A 1912 Virginia Supreme Court case held that justices should let an election go forward, then rule afterwards if it was constitutional. Here’s the story.
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.
Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads have lost more jobs than any other metro area with more than 1 million people
Two new economic reports paint a pessimistic picture for the Virginia economy, particularly its two biggest regional economies. They matter to rural Virginia because that’s where much of our school funding comes from.
2,050 jobs at $80,500 headed for Pittsylvania County? That could complicate data center tax talks and vindicate Youngkin
What kind of tax breaks, if any, data center companies should get are at the center of budget negotiations in Richmond. Meanwhile, these would be more jobs, at a higher pay, than what Youngkin passed on when he nixed the Ford deal.
He nearly died on a softball field. Now an unlikely partnership between a liberal activist and a conservative legislator has turned this athlete’s close call into a bill.
State Sen. Bill Stanley’s bill to require automated external defibrillators at sporting events now goes to the governor. Here’s the story behind it.
Buchanan County wants to save Appalachian School of Law. It may need to think in terms of long-term funding, not a one-time cash infusion.
Financial records show the law school in Grundy has lost money for 10 of the past 11 years, a total of $19.37 million.
Voting begins today on redistricting amendment. It may not count.
The Virginia Supreme Court this week cleared the way for the special election but has said it will rule after the votes are counted April 21 whether this was a lawful referendum.
From General Assembly pay raise to porn tax, here are 10 bills you might not have heard of
Here’s an update on some bills that haven’t gotten much, or any attention, so far.
Some rural legislators worry that ending tax incentives for data centers would also end rural Virginia’s opportunity to cash in
The House and Senate are at odds over whether to do away with the state’s tax abatement for data centers.
Cline forms group to organize get-out-the-vote against redistricting amendment; vows to ‘spend what it takes’
Other groups appear to be focused on advertising campaigns, but the one the 6th District representative has funded is the only one devoted to grassroots organizing.
Some Confederate statues will soon get hauled off Capitol Square. Who should take their place?
Three statues are headed for the exit, which will leave three vacancies. We invite readers to suggest replacements.

