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- Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia’s AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the affirmation of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s AAA/Aaa/AAA bond ratings by Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings — the highest levels a state can receive.
- Virginia Subcommittee Weighs Whistleblower Anonymity Under Senate Bill 224
Finance panel examines whether tax fraud whistleblowers can stay anonymous while seeking rewards in proposed state legislation.
- Special Prosecutor Clears Franklin County Officials in Freedom of Information Act Probe
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors.
- Spanberger taps Daniel Young to lead government watchdog office
Daniel Young, a former federal prosecutor, has been appointed Virginia’s next state inspector general by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
- Arlington County Adopts $1.7 Billion Budget Amid Calls for Improved Fiscal Timelines
The Arlington County Board officially adopted a $1.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 on April 22, 2026, marking a modest 0.7 percent increase over the previous year.
- 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.