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Del. Rip Sullivan at a press conference to advocate against the bills supporting a casino in Tysons Corner. Sullivan also sponsored several sales and use tax bills in the 2026 session. Photo by Alexa Barnes/VCU Capital News Service.
Feb 20, 2026

Virginia data center tax reform passes House as other sales tax bills stall

The bill requires data centers to use noncarbon emitting generators and backup sources to qualify for existing sales and use tax exemptions. 

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Feb 19, 2026

Tazewell court again blocks Virginia redistricting vote after RNC sues

A Tazewell County Circuit Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a special election in April that could redraw Virginia's congressional districts.

Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations, sparking industry hopes
Feb 18, 2026

Virginia moves closer to legal retail marijuana sales

Retail marijuana moves closer to reality in Virginia as House and Senate approve different bills headed to conference committee.

Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, Photo: Depositphotos
Feb 17, 2026

Virginia Dems pass bills for family, medical and paid sick leave

Legislation creating a state family and medical leave insurance program and a measure requiring employers to provide paid sick leave are progressing in Virginia's legislature.

The Virginia State Capitol building is seen duirng the session of the General Assembly in Richmond, Virginia, U.S, February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Jay Paul
Feb 16, 2026

Virginia legislature passes $15-per-hour minimum wage

Virginia's General Assembly passed legislation Monday that will raise the state's minimum wage incrementally to $15 an hour by Jan. 1, 2028.

This map shows Virginia's new congressional district lines as drawn by Virginia Democrats Feb. 4, 2026. Under this proposal, the 4th District, which covers the Tri-City area, would expand westward to pick up three more counties and two more cities.
Feb 13, 2026

Virginia redistricting vote will take place in April, court rules

The Virginia Supreme Court agreed to hear Democrats' appeal of a court order blocking their mid-decade congressional redistricting plan ahead of an April referendum.

Gospel Spreading Farm in Williamsburg, on the Colonial Parkway. Photo by Cora Perkins/VCU CNS
Feb 12, 2026

Virginia bill to ensure minimum wage for farmers advances in House

Virginia lawmakers will vote on a House bill to extend minimum wage to farm workers, an effort that has been vetoed twice since 2024. 

Photo supplied by VMI Photo by J.Robertson
Feb 12, 2026

Virginia Military Institute governance bill advances without Virginia State University oversight

Virginia Military Institute governance reform bill advances in House without Virginia State University oversight amid concerns over VMI's Confederate history and board composition.

A data center in Ashburn. Photo by Emily Richardson/CNS
Feb 11, 2026

House subcommittee punts on data center bill, but hopes to ‘continue the work’

Virginia lawmakers heard testimony for and against the measure before continuing the bill to 2027.

Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, Photo: Depositphotos
Feb 6, 2026

All but one Virginia House district could go blue in Democrats’ proposed map

Virginia Democrats released a proposed congressional map that could favor the party in 10 districts, pending voter approval.

JMU will host seminars in 2026 examining the nation’s founding principles and civic engagement. Photo courtesy James Madison University
Feb 4, 2026

Making the business case for InternshipsVA

InternshipsVA establishes a framework that encourages Virginia employers to start or expand high-quality, paid internship programs.

Virginia Military Institute logo cover. Photo USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Feb 4, 2026

Action delayed on legislation that would give VSU control of VMI

A House subcommittee delayed action on legislation that would place Virginia Military Institute under VSU oversight.

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