If completed, the deal could impact shareholders, consumers, and future energy infrastructure from Northern Virginia to Wise and Halifax counties.
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Martinsville needs less drama, but voters will ultimately decide whether the city lowers the political temperature
The city has been roiled with political controversies over the past few years. Can it put those aside and focus on economic growth? Ultimately, that’s up to voters.
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Mitchell drops out; Macy’s path to Democratic nomination just got easier
The prospect of a Beth Macy vs. Ben Cline contest in the 6th District drew closer Wednesday.
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Blacksburg business owner: AI policy must work for small businesses
Policy discussions have not fully caught up to how small businesses are using AI today. That disconnect matters.
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6 things to know about Spanberger’s ‘Tuesday Afternoon Massacre’ of bills
Spanberger has now vetoed more bills than any other governor since the 1990s whose party controlled the legislature. Here’s what to make of that.
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Buchanan County has a rare opportunity. Will supervisors seize the moment?
The Kentucky-based University of Pikeville is interested in taking over the struggling Appalachian School of Law and potentially starting other programs in the the county. This is a generational opportunity for the county to secure an affiliation with a four-year university.
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Now that redistricting is dead for this year, these are the next 10 questions to ask about Virginia politics
We’re still waiting to see how the relationship between the governor and the General Assembly plays out. Plus, Lynchburg Republicans and, yes, more redistricting fallout.
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Sinema: Virginia is chasing away the industry that built its economy
Virginia Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas has proposed eliminating the state’s sales and use tax exemption for data centers entirely. It’s a policy reversal that would undo the very agreements that drew billions in investment to Virginia in the first place.
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Former University of Lynchburg president: Why we should encourage honest criticism
Sometimes criticism is valid and we ought to listen to it.
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Police make a big weed bust in Bristol. Here’s what that tells us about Virginia’s unique cannabis laws and the economy.
Virginia has some of the highest marijuana prices in the country. Why? Because retail sales are illegal. Those high prices also help fuel the black market weed economy.
