Politics

The former president’s endorsement is a major blow to Rep. Bob Good’s reelection bid.

Hung Cao has attracted attention recently for his dismissive comments about Staunton and for his assertion that it would be “ridonkulous” for him to travel to Southwest Virginia for candidate forums.

With elections looming that could change the city council’s makeup, candidates may be wary of the job, observers say.

Accelerate Southwest Virginia is designed to speed up efforts to solve some of the region’s most pressing problems, from infrastructure to housing.

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.

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.

The city’s crime rate has fallen 19% since 2022, according to new crime statistics.

To pass the $188 billion spending plan, Republicans and Democrats had to make major concessions on taxes and Virginia’s future in RGGI.

The money will address projects at risk of missing a federal deadline on cable installation for rural Virginians.