62.7 F
Virginia
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

Republican wins Lynchburg Treasurer’s Office, leading to a red sweep in all local elections

According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Republican Brian Triplett won a close race for Lynchburg Treasurer.

VN Staff

‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins

Rick Buchanan didn’t expect to walk out before the first session even ended.

Salem City Council to discuss a $2 million capital improvement budget for schools

Salem City Council on Monday will review a request by the Salem School Division to allocate almost $2 million of unallocated reserve capital funds to the general, grant, capital projects, and reserve funds.

Virginia Democrats were able to pull off a blue wave by leveraging green money. On television, some challengers were able to outspend incumbent Republicans...

Bobby Orrock served as a delegate in the House of Delegates longer than any other member. Caroline County Republican Bobby Orrock never faced any opposition during many of these years. The campaigns he ran were not particularly close.

The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients began to see benefits that had been stalled during the government shutdown.

Rein in federal health care program that raises costs for Virginians

Virginians often have to choose between paying high health care expenses and their daily living costs at the gas station and grocery store. As a clinic worker in Tysons Corner I understand how vital it is that patients with chronic illnesses receive the care they require when they need it.

Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say

An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va., last year. Local communities around the country are seeking...

Roanoke city council to hear presentation about solar panels in schools

On Monday afternoon, Roanoke Public Schools and Secure Solar Futures will present a joint proposal to add solar panels to additional division buildings. Phazhon Nash and Terry McGuire are the sponsors of this presentation.

Virginia poised to launch adult-use Marijuana market

After four years of stalled efforts and repeated vetoes from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia lawmakers now see a clear path to finally standing up a legal adult-use Marijuana market.

Jay Jones’s Attorney General Election Could Lead to Virginia Police Exodus, Law Enforcement Leaders Say

Virginia law enforcement leaders fear the election of Jay Jones—who once fantasized about putting "two bullets" in the head of a GOP lawmaker and...

Republican wins Lynchburg Treasurer’s Office, leading to a red sweep in all local elections

According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Republican Brian Triplett won a close race for Lynchburg Treasurer.

Goochland County approves tech overlay district after hours of resident backlash

Goochland County, home to just over 28,000 residents and more than two hours south of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” is the latest locality to face intense community pushback over plans to lure data center development to the area.

Va. Supreme Court hears appeal to lift suspension of Youngkin appointees from college boards

The Virginia Supreme Court will take its time to decide a case that could keep Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointments from serving on three Virginia university governing boards, or allow them to serve after being sidelined since June. The high court heard oral arguments in the case on Thursday.

A Virginia political scribe recalls the dark ages of covering campaigns and elections before VPAP

The Virginia Public Access Project websites homepage. (Photo courtesy VPAP) We Virginians are about to elect our 75th governor, the first woman to hold the...

Bar complaints pile up against Jay Jones over violent texts sent to GOP lawmakers

A government watchdog group has filed a complaint with the Virginia State Bar on Tuesday, claiming that Jay Jones (D.), candidate for Virginia...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img

Follow us

×