Public Comment Urges Solar and Battery Integration for Proposed Virginia County Government Center
The commenter commended these provisions as successful steps toward environmental protection but advocated for additional requirements: installation of rooftop solar panels and battery storage...
Hospitals are not closing down
The hospitals in the area say that they will continue to serve the region, despite possible cuts in Medicaid funding which were approved...
Tazewell Circuit Court Blocks Certification of Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum, Ruling Process Unconstitutional
TAZEWELL, Va. — In a dramatic late-day ruling issued Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Tazewell Circuit Court blocked certification of results from Tuesday’s special...
Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles
A voter casts a ballot in the April 21 redistricting referendum at the Stonebridge Recreational Center in Chesterfield County. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)
Virginia...
Loudoun County Allocates $85.8 Million to Attainable Housing Since FY2023 in Proposed FY27 Budget
Key components of the FY27 proposal include $10.5 million allocated to a loan program anticipated to fund 100 units and $4.5 million for the...
George Washington University Hires Judge Overseeing Antisemitism Case Against It to Teach Discretionary and...
The Washington Free Beacon showed that George Washington University hired a federal judge who is presiding a lawsuit accusing GW Law of "pervasive antisemitic...
Loudoun County Farmer Highlights Concerns on Agrotourism’s Impact on Rural Preservation
Rockland Farm's history traces back over 200 years within the Rust and Brown-Devlin family lineage, including figures like Elizabeth Devlin. The site has weathered...
Purcellville Town Council Member Voices Strong Opposition to Valley Commerce Center Rezoning at Loudoun...
PURCELLVILLE, Va. — Loudoun County residents and local officials packed the Board of Supervisors chambers on April 15 for a contentious public hearing on...
Abigail Spanberger signs bill forcing Virginia schools to add ‘Restorative Disciplinary practices’ before suspending...
Abigail Spanberger, the Virginia governor, signed into law a state bill that was passed by her Democratic colleagues. The bill prohibits public schools in...
10 questions and answers about Virginia’s redistricting referendum
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Virginians will head to the polls Tuesday to approve or reject a closely watched constitutional amendment that could reshape the...
Loudoun County Approves Zoning Amendments to Facilitate Reconstruction of Agricultural Buildings
Rural zoning in Loudoun County is designed to promote and protect agricultural land use. Essential structures like barns support daily farm activities, including crop...
Loudoun Supervisor Koran Saines Denies Data Center Financial Ties During April 7 Board Meeting,...
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — In a pointed defense of his integrity amid ongoing public scrutiny of data center development in Loudoun County, Sterling District...
Spanberger acts on immigration bills, seeks changes to ICE-related measures
Protesters hold signs outside Richmond City Hall in August during a rally against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions, calling for the city to...
Public Input Calls for Enhanced Sustainability Features in Loudoun County’s Tuscarora Land Bay 4...
The application addresses development on the property designated for county government use. Proposed conditions encompass stormwater protection and related design elements, invasive species certification...
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax presides over the state Senate during the 2020 General Assembly session in Richmond; police say he fatally shot...
Governor amends bills that shift costs onto data centers. Critics say her tweaks weaken...
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger listens as former President Barack Obama speaks at a Nov. 2025 rally for her campaign when she was the Democratic...
Uptick in continued Virginia General Assembly legislation reflects varied motivations
The State Capitol in Richmond. (Photo by Kacy Lee/Capital News Service)
By Kacy Lee/VCU Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of bills were continued to...
Supreme Court ruling revives debate over conversion therapy bans, including in Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)
An 8-1 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court has revived a legal...
Spanberger signs sweeping gun legislation reshaping Virginia’s firearm laws
Gun safety advocates at a Moms Demand Actions rally in Richmond. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)
Just hours before a midnight deadline, Gov. Abigail Spanberger...
Governor pitches amendments to Prescription Drug Affordability Board bill that some say ‘nullify’ it
Photo illustration of prescription medicine in bottles. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)
While Gov. Abigail Spanberger never signaled she would sign the proposed Prescription...
Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget, Non-Departmental Expenditures
Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget lists Non-Departmental Expenditures as one of the largest single categories in the General Fund, totaling approximately $2.103 billion...
Loudoun Education Foundation Bridges Meal Gap for LCPS Students During Snow Day Closures
LEF's Fueled program supplies weekend meal bags, in-school food pantries, and snacks to 56 LCPS schools. By mid-school year, the program had distributed more...
Loudoun County Resident Opposes Proposed Maintenance Facility Citing Child Safety and Recent Fatal Crash
The speaker stated, 'I believe this location is not befitting for the purpose that it is being intended for,' emphasizing the facility's potential as...
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians mark Easter in Washington with prayer and joyful family celebrations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - Dressed in all white, hundreds Ethiopian Orthodox Christians crowded into Washington, D.C.'s DSK Mariam Church, to sing hymns and pray...
Marijuana testing challenges persist as Virginia retail market nears
Photo of Virginia Cannabis Control Authority graphic with campaign material on their website. (Photo courtesy Virginia Cannabis Control Authority)
By Stef Anderson/VCU Capital News Service
RICHMOND,...
