The U.S. Senate adjourned Wednesday night and won’t return until Nov. 9 for the five-week lame-duck session, when party leaders will have to decide which bills they want to negotiate during what…

An energy affordability agenda that leaves out home efficiency is one with a gaping hole in it, columnist Ivy Main writes.

One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of…

Gov. Abigail Spanberger released the commonwealth’s latest energy plan on Thursday, marking the first long-range blueprint of her term for how Virginia can meet its growing energy demands and achieve…

President Donald Trump is tapping $20 million in Homeland Security funding to pay for TV ads that heavily feature him ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats said Tuesday as the promos critics call…

Abortion is on the ballot this fall, with Virginia voters slated to select their next slate of congressional representatives after federal protections for the procedure ended in 2022. Voters will…

U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing renewed scrutiny over her votes to roll back consumer financial oversight after receiving tens of thousands of dollars from political committees tied to the financial…

Many cities and counties are already opting not to pursue unpaid fines, forgoing tens of millions of dollars.

Louisa officials reject altered power line path and call for a total end to the project.

Christina Rivera kept her health insurance this year because she needed major back surgery. But maintaining coverage meant absorbing a monthly premium that rose from $235 in 2025 to $1,336 in 2026 —…

The signs, text messages and mailers promise cash, quick sales and a seamless means of unloading unwanted homes. But advocates say the business of buying homes for cash can confuse vulnerable…

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has, once again, infuriated lawmakers from both political parties by using a controversial maneuver to cancel funding previously approved by Congress.  The $810…

The State Corporation Commission will hold three in-person hearings to collect public testimony on the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, in addition to three…

Virginia education board approves new rules for local student assessments

Politicians need a reason to self-regulate. An educated electorate can provide both the carrot and the stick, guest columnist Jim Spencer writes.

Motor vehicle office wait times in the commonwealth fell to 8.3 minutes in 2026 from about 37 minutes in 2019, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, making access to essential…

Youth advocates are urging Virginia lawmakers to reconsider stiffer penalties for public marijuana use before the state opens its legal adult-use market next summer, warning that the changes could…

The Virginia Beach-anchored district oscillates between partisan control and contains the state’s largest concentration of military personnel.

Beneath the concerns that residents point out about data centers is a growing conviction that we are fighting for our future, columnist Ivy Main writes.

Virginia has received a $7.2 million federal disaster-recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand childcare in communities across Southwest and Southside Virginia,…

Virginia environmental advocacy organizations are trying to determine the full extent of impacts from President Donald Trump’s rescission of a landmark Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction law last…

Virginia schools could be required to have a licensed nurse in every building starting in 2028, under a legislative proposal introduced Wednesday. The measure is designed to close healthcare gaps by…

Most faculty members from Virginia and Southern states say they would not recommend their state as a desirable place to work, citing concerns about political interference and academic freedom,…

Virginia and other states cannot be penalized under a Trump administration deadline that gave them too little time to put new federal food assistance rules into effect, a federal judge in Oregon has…

Tony Sabio — a security expert who served in the U.S. military, Secret Service and CIA — has an uphill objective this November: the Republican nominee is working to unseat a six-term Democratic…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump faces a “big decision” to make a deal with Iran or “annihilate” the country, he told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.  During a 37-minute speech to…

Ahead of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26, guest columnist Cyrus Baird encourages Virginians to reflect on the contributions hunters and anglers make to the state.

Advocacy group argues NextEra’s past political ties and attempts to acquire utilities deserve scrutiny in the $67 billion merger case.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday called on Congress to set national rules for artificial intelligence, warning that its rapid development could threaten jobs, privacy and public resources if oversig...

A new state law allowing localities to raise revenue for school construction has opened opportunities but also raised questions, with some local leaders and lawmakers asking if it could create…

A statewide survey that found 51% of families with children were food insecure. The survey picked up where the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual survey to assess hunger left off. The final…

Beneath the concerns that residents point out about data centers is a growing conviction that we are fighting for our future, columnist Ivy Main writes.

Attorney General Jay Jones told state regulators Friday that they should reset the 180-day review time period for the $67 billion Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger proposal.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has reached an agreement with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, after finding the division violated federal laws involving inadequate…

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday unveiled a package of legislative proposals to rein in the data center industry in Virginia, with goals of tighter environmental regulations, increased cost…

Funding for transportation projects through the Smart Scale program could drop temporarily by around 51% and construction awards to localities could be impacted.

Early voting begins Friday across Virginia, kicking off the state’s six-week march toward the Nov. 3 midterms just days after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked new mail-ballot restrictions sought by…

cities and counties could purchase apartments whose affordability status is ending in order to preserve them, averting the risk of displacing residents if private buyers acquire those properties.

Researchers point to food shortages as regulators consider reducing commercial menhaden harvests.

Virginia farmers struggling with drought-damaged pastures will be able to receive larger hay deliveries under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Abigail Spanberger Wednesday.

The DOJ probe at William & Mary follows a pattern of federal investigations at Virginia institutions that follow President Trump's anti-DEI national strategy, writes guest columnist Jim Spencer.

Because community colleges can serve as an entry point for aspiring medical professionals, the RHTF funding for rural colleges is intended to help grow the healthcare workforce in areas of the state…

Two members of Virginia’s congressional delegation have introduced bills creating more standards for data centers.

King George School Board updates policy to expand non-curricular clubs, enhance parental input

Virginia will steer more than $12.3 million in opioid settlement money toward state programs ranging from naloxone distribution and treatment services to youth education and recovery support on…

Among Virginians who are no longer incarcerated, only those convicted of murder and voluntary or involuntary manslaughter remain disqualified from voting under new guidance from the Virginia…

Cerina Fairfax, a Virginia dentist and mother of two, spent nearly two years living in the same house as her husband while she was trying to divorce him. Virginia state law required couples with…

Federal lawmakers will consider a proposal to reduce congestion around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, one of the busiest aviation hubs in the nation. No survivors found in…

Taylor, who was first elected to her current role as Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2011 and who is vying to unseat longtime Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, would also explore…