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- Henrico Prosecutor Shannon Taylor's Decisions Examined in Congressional Race
Shannon Taylor, the Democratic nominee for Virginia's first congressional district, previously served as Henrico County's Commonwealth's Attorney.
- Inside the stores at the center of the Lucas indictment
Federal prosecutors say The Cannabis Outlet in Portsmouth and The CBD Shoppe in Norfolk sold marijuana despite state fines, warnings and years of undercover buys.
- Virginia Proposal Links Higher Top Tax Rates to Permanent Cuts
A Finance Subcommittee discussion outlines raising upper income tax brackets to 8 and 10 percent to generate $2.4 billion for lasting local and state tax relief.
- Lawmakers pitch reforms for Virginia’s building code update to boost supply, affordability
Apartments under construction in Richmond, Va. on May 15, 2026.
- Virginia Senate Examines Limits on Police Drone Deployments
Lawmakers review legislation clarifying authorized uses of unmanned aircraft by law enforcement in emergencies and investigations.
- Count 4 explained: How prosecutors tie Sen. Lucas' office to marijuana licenses
The public-corruption charge rests on a $750,000 stake, an FBI-funded $100,000 'repayment,' and quoted calls about licenses and 'generational wealth.'
- Diamondback Terrapin Faces Steep Declines as Virginia Weighs Crab Pot Protections
Subcommittee testimony details population losses and preventable drownings of a native Chesapeake Bay turtle listed as a species of greatest conservation need.
- Body Camera Footage Captures Senator Louise Lucas Interaction During Portsmouth Monument Protest
On June 10, 2020, protesters assembled at a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, Virginia.
- Virginia Subcommittee Weighs Whistleblower Anonymity Under Senate Bill 224
Finance panel examines whether tax fraud whistleblowers can stay anonymous while seeking rewards in proposed state legislation.
- How William & Mary is helping build Virginia’s fusion energy future
The symposium welcomed more than 100 attendees and featured expert talks, research presentations and a panel on Virginia’s role in fusion
- Governor Spanberger Orders Creation of Statewide Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity, Prevent & Respond to AI-Related Cyberattacks
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Directive 6 to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity and address the risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
- Virginia Farmers Face Severe Financial Strain and High Suicide Rates
Economic pressures from tariffs, costs, and weather drive calls for alternative income options such as solar energy to sustain family farms.
- Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Charged in Federal Cannabis Case
Federal prosecutors in Virginia have charged State Senator Louise Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, and other offenses in connection with an alleged cannabis business scheme.
- Virginia Committee Hears Push to Reform Failure-to-Appear Laws
Justice Forward Virginia urges lawmakers to limit felony charges for missing court dates linked to economic hardship.
- Virginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas Indicted on Federal Marijuana and Corruption Charges
Federal prosecutors announced on October 22, 2026, that Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas and six co-defendants have been indicted on charges including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, money laundering conspiracy, and related offenses.
- Elections chief says Virginia is ready for midterms, potential federal interference
Virginia Elections Commissioner Steve Koski in his Richmond office.
- Virginia should do much more to curb PFAS pollution in our waters
More than 100 acres of Chickahominy Tribal lands on the James River in Charles City County, July 31, 2021.
- Virginia’s 2026 report calls for expanded college access, improved postsecondary planning
Damon Jiggetts, president and CEO of ACCESS College Foundation, and U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott at an October 2026 financial aid workshop in Portsmouth.
- SCC staff: Deny the Dominion-NextEra merger as proposed
State Corporation Commission staff says Dominion and NextEra have not shown their merger would protect Virginia customers, and recommends the deal be denied unless the companies accept a list of new conditions.
- Governor Spanberger Celebrates State Investments That Will Help 200,000 Virginians Save Hundreds of Dollars on Health Insurance
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger celebrated today that the $150 million Virginia Premium Savings program — created by the Governor and General Assembly — will help up to 200,000 Virginians save hundreds of dollars on average on their health insurance premiums through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace.
- Manassas Airport Announces Groundbreaking for New Air Traffic Control Tower
A New Height for Air Traffic Operations The replacement tower will feature a controller eye height of 125 feet, an increase of 58 feet over the existing tower’s 67-foot controller eye height.
- Virginia Lawmaker Flags Grid Shortfalls and Energy Mix Needs
Delegate Tony Wilt addresses PJM generation warnings, battery limits, and the ongoing role of natural gas and nuclear during the February 19 session.
- Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences Of Sanctuary Policies
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Democrats’ open-borders policies at the federal level and sanctuary policies at the state and local level allow millions of illegal aliens to pour into the country and ensure that criminal aliens, after encountered by local law enforcement, are released back into American communities.
- Manufactured Housing Gains Recognition as Affordable Option in Virginia
Industry leader testifies that factory-built homes offer an unsubsidized path to easing Virginia's housing supply challenges through design flexibility and energy efficiency.
- Patrick & Henry Community College to Offer Paid Internships Courtesy of Harvest Foundation Grant
October 14, 2026 Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) has received a three-year grant of $802,750 from The Harvest Foundation to
- Sen. Louise Lucas, six others charged in federal marijuana racketeering case
An eight-count indictment unsealed in Newport News alleges the Portsmouth Democrat led a family-run 'Lucas Enterprise' built around The Cannabis Outlet.
