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FOIA Friday: Video of former Illinois deputy police chief’s DUI arrest in Virginia stays hidden
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Military buffs wage war against NoVa data centers and more state headlines
• “Military history buffs are waging war against Northern Virginia data centers.”—Axios D.C. • “Map: See DC, Maryland and Virginia’s most expensive ZIP codes.”—NBC4 Washington • “Virginia State Police to conduct safety operation on all of I-95 in effort to disrupt dangerous driving behaviors.”—WRIC • “Virginia Cannabis Control Authority conducts second survey on impaired driving.”—WAVY […]
FEMA’s disaster recovery centers have closed and more Virginia headlines
• “For now, ‘Dreamers’ will be shut out of the health care marketplace in Virginia and 18 other states.”— The Associated Press • “FEMA’s disaster recovery centers have closed, but SBA center remains open.”— Cardinal News • “Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities have doubled in Fairfax County this year, study finds.”— FFXnow • “Chesterfield School leaders […]
Potential increase in General Assembly salaries overdue and more Virginia headlines
• “Virginia: Potential increase in General Assembly salaries overdue, watchdog says.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia State Police rolls out new CODI Alert system: Here’s how it works.”—WJLA • “Virginia Tech professor, acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni dies at 81.” — WDBJ • “Virginia library survived a battle over LGBTQ+ books. Now, it faces a takeover.” […]
Campus ban for two pro-Palestinian activists sparks outcry at George Mason and more Va. headlines
• “Campus ban for two pro-Palestinian activists sparks outcry at George Mason.”—Washington Post • “Youngkin promised to raise cut scores by 2023. What happened?”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “They grew up in the Virginia Baptist Children’s Home. The old property has changed, but their memories remain.”—Cardinal News • “Should landlords be required to follow temperature guidelines?”—WVTF/Radio IQ […]
Caesars Virginia pushes back Danville opening date and more state headlines
• “Youngkin: Jordanians ‘crashed’ Quantico. Feds: It was an Amazon delivery.”—Washington Post • “Virginia senator warns President-elect Trump’s tariff plan estimated to cost families $2K a year.”—13 NewsNow • “Caesars Virginia pushes back Danville opening date.”—Cardinal News • “Accomack to reimburse Norfolk Southern $158K.”—Eastern Shore Post • “Incoming Va. congressman who made history is heading […]
FOIA Friday: Records show protests led to policy changes at Va. colleges
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Roanoke College poll shows sharp divide in Virginians’ political anxiety and more state headlines
• “Roanoke College poll reveals sharp divide in political anxiety among Virginia voters.”—WSET • “Harassment leads family of transgender girl to drop suit against Hanover school officials.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia denies request to regulate harvest of hickory shad.”—Chesapeake Bay Journal • “New Virginia program will pay landowners who can prove they’re cutting pollution.”—WHRO • “Man […]
Snow, high winds could hit NoVa Thursday morning and more state headlines
• “Analysis of new Va. school ratings shows racial, economic disparities.”—Washington Post • “Amtrak ridership hits a record high, trims losses.”—WTOP • “The 5 problems that continue to plague healthcare in parts of rural Virginia.”—WTVR • “Virginia Consumer report shows inflation down, spending up.”—WDBJ • “Arctic blast could bring heavy snow to NoVA, 50 MPH […]
Possible changes to Virginia’s food-to-beverage ratio and more state headlines
• “The food-to-beverage ratio impacts Virginia bars and restaurants. Is this the year Virginia will make changes?”—WTVR • “Northern Virginia home sales three times the national average.”—WTOP • “Manufacturer with Pittsylvania location repays state grant tied to job numbers.”—Cardinal News • “Newport News seeks $20 million federal grant to address coal dust in Southeast Community.”—Virginian […]
Country star Wynonna Judd’s daughter arrested in Albemarle and more Va. headlines
• “Carilion wants to start a kidney transplant program in Roanoke. State health officials, and UVa, oppose it.”— Cardinal News • “Wrongfully towed? In Richmond, your options are scarce.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia leaders express disapproval after Biden’s pardon of his son.”—WAVY • “Virginia workers are owed $11.5 million in backpay: Here’s how you can claim […]
Four centuries in, Va. could be on track for its first female governor and more state headlines
• “Four centuries in, Virginia could be on track for its first female governor.”—Washington Post • “Governor’s office grows, as Youngkin pushes state efficiency.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia AG calls on Fairfax County CA Steve Descano to resign after Herndon rape case.”—WJLA • “Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grants will conserve 11K acres.”—Augusta Free Press • “Hokies, […]