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- Youngkin’s Veto of HB2277 Protected Electoral Integrity, Republicans Say
  
  Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto of House Bill HB2277 has...
  
  Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes HB2056, Upholds Election Integrity and Efficiency
  
  Citing grave concerns for election integrity and efficient governance,...
  
  In deepening Va. GOP crisis, Reid accuses Youngkin PAC of extortion. Is a legal battle ahead?
  
  The internal drama roiling Virginia Republicans deepened over the weekend as John Reid, the party’s embattled nominee for lieutenant governor, accused Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political action committee of extortion — escalating an already explosive rift just months before November’s elections.
  
  Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project
  
  Governor Glenn Youngkin today broke ground on the highly-anticipated New River Valley Rail Project in Christiansburg, Virginia. As part of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative, the New River Valley Project encompasses railroad infrastructure upgrades that will allow VPRA to extend its Amtrak Virginia service from Roanoke to Christiansburg and return passenger rail service to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979.
  
  Virginia’s Energy Future
  
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Two Fairfax County Police Officers shot during Fair Oaks traffic stop, gunman killed

A gunfight broke out during a traffic check in Fair Oaks on Wednesday, leaving two Fairfax County officers wounded and one local man dead.

Loudoun County Public Schools won’t sign federal anti-discrimination certification forms. Here’s why.

All of Virginia’s educational divisions, except two, have signed Title VI certifications pledging their commitment to treating all students equally regardless of their race, following a mandate by the state education department that builds on President Donald Trump administration’s campaign to demolish diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in federally-funded agencies.

Fluoride spike at Richmond water plant reignites calls for regional management

A spike in fluoride levels during a pump install at Richmond’s water treatment plant last week went unreported for days and has prompted neighboring counties to repeat calls for a cooperative approach to water service in the region.

Chris Obenshain

From the top down, Virginia’s 2025 elections are packed with contenders

VN Staff - April 8, 2025 0

The 2025 election season in Virginia is officially underway — and the landscape is coming into sharp focus after last week’s filing deadline for the June 17 primaries.

Virginia colleges and universities may start livestreaming meetings

VN Staff - February 12, 2025 0

Virginia’s public colleges and universities could soon be required to livestream their Board of Visitors meetings, ensuring real-time access for the public. The proposal, which passed the House and is now headed to the Senate, aims to increase transparency in higher education governance.

Marijuana sales bills clear Virginia legislature

VN Staff - February 5, 2025 0

Virginia’s legislature has once again approved legislation to create a regulated and taxed cannabis marketplace, and with both chambers backing identical measures, the proposal is all but certain to reach Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk once the General Assembly adjourns later this month.

Youngkin’s Veto of HB2277 Protected Electoral Integrity, Republicans Say

Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes HB2056, Upholds Election Integrity and Efficiency

In deepening Va. GOP crisis, Reid accuses Youngkin PAC of extortion. Is a legal battle ahead?

Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project

Virginia’s Energy Future