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- 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
- 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.
- Portsmouth, Danville properties listed for forfeiture in Lucas case: What that means
The government wants five properties and a bank account if defendants are convicted.
- Inside the stores at the center of the Lucas indictment
Federal prosecutors say The Cannabis Outlet in Portsmouth and The CBD Shoppe in Norfolk sold marijuana despite state fines, warnings and years of undercover buys.
- Body Camera Footage Captures Senator Louise Lucas Interaction During Portsmouth Monument Protest
On June 10, 2020, protesters assembled at a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, Virginia.
- Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Charged in Federal Cannabis Case
Federal prosecutors in Virginia have charged State Senator Louise Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, and other offenses in connection with an alleged cannabis business scheme.
- Virginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas Indicted on Federal Marijuana and Corruption Charges
Federal prosecutors announced on October 22, 2026, that Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas and six co-defendants have been indicted on charges including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, money laundering conspiracy, and related offenses.
- Virginia’s 2026 report calls for expanded college access, improved postsecondary planning
Damon Jiggetts, president and CEO of ACCESS College Foundation, and U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott at an October 2026 financial aid workshop in Portsmouth.
- Governor Spanberger Announces $615,000 in Virginia Main Street Grants to Revitalize Historic Commercial Districts Across 22 Communities
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $615,000 in grant awards to support 22 community revitalization projects across Virginia downtowns through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Virginia Main Street program.
- Legislation to force Virginia traffic camera fine payments will make ‘nightmarish’ court workloads
Signs in front of Granby High School in Norfolk, Va. warn motorists they may get a ticket if they're caught speeding by a camera.
- Two US navy aviators eject while landing on carrier off Virginia
The state Capitol.
- Governor Spanberger Celebrates $16.5 Million to Improve Infrastructure in Hampton Roads
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated $16.5 million in federal grants through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to improve and support infrastructure in the City of Portsmouth, York County, and across Hampton Roads.
- Virginia Outdoors Foundation protected 11,000 new acres and awarded nearly $6 million in grants
From family farms and public parks to expanding the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, VOF's work in 2025 added to its portfolio of protected open space for future generations.
- 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.