18-year old found guilty of groping Fairfax Co. High school students
A Fairfax County High School 18-year old student was found guilty of groping a number of female classmates.
Israel Flores Ortiz, who was initially charged...
Oakhill Farm, Monroe’s Loudoun County estate on pause
Landscape near Oak Hill Farm in Loudoun County, the former seat of President James Monroe, where legislators are trying to create a public park....
Virginia set to rejoin RGGI as utilities prepare to pass the cost back to...
A natural gas-fired power plant. (Photo by Getty Images)
Virginia is poised to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative this summer, a move that could...
US employers created 178,000 new jobs in March, a huge increase from the February...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - American employers created 178,000 jobs in March, a surprising number after a dismal month of February. The unemployment rate dropped...
Virginia sees 33,000 ACA enrollment drop since subsidies expired, more likely on the way
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What might be pocket change to some can be a breaking point for others — forcing tough choices between health insurance...
‘Skill’ slot machines are a risky bet for Virginia
Skill games in a Richmond corner store. The games popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and bars around the state before they were...
Abigail Spanberger signs first wave of bills targeting health care, housing and energy cost
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the first first batch of bills passed by state lawmakers before they adjourned in mid-March, advancing measures on health...
The debate over Fairfax Co.’s casino is centered on a question: Does Tysons really...
As Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing whether she will sign a measure allowing voters to decide whether or not to build a Casino...
Loudoun County Democrat School Board Votes Down Expansion of School Resource Officers to Elementary...
In a 5-3-1 vote during a special meeting on March 5, 2026, the board declined to endorse the expansion. The full board includes Chair...
LCPS Gambles with Student Safety: Defying Severe Storm Warnings While Neighbors Close Schools
Another day, another episode of chaos dressed up and promoted as exceptionalism by Loudoun County Public Schools.Regional Weather Warnings and Neighboring Districts' Responses
Over the...
Virginia General Assembly Debates Tax Treatment of Vacant Land Amid Housing Concerns
During the public session, one speaker advocated for reduced taxation on undeveloped parcels, arguing it would incentivize property owners and developers to improve the...
Virginia voter guide: Ballot questions voters about Democratic efforts to redraw the congressional map
Legal challenges to redistricting efforts are playing out in court. A referendum which would allow Democratic legislators to temporarily redraw Virginia’s congressional map continues...
Mark Warner files for reelection, launching bid for fourth U.S. Senate term caught lying...
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol building in October. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner formally launched...
Virginia Lawmakers Debate Sales Tax Impact on School Funding Amid Richmond-Suburb Shopping Patterns
Under Virginia law, localities collect a 1% share of the 6% sales tax on transactions occurring within their borders. This money supports general funds,...
Virginia Referendum Pits Redistricting Proposals Against Voter-Approved Commission
The proposal stems from legislation passed by the Democrat-majority House of Delegates and Senate. It would suspend the decennial redistricting cycle mandated by Amendment...
Virginia League of Women Voters Endorses SB 58 to Increase Mail Ballot Deadlines
SB 58 aims to adapt election procedures to contemporary challenges in mail delivery. Currently, mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received...
Loudoun School Board Rejects SRO Expansion for Elementary Schools Despite Sheriff Data
The board, which includes members Ross Svenson, Anne Donohue, and additional representatives from the district's regions, conducted citizen participation. Speakers stressed vulnerabilities of young...
Virginia Republicans Unanimously Approves Bill Easing Rental Lease Terminations for Military Personnel
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia General Assembly has delivered a strong show of support for the state's military community by passing House Bill 174,...
Early voting underway for Virginians to weigh in on congressional redistricting plan
Virginians can now begin voting on whether the state should temporarily redraw its congressional districts as part of a rare springtime special election.
The step,...
Minimum Wage to $15 by 2028 Amid Close Vote
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Senate gave final legislative approval to House Bill 1 on March 4, 2026, passing the measure by a narrow...
Virginia Concealed Carry Reciprocity Reform Bill Falters in House Public Safety Committee
RICHMOND, Va. – Legislation aimed at tightening Virginia's concealed handgun permit reciprocity standards met a roadblock in the House Public Safety Committee, where House...
Virginia HB4 Clears Senate Committee, Poised to Expand Local Control Over Affordable Housing Sales
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 4, a measure designed to preserve affordable housing in Virginia, advanced through the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee...
Virginia Legislature Overwhelmingly Approves HB 312 to Safeguard Consumers in Auto Glass Repair Industry
RICHMOND — In a display of strong bipartisan consensus, the Virginia General Assembly has advanced House Bill 312, establishing clear notice requirements for motor...
Virginia House Bill HB311 Aims to Enhance Driver Protections in Photo Speed Monitoring Enforcement
In the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session, House Bill 311, introduced by Delegate Otto Wachsmann, sought to amend state law governing photo speed monitoring devices by requiring more detailed information on mailed summonses for captured violations.
Virginia General Assembly Advances HB54 to Bolster State Government Talent Pipeline with New Internship...
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia General Assembly has made significant progress on House Bill 54, a measure aimed at strengthening the Commonwealth's public sector...
