The party is now targeting three of the state’s five Republican-held districts. The proposed redistricting map is aimed at netting Democrats four seats.
Dwayne Yancey
Yancey is founding editor of Cardinal News. His opinions are his own. You can reach him at dwayne@cardinalnews.org or 540-529-1136.
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Deeds proposal would allow Virginia Tech and UVa to raise more athletics money from student fees
His measure would allow Virginia Tech and Virginia to depend more on student fees than they do now. James Madison might have to reduce its reliance on such fees, but to an easier target than the one it’s been aiming for.
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Here’s a way to use the data center boom to build a new economy in some communities
A new report by the Brookings Institution says localities shouldn’t just ask for one-time contributions as part of economic development deals with data centers, they should insist on arrangements to grow a new economic sector.
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10 more things to know about the Democrats’ proposed redistricting map
A closer look at the proposed redistricting map reveals some opportunities for candidates that the mapmakers may not have intended.
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10 things to know about the Democrats’ proposed redistricting map
The map would eliminate one of the party’s top fundraisers this year, either Beth Macy or Tom Perriello. It could also create some new constituencies to oppose redistricting.
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Former Del. Poindexter of Franklin County lauded as a ‘tireless advocate for the communities he loved’
He designed information technology systems for the military but always called himself a farmer. He died this week at age 83.
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The Pentagon tweet about VMI could be a threat. It could also be an opportunity. Here’s how.
Here are some options for how the new political drama over the Lexington military school will play out.
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With General Assembly Democrats deadlocked on maps, Texas results pose a question: Does Virginia really need to redistrict?
For a party that says it’s drawing new lines to create “fair elections,” it seems curious that Democrats are slighting some of the candidates already in the field to create districts that benefit party insiders — the legislators actually drawing the lines.
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Cold weather countries stay warm without fossil fuels. Here’s why it’s hard for us to do the same.
Canada and Scandinavian countries rely on extraordinary amounts of hydroelectric power, along with some wind and nuclear. The U.S. doesn’t have the natural water souces they do.
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Buchanan County ponders whether $6 million will save Appalachian School of Law. Here are some questions it should ask.
The standalone private law school in Grundy has been looking at a merger with Roanoke College, but the Buchanan supervisors have a say in what happens. Here are four facts and three questions.
