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- 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 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.
- Ghiorzi Family Tells SCC to Reject Dominion’s IRP: Co-Locate Generation or Make Data Centers Pay for Underground HVDC
LOVETTSVILLE, Va. — In April 2025 comments on Dominion’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (PUR-2024-00184), Theresa Ghiorzi and relatives urge the SCC to reject the plan, require campus co-located baseload, and stop socializing ‘multi-driver’ 500/765 kV extension cords from West Virginia coal across 13 PJM states.
- Prince William County Approves $20 Million Capital Investment Boost for Parks and Recreation in FY2027
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently approved a substantial financial commitment to the local parks system as part of the upcoming fiscal year budget. The fiscal year 2027 budget includes a $20 million increase in capital investment specifically designated for the Department of Parks and Recreation. This funding boost aims to address backlogged […]
- Prince William County Approves $20 Million Increase for Parks and Recreation Capital Investments
Prince William County officials have approved a significant financial commitment to local green spaces, authorizing a twenty million dollar increase in capital investment for the Department of Parks and Recreation. This substantial funding allocation aims to enhance existing park facilities and expand public access to new trails, playgrounds, and community spaces throughout the region. The […]
- Prince William County Approves $20 Million Capital Increase for Parks and Recreation Enhancements
Prince William County is set to implement a sweeping $20 million increase in capital spending for its Parks and Recreation department to significantly upgrade local amenities. This substantial financial commitment aims to enhance existing park infrastructure while actively expanding access to new recreational spaces across the region. Officials have outlined a comprehensive plan that includes […]
- New Requirements for Handgun Storage in Unattended Vehicles, Virginia Legislature Approves Bill
Virginia Legislature Approves Bill Establishing Requirements for Handgun Storage in Unattended Vehicles The 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly concluded with the enactment of House Bill 110, which introduces new rules governing the storage of handguns in unattended motor vehicles. Sponsored by Amy Laufer, the bill was signed by the governor on April […]
- Virginia joins rooftop solar initiative to help residents trim electric bills
On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that Virginia is partnering with the nonprofit Switch Together to help bring down the cost of solar array purchases for homeowners who want to install them on their homes. The governor framed the move as a way to help Virginians lower their utility bills. The organization acquires the solar […]
- Testing service acquisition expands Virginia’s workforce credentialing and policy plans
Educational Testing Services, a leading test developer for colleges and universities, recently acquired ACT, the organization that administers one of the nation’s most popular standardized tests to measure students educational development for college admission. The merger will combine both entities’ expertise to create better tools to help students in Virginia and across the country succeed […]
- Fairfax County Schools Install Stop-Arm Cameras for Bus Safety
Fairfax County Schools have placed fifty stop-arm cameras into active use on school buses. Fifty additional cameras are set to come online by the fall. The effort targets illegal passing of buses stopped for student loading and unloading. This development aims to enhance overall traffic safety around schools. The safety of students receives focused attention […]
- 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 systems. Describing the site as suitable for a model public property, the speaker called on the board to treat the opportunity as a chance for government to demonstrate leadership by example […]
- Evaporative Technologies Company to Expand in Virginia
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Glenn Youngkin Announces Homestead Creamery Expansion in Franklin County
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.