Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027
A Virginia Senate committee voted 11-3 to effectively kill a House bill that would create an independent agency to regulate state gambling.
2026 Virginia Power 50 List: L. LOUISE LUCAS
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE CHAIR, SENATE FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, SENATE OF VIRGINIA PORTSMOUTH
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GOVERNOR COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA RICHMOND
CoStar cuts Richmond jobs as Homes.com faces scrutiny
CoStar is laying off Richmond employees as it expands AI at Homes.com and faces investor criticism over spending and strategy.
Fairfax casino bill now says resort can be built anywhere in county
Legislation to present Fairfax County voters with a casino referendum this fall progressed through the Virginia State Senate on Feb. 13 with a bipartisan vote.
Virginia Chamber elects UVA Health exec as board chair
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.
Beyond Loudoun: Why data centers are seeking new markets
Tighter zoning and power limits in Northern Virginia are pushing data center developers to other regions across the state.
Bill seeks to overhaul VMI governance board
A Virginia Beach delegate introduced a bill to dissolve VMI’s board and place the military college under VSU oversight.
Spanberger appoints 27 university board members, including Northam
Gov. Abigail Spanberger wasted no time in naming 27 new members to the boards of George Mason University, Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia on her first day as governor.
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.
Youngkin’s term as governor marked by economic wins, political division
Gov. Glenn Youngkin leaves office after four divisive years marked by economic wins, veto power and political losses as Virginia turns to Abigail Spanberger.
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.




















