Hung Cao, who is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to oppose the Democratic incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine, has a significant lead in the money race.
Politics
Posted inPolitics
Cowell resigns as Roanoke city manager
Bob Cowell, who has held Roanoke’s top job since 2017, leaves following several high-profile personnel issues at city hall. His last day is June 7.
Posted inPolitics
Youngkin vetoes skill games bill, but signals openness to a compromise
Lawmakers said they plan to deliver the governor a new proposal to sign before July 1.
Posted inPolitics
Martinsville reports double-digit drop in crime rate
The city’s crime rate has fallen 19% since 2022, according to new crime statistics.
Posted inPolitics
Youngkin signs bipartisan state budget, ending budget stalemate
To pass the $188 billion spending plan, Republicans and Democrats had to make major concessions on taxes and Virginia’s future in RGGI.
Posted inPolitics
State budget includes $50 million for broadband deployment
The money will address projects at risk of missing a federal deadline on cable installation for rural Virginians.
Posted inPolitics
Budget details revealed: No new tax increases, no additional tax relief, more than $2.5 billion in K-12 funding
The General Assembly is set to consider the $188-billion spending plan during a special session on Monday.
Posted inPolitics
Youngkin and budget negotiators reach deal on state’s biennial spending plan
More details of the proposal will be made available Saturday. The General Assembly is set to vote on it next week.
Posted inPolitics
McGuire says he won’t participate in sole debate set for 5th District GOP primary
Sen. John McGuire’s campaign says it never confirmed the date; a spokeswoman for Rep. Bob Good says McGuire won’t attend because “he knows he will perform poorly.”
Posted inPolitics
Good trails McGuire by 14% in 5th District GOP primary, new polling data shows
The challenger has released internal polling that shows him in front of the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus.