New campaign finance reports show Republicans outraise Democrats in the two districts where Democrats think they have their best chance, while Democrats outraise Republicans in two rural districts that haven’t gotten as much attention.
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‘Young Washington’ movie calls attention to Gov. Dinwiddie. He tried to use his office to line his pocket.
Dinwiddie used his office to promote his own financial interests. That was a common practice in the 1700s, but would be considered a scandal nowadays.
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VCU poll: Voters like Spanberger’s key policies but are mixed on the governor herself. Here’s why.
The poll also finds that Virginians are strongly skeptical of data centers.
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Bennett: My father spent 33 years working in Virginia’s prisons. Here’s how we should judge prison reform.
Correctional officers are often absent from our public conversations about criminal justice.
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Over the past year, Virginia has lost more jobs than any other state
Only two other states have lost jobs at a faster rate. Federal job cuts are a big driver, but not the only one. Virginia is also losing manufacturing jobs at a faster rate than any other state.
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Piedmont Environmental Council: The governor and General Assembly’s data center budget ‘solution’ doesn’t fix anything
As state leaders escape for summer vacation, Virginians are struggling to keep cool amidst rising energy costs.
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Taxpayers group: Data center myths holding Virginia back
Critics frequently argue that the cooling infrastructure required for server farms is depleting regional water resources. Yet, TPA’s analysis reveals that in 2025, data center water consumption accounted for a mere 1.4 percent of all water usage across Virginia.
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Health of former Salem man being held in Russian prison is ‘deteriorating,’ advocates say
The U.S. embassy has only spoken to Chuck Zimmerman once in more than a year of captivity. It’s unclear if the embassy has tried to contact him more often.
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Bonds: New tool offers transparency on local jails’ cooperation with ICE and creates new opportunities for public engagement
Jails across the state regularly hold individuals who have no criminal charges on behalf of ICE. Looking at the numbers, five jails stand out. Two of those are in the Roanoke Valley.
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Webert: Show your work, governor
Virginians should ask a simple question: If a regulation is worth imposing on millions of citizens, why shouldn’t government be required to show its work?
