Democrats, Republicans Clash In Virginia Senate Over Timing And Intent Of Redistricting Amendment

Democrats block Youngkin’s sharply worded letter as GOP accuses majority of rushing proposal to rewrite Virginia’s congressional map.

Inside Virginia's Elections: How Local Officials Keep The Vote Secure And Accessible

Registrars across the state detail the daily work behind voter confidence ahead of the Nov. 4 contests.

VA SNAP Benefits Won't Go Out In November, Officials Confirm

The ongoing government shutdown is hurting Virginia's most vulnerable residents, as officials confirm food aid benefits won't be paid.

Gas Plant That's Part Of PJM's Fast-Tracked Process Is Getting Pushback In Virginia

Tenaska’s 1.5 gigawatt proposal would be part of the reliability resource initiative for “shovel-ready, high-reliability” projects.

Va. Corrections Department, Ombudsman Office Sign Agreement To Facilitate Investigations

The state’s corrections ombudsman is on track to investigate allegations of mistreatment and discrimination of prison inmates.

UVA, Department Of Justice Agree To Pause Civil Rights Investigations

The DOJ announced that it has agreed to suspend its five federal civil rights investigations against the University of Virginia.

University Of Virginia Reaches Deal To Pause Federal Investigations

The deal was announced by the Justice Department, which began reviewing the admissions process at UVA's Charlottesville campus in April.

Dominion Long-Range Projections Show Major Energy Growth, What It Takes To Fully Comply With VCEA

Dominion spokesman Aaron Ruby emphasized that these projections are not guaranteed to be the exact dollar amounts for those years.

Democrats Crowd Into Virginia's 2nd District Race As Kiggans Faces Mounting Headwinds

Six Democrats are vying to challenge the Republican incumbent in one of Virginia’s most competitive House districts.

DNC Boosts Virginia's Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts With Additional Six-Figure Investment

The group has poured millions into Democratic races up and down the ballot this election cycle.

At Debate, Attorney General Candidates Jones And Miyares Trade Barbs Over Violent Texts, Trump

On the debate stage, both men promised to protect Virginians, but professed vastly different approaches to doing so.

Trash Bins Made From Trash: Central Virginia Municipalities Invest In New Recycling Venture

The company UBQ ships European garbage to its production site in the Netherlands, where items destined for the landfill are ground down.

House District 82 Rematch Could Help Decide Control Of Virginia's Legislature

Republican Del. Kim Taylor faces Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams again as both candidates spotlight economic policy and abortion access.

Youngkin Touts Henrico Firm Powering Virginia's Data Center Boom

Governor highlights Hyper’s role in meeting surging demand for energy-efficient equipment.

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.