- Fairfax sheriff declined 1,670 ICE detainers from 2023 to 2025
A House Judiciary Committee interim staff report released Oct. 20 accuses Fairfax County officials of shielding non-citizens charged with crimes.
- October Virginia Jobs Day Highlights Job Growth and Energy Career Opportunities for Virginians
Virginia adds 7,800 jobs in September as unemployment holds at 3.6 percent; new report highlights career opportunities in Virginia’s energy industry.
- Delegate Weber Examines Dual-Use Solar Measure in Agriculture Subcommittee
A Virginia delegate questions a brief bill tying solar electricity production on farms to concurrent crop or livestock operations and its effect on local zoning authority.
- Virginia Advances Fee Hike on Traffickers to Bolster Victim Services
Senate Bill 3129 seeks to raise penalties on convicted traffickers and solicitors from 100 to 500 dollars with proceeds directed to survivor support programs.
- Virginia Agribusiness Leaders Warn Against Uninspected Meat Sales
Agribusiness and cattlemen associations oppose legislation allowing uninspected meat, citing risks to public health and state inspection programs.
- Democrats ramp up outreach in Va.’s 1st, 2nd and 5th Districts 2 weeks before Election Day
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, center, stumps for Democratic congressional candidates in Virginia on Oct. 19, 2026.
- House Bill 98 Advances Formal Dissolution of Glenlin Town Charter
Legislation sponsored by Delegate Ballard repeals the charter of Glenlin in Giles County after a plant closure erased key revenue and county services fully assumed municipal duties.
- General Assembly calls off Oct. 26 special session to elect judges
The Virginia Capitol on March 9, 2026.
- Young Hunter Opposes Virginia HB 1396 Over Hound Hunting Uncertainty
A youth hound hunter testified against House Bill 1396 before a Virginia legislative subcommittee, citing unclear guidelines and risks to future generations of hunters.
- Lawmakers grapple with loss of federal healthcare funds for transgender youth
A crowd gathers outside of Virginia's Capitol on Feb. 10, 2025 to call on legislators to protect transgender people.
- Warner Urges Military Spouse Commission to Hear Directly From Virginia Military Families
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) urged the newly formed Department of Defense Military Spouse Commission to expand its outreach to military families across Virginia, particularly spouses who have recently navigated the challenges of extended deployments and spouses of junior enlisted servicemembers.
- Virginia Bill Seeks to Classify Solar Power as Agricultural Use for Farmers
Proposed HB 1091 would recognize solar energy production under right-to-farm protections to aid family operations and land preservation.
- Virginia Voter FAQ: Curbside Voting, Drop Boxes and Your Protections at the Polls
Answers to common voter questions drawn from a state bulletin, including why curbside voting and drop boxes get the same protection from intimidation.
- Virginia Senate Panel Reviews Pet Shop Inspection Records Showing Few Violations
A Virginia Department of Agriculture official reported minimal technical issues and no animal care violations in recent pet shop inspections during a Senate subcommittee hearing.
- Virginia Pet Stores Linked to Out-of-State Breeders as Lawmakers Weigh SB 792
An examination of sourcing practices at Virginia pet stores reveals exclusive reliance on out-of-state suppliers, elevated puppy prices, and financing options amid legislative discussion of SB 792.
- Virginia Subcommittee Examines Post-Storm Roofing Contractor Practices
A Criminal Subcommittee meeting addressed reports of contractors pressuring homeowners into unnecessary roof replacements after storms and pursuing collections when insurers deny claims.
- NEW: Governor Spanberger Stands Up to Trump Administration Effort to Strip Protections from 400,000 Acres of National Forests in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged the Trump Administration to abandon its proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule — known as the Roadless Rule — that would jeopardize nearly 400,000 acres of National Forests in Virginia.
- Ring fence: SCC staff wants an independent Dominion board and a 'golden share'
SCC staff wants a legal wall around Dominion Energy Virginia, including an independent board, a bankruptcy-remote entity with a 'golden share' and dividend limits, to shield customers from NextEra's riskier businesses.
- Governor Spanberger Visits Students & Teachers in Henrico, Discusses Focus on Continuing to Strengthen Virginia Schools
HENRICO, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today visited Glen Lea Elementary School in Henrico County to meet with students and educators
- Spanberger’s EO 22 Rewrites Virginia’s Data-Center Rules Without Declaring a Moratorium
The order bans new state NDAs, curbs VEDP help for big new loads, pushes noise and water reviews, and tees up 2027 legislation—while leaving local zoning fights intact.
- Governor Spanberger Announces Walashek Industrial & Marine Expansion in Norfolk
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. — a leading provider of maritime boiler repair and maintenance for military and civilian vessels — will expand its operations in Norfolk, creating 40 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Subcommittee Reviews Hunting Dog Permit Proposal
Agriculture Subcommittee examines a bill creating DWR permits and best practices for hunters releasing dogs while addressing property rights.
- The amendment that could permanently protect killing babies in Virginia
- Governor Spanberger Announces Nearly $1.3 Million in Scholarships & Incentives for Nursing Students
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger today announced that the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (VNWC) has awarded nearly $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives to nearly 350 prospective students across the Commonwealth.