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- In Cumberland, questions swirl over water sources for newly-approved Dominion gas plant
Cobbs Creek Reservoir in Cumberland County August 2026.
- General Assembly Republicans Call for Gas Tax Holiday
“Suspending the gas tax gives us a chance to provide immediate, tangible help to Virginians in the short term.
- Loudoun and four other Northern Virginia districts placed on federal reimbursement status, education secretary says
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Loudoun and four other Northern Virginia districts were designated high-risk for Title IX violations and placed on reimbursement status for over $50 million.
- Town of Kilmarnock Acquires Strategic Downtown Gateway Property
Town of Kilmarnock Acquires Strategic Downtown Gateway Property Acquisition supports long-range planning, economic development, and future opportunities for downtown Kilmarnock.
- Timeline: Loudoun County, the school boards letter and the Garland memo, 2021 to 2026
A timeline of the Loudoun assault, the NSBA letter, the Garland memo and what followed, from 2021 to 2026, assembled from the new DOJ report.
- Virginia House Democrats Kill Legislation to Reform Virginia Clean Economy Act
House Republicans presented a number of bills to House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee #3 designed to prevent more than $450 million in 'deficiency fees' under the Virginia Clean Economy Act from being passed on to hard-working Virginia families.
- Sentara hospitals are using AI to help monitor patients, determine discharge timelines
Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk.
- 2021 email shows DOJ's public corruption chief flagged a Loudoun group that listed parents
An Oct. 2, 2021 email reprinted in the DOJ report shows the Public Integrity Section chief citing reported threats against Loudoun parents as the department drafted the Garland memo.
- September Virginia Jobs Day Report Shows Job Growth
Virginia adds 5,600 jobs in August as unemployment declines to 3.6 percent; new report highlights economic trends and career opportunities
- At DOJ roundtable, Youngkin, McMahon and Patel put Northern Virginia at center of parents'-rights fight
A transcript in the DOJ report shows Youngkin, McMahon, Patel and Jordan putting Loudoun, Fairfax and Northern Virginia at the center of a June roundtable on parents' rights.
- New Report Finds Strong Wage Gains for Virginia G3 Graduates
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- Alexandria-based school boards group's 2021 letter cited only Loudoun as its Virginia example, DOJ report shows
The NSBA's September 2021 letter to President Biden, reprinted in a DOJ report, cited a Loudoun County School Board meeting as its only Virginia example.
- Seven Employers Upskilling Virginians to Advance in Quality, High-Demand Careers as part of Maritime & Nuclear Workforce Accelerator
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Works today announced that seven employers have been selected through a competitive award process to receive
- Virginia Works Launches New Statewide Work-Based Learning Catalog to Strengthen Talent Pipelines Across the Commonwealth
Richmond, Va. — Virginia Works today announced the launch of the Work‑Based Learning Catalog, a comprehensive statewide resource designed
- Equal Shared Parenting Becomes Common Norm for Separating Virginia Families
Observers note a marked cultural shift toward 50/50 parenting schedules among younger parents in Virginia when mothers and fathers live apart.
- Loudoun Board Weighs Ashburn Boundary Shifts After Enrollment Forecasts Drop
Loudoun County School Board examines elementary attendance zones in Ashburn and Dulles North after staff lower projections for Elaine Thompson Elementary due to birth rates and housing costs.
- Virginia Advances House Bill 357 to Revise Mandatory Secure Bond Rules
House Bill 357 removes certain automatic secure bond requirements and expands judicial discretion in bail determinations across Virginia.
- Four Virginia State Police Troopers Recognized by Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Four Virginia State Police troopers were among 26 law enforcement officers receiving 2026 Awards for Valor from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.
- Virginia Military Institute Maintains Strong Rankings in U.S. News Best Colleges List
VMI maintained its reputation as one of the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2027 Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 22 by U.S. News and World Report.
- Two men convicted of murder among September parole grants; one victim's family opposed release
Troy Demar, convicted of second-degree murder in Fairfax County, and Calvin Darnell Johnson, serving life for a 1989 Richmond murder, were granted parole Sept. 10.
- House Republicans Roll Out Affordability Done Right Agenda to Lower Costs for Virginians
“Democrats talk about affordability,” Kilgore said.
- Virginia Advances Bill Expanding DEQ Drone Authority for Water Oversight
House Bill 950 adds the Department of Environmental Quality to agencies allowed warrantless drone use for monitoring water resources, wetlands, and erosion controls limited to permittees.
- Man convicted of 1997 Franklin post office robbery granted parole under juvenile criteria
David Syrus Butchee, 45, was granted parole in September after serving decades on armed robbery of a Franklin post office convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bill to End Common Law Suicide Offense
House legislation would abolish Virginia's common law crime of suicide with a delayed effective date pending insurance review.
- Beyer Urges Congressional Action on AI Oversight and Security
Virginia congressman stresses federal control of large language models to protect national security and prevent misuse.
