United States
- Loudoun parent Ian Prior tells DOJ panel his family was harassed after school board fights
Loudoun parent Ian Prior told a June DOJ roundtable his family faced a yearlong harassment campaign after he led a 2021 effort to remove school board members.
- Virginia Military Institute Maintains Strong Rankings in U.S. News Best Colleges List
VMI maintained its reputation as one of the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2027 Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 22 by U.S. News and World Report.
- Excellence in Action: Cadet Reynolds Recognized with Prestigious Bayliss Award
Virginia Military Institute’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 880 recently celebrated Cadet Major Joseph T. Reynolds as the Fall 2026 recipient of the prestigious Bayliss Scholarship.
- Governor Spanberger Announces M.C. Dean Expansion in Caroline County, Creating Nearly 2,000 New Jobs for Virginians
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that M.C. Dean — an innovative power and technology engineering firm — will invest $412.5 million to expand production capabilities at the company’s Modular Mission Critical™ manufacturing campus based in Caroline County.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Republican Candidate Bert Mizusawa Releases Ad Targeting Senator Mark Warner
Bert Mizusawa, the Republican nominee for Virginia’s United States Senate seat, has released a new campaign advertisement urging incumbent Democratic Senator Mark Warner to retire.
- 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.
- William & Mary Libraries receives NEH grant to preserve American Revolution-era materials
William & Mary Libraries is one of five institutions awarded the grant as part of a consortium.
- Governor Spanberger Celebrates Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Workforce Training Program by Area Development
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated that Virginia has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for its workforce training
- Governor Spanberger Secures $64 Million Investment by LG Electronics for New Chiller Plant in Isle of Wight County
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that LG Electronics will establish a new HVAC systems assembly facility in Isle of Wight County — creating 164 new jobs for Virginians through more than $63.9 million in new capital investment.
- Governor Spanberger, Avio USA Break Ground on $500 Million Manufacturing Facility in Pittsylvania Creating 1,500 Jobs
HURT, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined Avio USA leadership for the formal groundbreaking of the company’s new $500 million manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County that is projected to create more than 1,500 new jobs for Virginians in the region.
- Roanoke region remains in emergency drought conditions despite rain in other areas
A map shows the Roanoke region of Virginia in emergency drought conditions in October 2026.
- 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.
- Virginia Advances Pathway for Foreign-Trained Chiropractors Under HB 1026
House Bill 1026 creates an endorsement route for qualified foreign-trained chiropractors to address workforce shortages while preserving existing licensure standards.
- Virginia Panel Weighs Amendment on Foreign-Trained Chiropractors
Health professions subcommittee reviews proposed changes to HB 1026 aimed at broader inclusion of previously licensed professionals while upholding patient safety standards.
- Dental Hygienists Oppose Virginia Bill on International Dentist Licensing Path
The Virginia Dental Hygienists Association objects to HB 1036 over curriculum differences, lack of work group consensus, and reduced public input on regulations.
- Testimony Opposes Virginia HB 1036 Over Dental Hygiene Training Standards
An internationally trained dentist's path to U.S. licensure is cited in arguments against a bill aimed at expanding oral health access.
