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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.

The Virginia Military Institute could be subject to a state inquiry over whether it did enough to address a history of racism and sexism at the nation's oldest state-supported military college. MUST CREDIT: Justin Ide/For The Washington Post
Jan 21, 2026

Virginia Democrats target military college’s funding after anti-DEI push

Virginia Democrats propose a task force to assess whether Virginia Military Institute should continue receiving state funds.

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, photographed at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, won Virginia’s governorship by a 15-point margin in the November 2025 election, leading a blue wave. Photo by Jay Paul
Jan 5, 2026

Spanberger talks economic priorities in exclusive Q&A

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger outlines her priorities on affordability, housing, federal funding cuts, energy policy and economic growth.

Fritz Sassine. Photo courtesy Virginia General Assembly
Dec 9, 2025

Virginia legislature appoints new automated systems director

The Virginia General Assembly has appointed Fritz Sassine as director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems, the division that oversees the state's Legislative Information System.

Flags wave on the roof of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Nov 19, 2025

Virginia Senate Democrat files right-to-work repeal bill

Democratic state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy has filed legislation to repeal Virginia's right-to-work law, potentially sparking an intraparty conflict with Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger.

Election 2025: Earle-Sears vs Spanberger race guarantees history
Nov 12, 2025

Spanberger calls on U.Va. board to wait on hiring next president

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger sent a letter to the University of Virginia's board leaders Wednesday calling for them to delay hiring a new president or determine final candidates until she takes office in January 2026.

Not with a bang, but a whimper
Oct 28, 2025

Virginia Democrats say U.Va.-DOJ deal violates state law

Virginia Democratic Senate leaders raised concerns about the university's recent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

The University of Virginia lawn. Photo courtesy U.Va.
Oct 17, 2025

U.Va. rejects Trump federal funding compact

The University of Virginia has rejected President Donald Trump's administration's compact to receive preferential treatment in federal funding.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Sep 4, 2025

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.

Virginia’s universities at risk if checks and balances fail
Aug 28, 2025

Virginia’s universities at risk if checks and balances fail

The Virginia Supreme Court will soon decide a case that goes to the heart of how we govern our public universities.

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