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Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke on Dec. 10, 2025, at a Hampton Roads Chamber event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Dec 10, 2025

Spanberger stresses need for stable biz environment

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said she will prioritize a business climate that is stable, predictable and affordable.

Stocks slip as S&P 500 pulls back from record high
Dec 9, 2025

University board fight ends; Spanberger to fill 22 seats

The legal battle between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state Senate Democrats over university boards of visitors ended quietly Monday, as both sides acknowledged the matter would be made moot by the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session.

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Dec 2, 2025

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 […]

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Oct 14, 2025

Roanoke eyes casino at Berglund Center

Roanoke officials announced they are exploring the idea of locating a casino at the Berglund Center to boost revenue and tourism.

Youngkin, Senate Dems continue fight over university boards
Sep 9, 2025

Youngkin, Senate Dems continue fight over university boards

Virginia State Senate Democratic leaders are calling for George Mason University's rector to recuse himself or resign.

Ex-Virginia House Speaker Gilbert resigns as U.S. attorney after 1 month
Aug 21, 2025

Ex-Virginia House Speaker Gilbert resigns as U.S. attorney after 1 month

Former speaker of the House of Delegates resigned after a little more than a month as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia.

2025 Virginia 500: Nonprofits | Philanthropy
Aug 14, 2025

Newport News reveals plans for $400M Navy housing project

Newport News plans to begin work next year on a more than 930,000-square-foot Navy housing development downtown.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Jul 25, 2025

Judge to rule soon on Virginia Senate’s rejection of college board appointees

Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Frieden expects to rule by Tuesday night on an injunction that would prevent three state university boards from recognizing eight appointees rejected by a state Senate committee

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares
Jun 12, 2025

Senate Democrats, AG Miyares duel over rejected university board appointees

Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell are sparring over a Senate committee's rejection of eight university board appointees by the governor.

Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees
Jun 9, 2025

Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees

In a Monday evening vote, Democrats on a Virginia State Senate committee declined to confirm eight of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees for three university boards, including former Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli.

Virginia tightens noncompete rules for more workers
May 15, 2025

Virginia tightens noncompete rules for more workers

Virginia's new law bans noncompete agreements for non-exempt employees, expanding protections for more workers starting July 1, 2025.

On, April 16, Sen. Mark Warner held a roundtable with Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and others at the Carillion’s Center for Simulation, Research, and Patient Safety in Roanoke.
Apr 24, 2025

Medicaid cuts could close Virginia’s rural hospitals, Warner warns

Sen. Mark Warner warns Medicaid cuts may shutter hospitals West of Roanoke. In Virginia. That's because many rural hospitals operate in the red, and depend on Medicaid funding to keep the lights on.

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