroyers were headed.

Weapon Offenses Rise On Virginia University Campuses

Violations bottomed out in 2020 as campuses emptied during the COVID-19 pandemic, then rebounded sharply.

Planned Parenthood Presses Virginia To Restore State Funding For Contraception Program

Federal shifts, including Medicaid restrictions and Title X uncertainty, leave clinics warning of gaps in care.

E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What VA Consumers Should Know

At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.

Richmond's No Kings Protest Smaller This Time Around But Thousands Still March Through The City

Organizers say competing anti-Trump protest near VCU likely siphoned away some participants.

Spanberger Order, RNC Lawsuit Highlight Divide Over Virginia Voter Roll Maintenance

An executive action to rejoin ERIC contrasts with the GOP legal push to preserve noncitizen removals ahead of elections.

Fatal Stabbing | Massive Boathouse Fire | Major Redevelopment Proposal: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

New Mutant, Immunity-Resistant Virus Has Spread To VA

A COVID-19 variant was discovered that can hide from immune cells, the CDC reported. Data shows where it is spreading in Virginia.

No Kings Protests Planned In VA, DC Saturday

Another round of "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration will take place nationwide on Saturday. Here are some VA, DC events.

New Census Estimates Show Movers Swelling Population In Small Southeast Counties

Fairfax’s population grew the most of any Virginia county.

Virginia Hospitals Amplify Risks Federal Shifts Pose To Patient Care

Health systems get loud about current and anticipated insurance drop-offs, stunted funding pathways.

AG Jones Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Over EPA's Repeal Of Landmark Car Emissions Determination

The finding was based on scientific evidence that motorized vehicles’ carbon emissions contribute to air pollution that harms public health.

After Past Vetoes, Democratic-Controlled Legislature Sends Virginia Equal Pay Act To Governor

Bill aims to bar salary history questions and requires pay ranges in job postings as part of a push to close the wage gap between genders.

Supreme Court Skeptical Of Allowing States To Count Mail Ballots That Arrive After Election Day

"We have a very long history of states having a variety of different ballot receipt deadlines, which include Election Day."

On 16th Anniversary Of Affordable Care Act, Va.'S Federal Lawmakers And Health Leaders Weigh Risks

Virginia’s Democratic federal lawmakers and health care providers met to discuss the steep cuts to Medicaid funding and the ACA program.

Popular Mall Retailer Closes 150+ Stores: See VA Locations

More closures are expected as the company undergoes a significant restructuring.

Dominion Produces First Power From Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

The single turbine, separate from the structure’s two pilot turbines that have been operational since 2020, is producing 14.7 megawatts.

After Bills Passed, NoVa Lawmakers Urge SCC To Consider Burying Transmission Lines

Two legislators representing a sprawling county asked the State Corporation Commission to consider burying high-voltage transmission lines.

Cost Of Norfolk Floodwall Project Balloons To $6 Billion, Completion Slated For 2037

The city seeks funding help from Congress and the General Assembly.