Fairfax County Is First In Virginia To End Voluntary Cooperation With ICE: It Shouldn't Be The Last

The inability to trust ICE "has been painfully apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many immigrant residents afraid" -- the report

College Students Reflect On COVID-19 Anniversary: ‘I've Grown Up’

“It was spring break,” said McCartney, a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. “I was at home with my mom."

Pharmacies Will Start Vaccinating More Essential Workers And Virginians With Underlying Conditions

Some independent pharmacies are also included in the partnership, which provides doses to more than 300 locations across Virginia.

We Can, And Must, Do More To Protect Women From Deadly Domestic Violence

Despite earlier violent attacks, a magistrate released O'Leary on bond in December, though there were objections in court to this decision.

Virginia Has $43 Million In Carbon Market Revenues. How Is It Going To Spend It?

The question faced not only Dowd, but also a collection of developers, state officials, and environmental and low-income advocacy groups.

The COVID-19 Crisis And Senior Living: An Insider's Perspective

In late February, it seemed we were facing a typical long-term care viral threat, but I could not shake the sinking feeling in the pit.

Virginia Proved Models Wrong With A Dramatic Drop In COVID Cases Since January, But Experts Still Worry About The Spring

“Case numbers are about four times higher than they were last spring, and we can expect them to go higher,” Northam said.

Did Virginia Lawmakers Accidentally Vote To Legalize Skill Games For Another Year?

Confusion recently spread among gambling lobbyists over a little-noticed provision attached to a bill.

Three Months Into Virginia’s Vaccine Rollout, Many Poultry Plant Workers Have Yet To Be Immunized

The workers didn’t become eligible for shots until the last two weeks, when most local health districts began “expanding the 1b category."

Suspended State Investigator Got Bonus, Received Praise For Work On Parole Board Cases

While Moschetti's work was called "of the highest quality" by her agency, this portrayal is at odds with that of Northam's administration.

Hunting For A Shot: As Vaccine Eligibility Expands, Some Virginians Are Competing For Doses

“It’s really been a discussion with my OB-GYN and validating with her that she recommends it,” Hamilton said. “Which she did, adamantly."

SNAP Expansion Expected To Bring More Than $100 Million In New Food Aid To Virginia

“It’s borderline immoral we were letting people starve when we had the wherewithal . . . . to do something about it," Del. Helmer said.

After 12 Years In The Wilderness, Virginia GOP’s Miscues Could Torpedo A 2021 Comeback

A Democratic General Assembly enacted a remarkably progressive agenda by Virginia standards that includes elimination of the death penalty.

Virginia Is Set To Become The First Southern State With Its Own Voting Rights Act. Here’s What It Does:

The proposed law, now awaiting Gov. Ralph Northam’s signature, creates broad new protections against voter discrimination based on race.

On Environmental Justice, Democrats Split Over The Best Path Forward

But as the 2021 session drew to a close, Democrats split over what to do next.

Officials Should Have Been More Forthcoming On Investigation Into Woman’s Death After Vaccination

Oliver’s explanation would have been better received had it come out sooner. The report asks, why has the state bungled the explanation?

Participation In Virginia’s Immunization Information System Is Critical For Keeping Virginia Healthy

The complex COVID-19 vaccine distribution process underscores the importance of accurate immunization histories and records.

Lowering The Limit: How Allowing 15 Mph Zones Could Save Lives In Virginia

A combination of blinding sunlight and excessive speed caused the crash which took Aajah Rosemond’s life while she was walking to the store.

Push To End Marijuana Prohibition This Year, Instead Of 2024, Hinges On Northam

“I am encouraging my colleagues to join me in asking the Governor to #LegalizeMarijuana on July 1, 2021,” wrote Sen. Louise Lucas, Democrat.

Virginia Is Becoming More Welcoming

The author, an advocacy specialist, says the groundbreaking laws have made her "proud."

Virginians Have A Lot To Gain From D.C. Statehood

We have taxation without representation in our supposed democracy — a galling fact the city pointedly makes on standard-issue licenses.

Virginia Could Abandon Vaccine Scheduling Software Amid Persistent Problems

As of Tuesday, no solution had been offered for the system, which the state began to unroll Jan. 21.

When Facing A Crisis, The Front Door Is The Best Approach

How much did it cost to implement that program?

Virginia’s Black Bears Are Flourishing; Officials Have The Bear Teeth To Prove It

“Surveys show bears are very popular. Citizens like bears. They want to have bears,” said Nelson Lafon, Forest Wildlife Program manager.

Suspended Investigator Sues State Inspector General, Claims Whistleblower Protections In Parole Board Case

The lawsuit is the latest explosive development in a controversy over how the Parole Board handled several high-profile cases last year.

Liberty Dining Celebrates National Employee Appreciation

Liberty University Dining by Sodexo celebrated National Employee Appreciation day on March 5 by recognizing team members

‘The Check’s In The Mail!’ But That Doesn’t Mean It Will Arrive This Week. Or This Month

The author says the aforementioned hackneyed expression emanates from the "Lame Excuses Hall of Shame."

Virginia Court Of Appeals Set To Get Six New Judges After Lawmakers Agree To Expansion

“I don’t think we want to continue that unique distinction,” said Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke, who proposed the legislation.

The Virginia GOP’s 2021 Convention Is A Mess; A New Law Might Make Them Even Harder In The Future

Legislation passed will require political parties that choose to forgo state-run primaries to make arrangements for absentee voting in 2024.

2021 VA, DC Spring Outlook: 2 Weather Forecasts Offer Prediction

The Farmers’ Almanac and Accuweather spring forecasts are out, giving NoVA and DC residents a peek at when it will start warming up.

NFL Appoints Virginian Maia Chaka As First Black Female Official

Chaka, who has taught at a Virginia Beach alternative school since 2009, has been in the NFL's officiating development program since 2014.

The General Assembly Made Progress On Climate In 2021, But Our Work Here Is Hardly Done

In the transportation sector, the General Assembly passed the Clean Car Standards requiring manufacturers to deliver more electric vehicles.

It Never Seems To Be The Right Time For Campaign Finance Reform In Virginia

"Real" campaign finance reform remains awash in controversy, after a Senate voice vote (meaning no roll was taken) quashes legislation.

The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Is Here, And It’s Effective. But Virginia Health Officials Worry Some Won’t Take It.

But state health officials also worry the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has an image problem.

Lawmakers Ban Gay Panic Defense In Virginia

“It’s done: We’re banning the gay/trans panic defense in Virginia,” Del. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, said in a Twitter post.

Virginians Deserved Better From Senators On Electric Rates

The electricity business, a matter of life and death, prioritizes company profits over safe, reasonably-priced electricity, the author says.

‘We Voted No’: How An Electric School Bus Bill Became One Of The Biggest Battles Of The Session

The vote was the latest defeat of legislation that the House had already rejected twice in various forms.

Northam Supports ‘Outside Investigation’ Into Watchdog Report On Parole Board

At Northam’s urging, Inspector General Westfall signed an affidavit Friday insisting he did not share a draft copy of the watchdog report.

General Assembly Approves Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, But Leaves It Unfunded

Reid’s proposal to create the rebate program passed both the House of Delegates and the Senate on the last day of the legislative session.

Medical Providers, First Responders, Get Expanded Access To COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation

“We threw a hail Mary,” said Del. Chris Hurst, D-Montgomery, who filed the legislation expanding workers’ compensation access.