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Posted inSouthwest Area
Bristol School Board candidates are split on sales tax referendum
Five independents running for three seats are divided on whether the city should put school construction measure on the ballot.
Posted inPolitics
Report calls for more expertise to regulate AI’s use within Virginia state government and to craft AI-related laws
Several Southwest Virginia lawmakers said they expect legislators to take action on AI use and regulation during the General Assembly’s 2027 session.
Posted inPolitics
If Virginia passes the proposed amendment on reproductive health, what happens to the state’s laws on abortion? Here’s what legal experts say.
Opponents have argued that Ballot Question 1 would invalidate existing state law regarding access to abortion care. Law experts say that it would take a court decision to overturn state statute.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Lawmaker Rasoul has become a licensed lawyer
Del. Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who has represented the city of Roanoke for more than a decade, learned Friday that he passed the bar exam. He’d quietly started attending law school nearly five years ago.
Posted inPolitics
National Democrats say Virginia’s 6th District is now ‘in play’ for the midterm elections
The last Democrat to be elected to the seat was Rep. Jim Olin of Roanoke, who retired in 1993. This year, Democratic challenger Beth Macy faces incumbent Rep. Ben Cline.
Posted inEconomy
Virginia hemp businesses ask to withdraw lawsuit over THC restrictions
The motion is to dismiss the legal action without prejudice, which means its claims could be brought before the court again.
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Posted inPolitics
Spanberger unveils energy plan to meet growing Virginia demand
The plan models several hypothetical scenarios and argues that emphasizing renewable energy and having data centers reduce their power demand during peak times will lead to the lowest total cost of energy when the impacts on health and the environment are included.
Posted inPolitics
Cline and Macy appear aligned on one issue in the 6th District race: the need for a data center moratorium
The two candidates also accused each other of financially benefiting from tech and energy companies, whether through retirement investments or campaign contributions.
