The legislature returns to Richmond to take up the governor’s vetoes and amendments, and some Democrats aren’t very happy.
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Spanberger names 4 to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors ahead of presidential search
Rector John Rocovich said last week that the hiring of someone to replace outgoing President Tim Sands could be done by July 1, when the governor’s appointees take office.
Posted inEconomy
An AI data center at megasite will create 2,000 permanent positions, Pittsylvania County officials promise
At a community meeting this week, local officials shared information about the project’s jobs, electric and water use and monetary incentives.
Posted inLocal
5 things to know ahead of Lynchburg’s budget public hearing
The city council meets Thursday to hear residents’ input on the spending plan. Here’s the breakdown of where some key budget conversations stand.
Posted inOpinion
Salim: Virginia needs to end the data center tax break
Localities have their own tax incentives, and those localities that are still trying to attract more data centers will be able to continue those incentives.
Posted inOpinion
Webert: Virginia’s chasing the roadrunner of affordability
One of the simplest ways to restore affordability is to produce more of our own baseload power right here in the commonwealth.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: As feds suggest easing coal ash clean up regulations, Virginia maintains stringent standards; more …
From elsewhere: Bon Secours plans to appeal VDH approval of rival Chesterfield hospitals. Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom. Hours after judge denies motion to stop Oceanfront curfew, another filed by woman arrested smoking outside her apartment.
Posted inOpinion
‘Yes’ won but did so in a way that there are now losers on both sides. Here are 5 reasons why.
The election result might have been the worst possible outcome for all sides.
Posted inPolitics
Virginians narrowly approve mid-decade redistricting effort
The Democrat-backed referendum will temporarily amend the state’s constitution ahead of the 2026 midterms. Republicans are expected to continue the fight in the courts.
Posted inLocal
Martinsville mayor reinstated to city council pending trial on recall petition
Mayor L.C. Jones had been suspended since February, when a judge ordered a recall trial after petitioners accused him of wrongdoing.