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Spanberger talks economic priorities in exclusive Q&A
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger outlines her priorities on affordability, housing, federal funding cuts, energy policy and economic growth.
2026 Virginia General Assembly preview: Dems contend with tricky budget
With Abigail Spanberger set to become governor, Virginia Democrats enter the 2026 General Assembly session with control of state government and major budgetary challenges.
Why Virginia’s one-term limit for governors deserves a second look
As Virginia prepares to swear in its first woman governor, it’s worth reexamining whether the commonwealth’s one-term limit on governors serves the state’s long-term economic and leadership interests.
US House Republicans block move for quick vote on health subsidy extension
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – An expanded U.S. federal healthcare subsidy that grew out of the pandemic looked all but certain to expire on December 31, as Republicans on Wednesday blocked a last-ditch effort by Democrats to maintain it. By a vote of 204-203, the House voted to stop the last-minute move by Democrats, aided […]
Virginia lawmakers outline new retail marijuana plans
Lawmakers who in coming months will contribute to shaping the bills that launch Virginia’s long-awaited retail marijuana market unveiled some plans Tuesday. Members of the Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market discussed at a meeting in Richmond proposed legislative amendments they will suggest making to the 2025 […]
Warner launches bid for Senate reelection
Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner announced his bid for reelection on Tuesday, launching what will be a key campaign in a narrowly divided Senate.
U.Va. continues presidential search, despite Spanberger’s call for pause
The University of Virginia's presidential search committee has continued its work in hiring a successor for former President Jim Ryan, despite recent calls from Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and groups of faculty and staff to pause the process.
Spanberger calls on U.Va. board to wait on hiring next president
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger sent a letter to the University of Virginia's board leaders Wednesday calling for them to delay hiring a new president or determine final candidates until she takes office in January 2026.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate moves toward ending the government shutdown after Democrats agree to a compromise on health care subsidies.
Democrat Jay Jones wins race to be Virginia attorney general despite texts endorsing violence
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general race despite backlash over violent 2022 texts, defeating GOP incumbent Jason Miyares.
Virginia Democrats say U.Va.-DOJ deal violates state law
Virginia Democratic Senate leaders raised concerns about the university's recent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump’s redistricting push
Virginia Democrats plan to redraw U.S. House districts to gain seats and counter Trump-backed GOP redistricting in key states.
