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Virginia universities faced federal probes over DEI in 2025
Virginia public universities, including UVA and George Mason, faced federal investigations in 2025 over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid political pressure.
Virginia health systems face $26B in federal cuts
Virginia health systems confront $26 billion in Medicaid cuts due to the 2025 federal budget law, prompting closures and new hospital expansions.
Virginia Governor Spanberger rips into Trump on economy, immigration
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger criticized President Trump's economic record and immigration enforcement during her response to the 2024 State of the Union address.
Dominion’s offshore wind price tag rises to $11.5B
Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project off Virginia Beach's coast increased from $11.2 billion to $11.5 billion.
After bank mergers comes ‘big work’ of integration
Looser antitrust enforcement under Trump is expected to fuel more bank mergers, reshaping Virginia’s banking landscape.
Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor
Under cloudy skies at the Virginia State Capitol, Abigail Davis Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor just after noon Saturday, becoming the first woman to hold the commonwealth's top elected office.
5 U.Va. board members resign at Spanberger’s request
The New York Times reported Friday evening that three University of Virginia board members have resigned at the request of Abigail Spanberger, who will be sworn in Saturday as Virginia's Democratic governor.
Richmond Fed leader sees less economic uncertainty in 2026
Gas prices are down, and tax refunds next month will provide some economic stimulus, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Thursday.
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.
Dominion wind farm among 5 projects paused by Trump
Trump administration orders 90-day pause on five East Coast offshore wind projects, including Dominion Energy's $10.9 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind.
Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination
The head of the EEOC urged white men to report alleged race or sex discrimination linked to DEI programs, sparking criticism over agency priorities and civil rights enforcement.
Federal employment, trade declined in 2025 in Virginia
Virginia saw some economic growth in 2025, but it was slow compared to 2024, and statewide unemployment is expected to rise in 2026, according to Old Dominion University's State of the Commonwealth economic report released Tuesday.
