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- Governor Spanberger Calls for Six-Year Freeze to Electricity Rates, Tripling Customer Bill Credits in NextEra-Dominion Filing
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — in expert testimony filed with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) on behalf of the
- Is the grid serving Virginia in a recurring crunch?
September's federal emergency order for the PJM grid was the latest in a 2026 series.
- Dominion zone among hardest hit as grid forecast a 700-megawatt reserve shortfall
In asking for a federal emergency order, PJM said September's grid strain was worst in the BGE, Pepco and Dominion zones, where a key north-to-south transmission line limited how much power could flow in.
- Excellence in Action: Cadet Reynolds Recognized with Prestigious Bayliss Award
Virginia Military Institute’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 880 recently celebrated Cadet Major Joseph T. Reynolds as the Fall 2026 recipient of the prestigious Bayliss Scholarship.
- Fairfax sheriff's office has defended its ICE detainer policy as report tallies 1,670 declined
The House Judiciary report says the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office declined at least 1,670 ICE detainers from 2023 to 2025.
- Governor Spanberger Announces 46 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Grants to Drive Visitation to Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that $205,300 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 46 tourism marketing
- DOJ report says 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure, with Loudoun case at its center
A 273-page Justice Department report concludes former AG Merrick Garland's 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure and internal objections, and it opens with a Loudoun County case.
- Governor Spanberger Announces Auria to Establish East Coast Headquarters in Fairfax
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Auria — a national security and aerospace defense company — will invest $1.8 million to establish its East Coast headquarters in Fairfax County.
- Two daughters and a grandson: The Lucas family members charged, and the gun count
Lisa Lucas-Burke, a Portsmouth City Council candidate, is a co-defendant in her mother's bribery count.
- Chesapeake Bay gets a C+ in overall health, Va. and Md. leaders say work to protect it must continue
Heath Kelsey with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences presents the 2026 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Report Card in Woodbridge, Virginia.
- Portsmouth, Danville properties listed for forfeiture in Lucas case: What that means
The government wants five properties and a bank account if defendants are convicted.
- Virginia Bill Targets Rigid Deadlines in Child Sexual Abuse Civil Cases
HB 1020 would let courts weigh newly discovered DNA, confessions, and witness accounts without altering core filing periods or evidentiary standards.
- Chesapeake Regional may avoid criminal trial, but former OB-GYN Perwaiz’s patients are still suing
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on Battlefield Boulevard.
- Loudoun superintendent pushes back after Va. delegate slams LGBTQ+ history acknowledgment
Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence testifies during a June 10, 2026 congressional hearing.
- The 10,431-jobs promise: five years, or 10?
NextEra pledges to keep 10,431 jobs in Virginia for five years after buying Dominion.
- Virginia Resident Details Stray Bullet Near-Miss in Support of Target Shooting Standards
Stephanie Fulford recounts a 2024 rifle round incident and repeated police calls while urging passage of House Bill 926 to establish objective acreage and setback rules.
- Warner seeks a final term as Mizusawa makes his case for change
Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (left) faces Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa in his bid for a fourth term in the Senate.
- Loudoun County Official Advocates for Enhanced Transparency in Infrastructure Planning
Loudoun County Supervisor Julie Briskman spoke during a board session about infrastructure planning procedures.
- Man convicted of four counts of forcible sodomy in Hopewell granted parole after 30 years
Waverly Otis Robinson, 63, was granted parole in September after serving decades on four counts of forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Study provides a remedy for coal dust in Newport News. Good luck getting terminal operators to pay.
This coal transfer terminal in Newport News sits close to many homes in the majority Black East End neighborhood.
- Virginia lawmakers approve plan to advance new K-12 school funding formula
A cup of pencils sit on top of a classroom desk in a Virginia school.
- Danville to Portsmouth: The alleged supply chain behind The Cannabis Outlet
Prosecutors list nearly two years of monthly payments to a Danville-linked supplier, a separate Norfolk shop where police seized seven pounds, and text messages with a co-defendant they call a source.
- Fairfax County man convicted in 1998 stabbing death granted parole over family's opposition
Troy Demar, 53, was granted parole in September after serving decades on second-degree murder convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Testimony at Virginia Senate Meeting Addresses Unclaimed Veterans Burials
In a Virginia Senate meeting, a speaker in military attire shared details about assisting with the burials of ten unclaimed veterans who died without identified family members.
- What victims, prosecutors and the record told the Parole Board before September's grants
The minutes of the Sept. 10 meeting show victim input ranged from strong opposition to no response, and that prosecutors supported release in two cases.
