Recent Articles from Kate Andrews
Kaine questions Virginia Tech president’s exit
Sen. Tim Kaine questions if Virginia Tech President Tim Sands was pushed out before Gov. Spanberger fills key board seats.
Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino referendum vote
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have led to Fairfax County's referendum vote to determine whether a casino would be built in Tysons.
Appian-Pega lawsuit gets Fairfax retrial
The Virginia Supreme Court has mandated a retrial in the $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit between Appian and Pegasystems, reversing a previous verdict.
Virginia’s private colleges seek increased state tuition aid
Virginia private colleges increase donor scholarships and state grants to support students facing federal Pell grant and loan funding cuts in 2024.
S.B. Cox wins demolition contract for former Best Products HQ
Richmond-based demolition company S.B. Cox will tear down the former Best Products headquarters in western Henrico County.
ODU Faculty Senate issues no-confidence vote in Hemphill, other leaders
The vote is in reaction to ODU's plan to cut online courses from 16 weeks to eight weeks in the upcoming academic year.
Former VMI superintendent, ex-U.Va. rector named to higher ed commission
The former superintendent of VMI, U.Va.'s former rector and Acentra Health's CEO are among several heavy hitters named.
Former UVA Health CEO sues attorneys, firm in $34M defamation case
Former UVA Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent is suing three attorneys and a law firm for allegedly running a "defamatory campaign to oust him."
BlackRock consortium to purchase AES for $10.7B
Arlington power company AES is set to be purchased by a BlackRock-led consortium and go private by early 2027.
Virginia’s shift to Dems could draw federal cuts
Virginia is under new management, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger taking office Jan. 17. In a speech two days later to the General Assembly, she spoke about returning Virginia to its top spot in CNBC’s “Top States for Business” rankings, after the commonwealth fell to No. 4 in 2025. However, many of the economic challenges impacting […]



