- General Assembly Republicans Call for Gas Tax Holiday
– After Democrats Fail to Deliver on Affordability, Republicans Offer Yet Another Real Solution – RICHMOND, VA – Today, House and Senate Republicans urged Democratic budget writers to provide relief to hard working Virginia families by suspending the state’s motor fuels tax.
- Three of September's seven parole grants involved sexual-offense convictions
The Virginia Parole Board granted parole in September to three men convicted of sexual offenses, including one with a 2023 conviction for rape of a child under 13.
- Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.
Dominion Energy offices in Richmond, Va. (Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce for the Virginia Mercury) Public hearings in the case to decide the fate of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy begin this week at the State Corporation Commission.
- Farm Advocates Cite Battery Limits in Opposing Leaf Blower Bill
Virginia Farm Bureau testimony details operational hurdles of electric leaf blowers for agriculture and public works under House Bill 881.
- Virginia Measure Would Allow Local Rules on Gas Leaf Blowers
A legislative proposal before a subcommittee would give Virginia localities the option to regulate or restrict gas-powered leaf blowers over noise and emissions concerns.
- Education secretary says department is investigating Fairfax County schools, according to DOJ report transcript
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said at a June DOJ roundtable that her department is investigating Fairfax County Public Schools, according to a transcript in a new federal report.
- Loudoun Board Weighs Ashburn Boundaries and Title I Questions
Lauren Shernoff presses long-term capacity and Dominion Trail Title I details at November 2025 elementary attendance zone hearing for Ashburn and Dulles North.
- Arlington man serving life for 1990 rape, robbery and abductions granted parole in 3-2 vote
Reginald James Holland, 63, was granted parole in August after serving decades on rape, forcible sodomy, robbery and abduction convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Loudoun County Schools Add Bereavement Leave to Union Contracts
Loudoun County Public Schools incorporates dedicated bereavement leave and expanded personal leave conversion options into updated union agreements during an Ashburn work session.
- Parent Calls for Unity at Dominion Trail Amid Loudoun Rezoning Talks
Lena Welch urges the Loudoun County School Board to adopt Plan 533 and keep Dominion Trail Elementary together during Ashburn and Dulles North attendance zone hearings.
- Virginia Subcommittee Advances House Bill 217 on Assault Firearm Penalties
A House Public Safety subcommittee recommends reporting legislation that creates misdemeanor penalties and a temporary firearm prohibition for certain assault firearm transactions.
- Mecklenburg County man convicted of 2016 drug distribution granted release at 65
William Kennedy Robinson, 65, was granted parole in August after serving decades on drug distribution convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Farmworker Wage Exclusion Faces Scrutiny as Jim Crow Legacy
Commonwealth Institute advocate urges support for Farm Worker Wage Bill to end historical minimum wage exclusions for agricultural laborers.
- Virginia Moves to Authorize Additional Judgeships Amid Rising Caseloads
Legislative discussion centers on expanding judicial positions in multiple districts and circuits to address documented workload pressures.
- Virginia Beach man convicted of 1996 sex offenses granted parole; three victims backed release, one opposed
Randy Edward Logsdon Jr., 51, was granted parole in August after serving decades on multiple counts of aggravated sexual battery and forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Loudoun Officials Detail Private Union Ratification Process
Loudoun County School Board clarifies that the LEA conducts private ratification of collective bargaining agreements covering 91 percent of employees without public disclosure of vote participation.
- Virginia Budget Empowers Local Schools with $400.4 Million Flexible Supplement
The Virginia state budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a significant conservative victory for education funding through a one-time $400.4 million flexible supplement.
- Albemarle man convicted of sexually abusing 13-year-old granted parole in split vote
Oscar Robert Lemen, 67, was granted parole in August after serving decades on forcible sodomy and object sexual penetration of a 13-year-old convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Pittsylvania County man convicted of 1995 rape and sodomy granted parole at 72
Edward Charles White, 72, was granted parole in August after serving decades on rape and forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Lynchburg man with repeat cocaine convictions granted parole to federal detainer
Derrick Lee Wright, 55, was granted parole in August after serving decades on repeat cocaine distribution convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Data Center Growth Raises Noise and Air Quality Concerns Near Loudoun Schools and Homes
Loudoun County has experienced significant data center development in recent years that has brought both economic benefits and challenges for nearby residents.
- Police Chief Details Pre-Indictment Warnings to Senator Louise Lucas
Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins warned Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas several years ago that selling marijuana could lead to trouble.
- Virginia Senator Bryce Reeves Files Resolution Seeking Investigation of Colleague's Federal Charges
Virginia State Senator Bryce Reeves has announced the filing of a resolution requesting that the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections investigate allegations contained in a recent federal indictment against Senator Louise Lucas.
- Congressman Subramanyam Casts Series of Votes on Funding and Oversight Measures
U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat representing Virginia's 10th Congressional District, has participated in several high-profile votes since assuming office in January 2025.
- Man who helped kill Fairfax County resident at 15 granted parole under new juvenile law
Stephen Michael Lineham, 42, was granted parole in August after serving decades on first-degree murder committed at 15 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.