- Governor Spanberger Announces M.C. Dean Expansion in Caroline County, Creating Nearly 2,000 New Jobs for Virginians
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that M.C. Dean — an innovative power and technology engineering firm — will invest $412.5 million to expand production capabilities at the company’s Modular Mission Critical™ manufacturing campus based in Caroline County.
- Leesburg Town Council Advances Airport Expansion Plans
Leesburg Town Council is moving forward with plans for expansion at the local airport.
- Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
Voters on Tuesday will choose nominees for U.S. Senate and congressional races across the commonwealth.
- The $750,000 deal: A timeline of Mama's Chicken LLC in the Lucas case
Prosecutors say a Delaware company with a restaurant-sounding name was really a vehicle for a recreational marijuana license, and that the FBI funded a $100,000 'repayment' to Sen. Lucas.
- Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia’s AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the affirmation of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s AAA/Aaa/AAA bond ratings by Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings — the highest levels a state can receive.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Virginia Beach man with long burglary record granted geriatric release after nearly 35 years
Michael McCoy Duncan, 62, was granted parole in September after serving decades on dozens of burglary and larceny counts convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Report contrasts Descano campaign pledge with his testimony to Congress
Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano told a House subcommittee in May that his website's immigration pledge was "not my policy."
- Norfolk man, 71, with 1992 rape convictions and 2023 child-rape conviction granted parole
Clarence Eugene Billups, 71, was granted parole in September after serving decades on rape, including the 2023 rape of a child under 13 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Lawmakers Weigh HB290 on Parental School Residency Rules
Humanization Project backs measure to drop misdemeanor charges for parents falsifying addresses while keeping civil penalties intact.
- Virginia Honor Guard Conducts Military Burials for Veterans Without Family
A veteran organization based in the Richmond area of Virginia has conducted military burial services for ten veterans who had no family members present.
- Delegate Hodges Highlights Local Authority Over Affordable Housing Definitions
Virginia lawmaker explains why localities should set their own affordable housing terms in locally funded programs during CCT Subcommittee discussion.
- Lawmakers Report No Overcrowding at Fairfax ICE Site
Congressmen Walkinshaw, Subramanyam, and Beyer performed an unannounced oversight visit to the Fairfax ICE facility.
- Virginia Lawmakers Weigh Mandate for Career Coaches in Every High School
House Bill 138 would place a dedicated career coach in each Virginia high school to guide students toward internships, apprenticeships and credentials under counselor oversight.
- Congresswoman Kiggans Joins Discussions on Public Safety and Elections
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia’s Second District took part in a discussion with FBI Director Kash Patel and Hampton Roads law enforcement officials focused on public safety topics.
- Mizusawa Accepts October Debates While Warner Remains Uncommitted
Bert Mizusawa, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Virginia, announced that his campaign has accepted three debate invitations for October.
- Republican Candidate Bert Mizusawa Releases Ad Targeting Senator Mark Warner
Bert Mizusawa, the Republican nominee for Virginia’s United States Senate seat, has released a new campaign advertisement urging incumbent Democratic Senator Mark Warner to retire.
- Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist
A school nurse listens to a young student.
- House report blames shutdowns for unpaid DHS staff as it targets Fairfax policies
The House Judiciary staff report on Fairfax County opens by saying shutdowns in 2025 and 2026 left many Homeland Security employees unpaid.
- Virginia Advances House Bill 131 for Campus Religious Accommodations
House Bill 131 would require Virginia public universities to adopt and publish consistent policies granting students accommodations for religious observances along with clear grievance procedures.
- Report says Descano's immigration policy covers all non-citizens, contrary to May testimony
Descano testified in May that his policy was written with legal permanent residents and minor crimes in mind.
- Culpeper Prosecutor Presses Senate Panel on Check Fraud Venue Rules
Commonwealth’s Attorney Russ Rab tells the Senate Courts of Justice Committee that clarifying venue statutes would help prosecute washed and forged check cases that cross county lines.
- What an ICE detainer is, and why Fairfax doesn't honor them
A House Judiciary staff report centers on ICE detainers.
- Virginia Advances Crypto Kiosk Safeguards to Combat Scams
Legislation sponsored by Delegate Maldonado seeks stronger consumer protections at cryptocurrency kiosks with support from Vice Chair Shin.
- House committee subpoenaed Descano over cases where immigration consequences were weighed
The House Judiciary Committee says Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano refused to identify cases in which his office considered immigration consequences, so it issued a subpoena.