Democratic Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has said she plans to push back against “bad policies” from the White House.
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Photo gallery: Opening day for the 2026 General Assembly
The General Assembly convened Wednesday for the 2026 session. Here’s how the opening day looked through the lens of photojournalist Bob Brown.
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Both parties trumpet ‘affordability’ ahead of the General Assembly session, but plans to achieve that goal may differ
Democrats will have a law-making trifecta this year — with a wide majority in the House of Delegates, a majority in the state Senate and a Democratic governor-elect to be sworn in on Saturday.
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Boones Mill held a hearing on cannabis sales. Only two people showed up.
And one of them was an elected official. The lack of interest seems to signal that there’s not much concern about the prospect of legal retail sales.
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Meet Southwest and Southside’s 3 new members of the House of Delegates
Lily Franklin, a Democrat, will represent the 41st House of Delegates District, Mitchell Cornett, a Republican, will represent the 46th District and Madison Whittle, a Republican, will represent the 49th District.
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U.S. House approves funding for 2 nuclear research projects with ties to Southwest Virginia
The House also approved funding for law enforcement and public safety radio communications projects and a sewer project in the 9th Congressional District. The measures now go to the U.S. Senate.
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Va. lawmakers renew push for more energy storage
Del. Rip Sullivan, D-Fairfax County, and Sen. Lamont Bagby, D-Richmond, said adding energy storage to the grid will make electric service cheaper and more reliable.
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Youngkin reflects on his legacy as the ‘transformation’ governor
Glenn Youngkin sat down with Cardinal News for an exit interview.
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What Virginia’s congressional delegation has to say about U.S. military action in Venezuela
Democrats criticized the use of force without congressional authorization, while Republicans have supported it.
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Then & Now politics: USAID cuts at Virginia Tech, transportation museum study, Appomattox polling places, food bank funding
Virginia Tech research jobs spared despite USAID shutdown. Study about converting transportation museum to state agency still in limbo. Appomattox closes 1 voting precinct, takes no action on second. Martinsville-area food pantries continue to weather federal storms.