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- Warner wins fourth term , Luria ousts Kiggans in VA-02 as 2 U.S. House races remain undecided
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner speaks to Virginians at his re-election celebration in Alexandria on Nov. 3, 2026.
- ACLU of Virginia Endorses Prison Language Access Measure
Advocacy group backs HB553 to provide translation services and prevent unjust solitary confinement linked to language barriers in state prisons.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Manufactured Housing Gains Recognition as Affordable Option in Virginia
Industry leader testifies that factory-built homes offer an unsubsidized path to easing Virginia's housing supply challenges through design flexibility and energy efficiency.
- House Bill 98 Advances Formal Dissolution of Glenlin Town Charter
Legislation sponsored by Delegate Ballard repeals the charter of Glenlin in Giles County after a plant closure erased key revenue and county services fully assumed municipal duties.
- NEW: Governor Spanberger Stands Up to Trump Administration Effort to Strip Protections from 400,000 Acres of National Forests in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged the Trump Administration to abandon its proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule — known as the Roadless Rule — that would jeopardize nearly 400,000 acres of National Forests in Virginia.
- Virginia Lawmakers Weigh HB 1160 on Dangerous Dog Procedures
Delegate Weber's HB 1160 clarifies deferred adjudication rules for dangerous dogs to limit appeals after repeat incidents and strengthen public safety processes.
- Virginia Advances Bill to Market Invasive Blue Catfish and Protect Bay Seafood
A legislative proposal would create a dedicated marketing position to expand commercial demand for blue catfish and ease pressure on native Chesapeake Bay species.
- When Virginia’s congressional candidates don’t debate, voters get sound bites instead of substance
Basic civic literacy, which debates and candidate forums promote, is not even an afterthought for many political candidates in Virginia and other states, columnist Jim Spencer writes.
- Data shows 94,000 Virginians have dropped their Affordable Care Act insurance since last year
The U.S. House will begin debate in committee this week on a bill that would cut Medicaid spending.
- Delegate Shin Stresses Local Authority in HB 1238 Pet Shop Oversight Debate
Virginia lawmaker highlights resource gaps and local permission in final remarks on legislation allowing localities to regulate pet shops and shelters.
- Recall Petition Targets Fairfax County Prosecutor Following High-Profile Murder Case
Cheryl Minter, mother of Stephanie Minter, has filed a recall petition against Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
- Congressman Don Beyer Comments on Immigration and Economic Factors
Congressman Don Beyer stated that mass immigration is negatively impacting the economy.
- Virginia Bill HB 1238 Draws Support for Local Pet Shop Puppy Sale Rules
Advocates testify that House Bill 1238 would give Virginia localities flexibility to regulate puppy sales in pet shops, following models already used in eight other states including Maryland.
- Citizen Launches PAC at Purcellville Town Council Meeting
A public meeting of the Purcellville Town Council featured a citizen speaker who addressed the suspension of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and related matters.
- Virginia localities weigh 1% sales tax for school construction as voters decide on expansion
A view from the front entrance of the renovated Gloucester County High School, which opened in September 2025.
- Virginia Senate Amendment Targets Faster Absentee Ballot Handling on Election Day
Senator Rome advances a change to Senate Bill 350 permitting local registrars to process absentee and early ballots during voting hours to ease worker burdens and support timely results.
- Virginia Senate Bill 169 Sets Earlier Deadlines for Election Signature Challenges
A Virginia Senate measure advances rules on timing for candidate petition challenges in general elections and primaries after a Fairfax County case.
- Fairfax County Weighs Childcare Access Against Neighborhood Noise Concerns
Fairfax County officials examine how to support home-based childcare while addressing resident complaints about noise and administrative requirements.
- James Morefield House Bill 62 Eases Tazewell Town Manager Residency Rule
RICHMOND — In a move underscoring the value of local decision-making and practical governance, the Virginia General Assembly has sent House Bill 62 to the governor’s desk, amending the charter of the Town of Tazewell to ease residency requirements for its town manager.
- Virginia Delegate Cites Housing Crisis in Subcommittee Push to Advance Measure
Delegate Keys-Gamarra signals willingness to move a housing-related proposal while insisting court access must be preserved.
- Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms
The customer service center at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Headquarters in Richmond.
- Virginia House Bill Extends Procurement Preference for Local Agricultural Products
House Bill 1086 grants Virginia producers of school nutrition goods an option to match out-of-state bids within 20 percent while extending related preference laws to 2028.
- Virginia has a new law that regulates the use of license plate readers
The General Assembly has decided to take action to curb the use of automatic license plate readers by law enforcement.
- Testimony Highlights Florida Dental Licensing Path as Warning on Access Gaps
A dental hygienist opposed Virginia HB1036 by detailing how Florida’s allowance for foreign-trained dentists to become hygienists failed to ease shortages.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces, “Keep Virginia Winning” Budget to Deliver on Critical Investments and Expand Tax Relief for Hardworking Virginians