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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
  
  According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics American...
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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.

Renters

Housing crisis hidden in plain view

VN Staff - January 16, 2025 0

A Roanoke renter asked for a change last year. She needed a walk in shower as her mobility decreased. She offered to pay the installation costs. Her landlord refused.

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