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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.
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.
Spanberger appoints Virginia commerce and trade secretary
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's transition team announced Monday that Carrie H. Chenery, former executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, has been appointed secretary of commerce and trade.
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.
GDIT wins $285M state cybersecurity contract
General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded $285 million to strengthen the Virginia government’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
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.
SCC names new comms director
Greg Weatherford named communications director at Virginia State Corporation Commission, succeeding Andy Farmer.
Shenandoah Valley medical marijuana permit likely stalled
Debt-laden AYR Wellness’ foreclosure sale could delay medical marijuana operations in Virginia’s HSA 1 region.
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.
Virginia nursing homes sue state over Youngkin budget veto
Over 180 Virginia nursing homes are suing the state after Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a budget provision to increase Medicaid payments.
Government | Politics | Lobbying 2025: KILGORE, DEL. TERRY
In an unusual Republican party leadership vote in June, Del. Terry Kilgore was voted in as the GOP’s House minority leader, succeeding Del. C. Todd Gilbert, who stepped down to become U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Kilgore, who has served in the House since 1994, unsuccessfully challenged Gilbert for the position in […]
