Virginia Tech research jobs spared despite USAID shutdown. Study about converting transportation museum to state agency still in limbo. Appomattox closes 1 voting precinct, takes no action on second. Martinsville-area food pantries continue to weather federal storms.
Elizabeth Beyer
Elizabeth Beyer is our Richmond-based state politics and government reporter.
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Then & Now: Bills to fund emergency management jobs failed in 2025, but lawmakers vow to try again in 2026
Devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene-related weather in late 2024 outlined the need for emergency management coordination to be proactive rather than reactive. But funding for emergency management programs is lacking.
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Trump administration ‘pauses’ Virginia’s offshore wind project
The federal Department of the Interior announced Monday that all five U.S. offshore wind projects were to halt, citing undisclosed national security concerns. The pause could last for three months, according to Dominion Energy.
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Spanberger introduces proposals aimed at affordable health care, energy and housing
The governor-elect introduced her first comprehensive policy plan on Thursday, flanked by Democratic General Assembly leaders.
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Youngkin urges lawmakers, incoming governor to maintain his final budget proposal
Glenn Youngkin’s final budget proposal includes raises for teachers and an effort to make the standard tax deduction permanent — but not an attempt to eliminate the car tax.
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Then & Now: Marion Job Corps center works to get back to ‘business as usual’ 6 months after federal attempt to shutter the program
A court case that challenges the U.S. Department of Labor’s effort to end the Job Corps program is ongoing.
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Former Rep. Tom Perriello jumps into the 5th District race amid redistricting upheaval
With his entry, one Democratic candidate exits the 5th District race. Meanwhile, former Republican Rep. Bob Good says he’s waiting to see what districts look like before deciding whether to run again.
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He’s running: Warner makes it official in reelection campaign announcement
Virginia’s senior Democratic U.S. senator, Mark Warner, on Tuesday announced his plan to seek reelection.
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VMI superintendent vows to lead the institution through a ‘center line’ approach
Lt. General David Furness met with the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Education Subcommittee for the first time on Monday since he assumed the role of superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute in August.
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Macy raises $350,000 for congressional bid in 24 hours
For comparison, that’s almost as much as Rep. Ben Cline has on hand. It’s also almost twice as much as Shannon Taylor raised when she entered the 1st District race, which is considered a competitive district.
