Democratic legislators named some Republicans to judgeships, created new commissions and studies but told the brown-belted bumblebee to buzz off as a potential state emblem.
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.
Posted inOpinion
Cline, Warner, Kaine ask Rubio to designate former Salem man imprisoned in Russia as a political prisoner
In a letter, the three lawmakers ask that the U.S. Secretary of State designate Chuck Zimmerman as “wrongfully detained,” which triggers a higher level of diplomatic pressure to secure his release.
Posted inCardinal News 250
Dispatch from 1776: Continental Navy sent to defend Virginia; it unexpectedly raids the Bahamas instead
The raid to seize British gunpowder and weapons partially avenges Lord Dunmore’s seizure of gunpowder from Williamsburg.
Posted inPolitics
From artificial intelligence to zoos, here’s what happened to some of the key bills in Richmond
Here’s the status of some of the main pieces of legislation.
Posted inOpinion
Russia apprehends former Salem man at sea, sentences him to 5 years in prison
Chuck Zimmerman, a 1985 Salem High School graduate, was sailing to New Zealand when the Russians picked him up in international waters on a side trip into the Black Sea. Those who follow Russia say it’s common practice for the country to “collect” Americans and then trade them in prisoner swaps.
Posted inOpinion
Poll: Perriello has wide lead over Macy in potential Democratic primary in redrawn 6th District but undecided vote is large as Rasoul mulls entry
The survey, by a political action committee tied to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, also sought to gauge Democratic views on Israel and Gaza.
Posted inOpinion
10 things to know about the General Assembly that just ended
Whether you liked what the legislature did or not, this was a consequential session.
Posted inOpinion
Judges decline to extend term of acting U.S. attorney; Western District may soon have no U.S. attorney
Robert Tracci is likely to continue in office as the top assistant, but would report directly to a deputy attorney general. This is part of President Donald Trump’s disinterest in nominating U.S. attorneys in states with Democratic senators.
Posted inOpinion
Two of Virginia’s three biggest jobs announcements have been in Pittsylvania. It could soon be three of the top four. Here’s why.
If all these jobs announced come to pass, three companies alone will make up for all the jobs Pittsylvania has lost over the past quarter-century.
Posted inOpinion
Danville-Pittsylvania economic development group urges state to keep data center tax incentives
The Future of the Piedmont Foundation pointed to the recent news that 2,000-plus data center-related jobs may be coming to Pittsylvania. The group urged Virginia to “honor its commitment” on tax policy or risk losing other industries.
