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Fairfax prosecutor rules police justified in shooting and more Virginia headlines
“Fairfax prosecutor rules police justified in shooting man in chaotic encounter” — The Washington Post “American Airlines’ ‘gate lice’ technology not coming to Richmond yet” — Axios “Youngkin: We’re making progress combating fentanyl deaths” – Richmond Times-Dispatch “Stafford’s new fire boat will ‘help keep homes safer’ — The Free Lance-Star “126 condos in the mix […]
Glenn Youngkin wants Trump staffers to move to Virginia and more headlines
• “Glenn Youngkin wants Trump staffers to move to Virginia.” — Axios • “Is the Virginia wine country too small to succeed?” — The Daily Progress • “Virginia’s likely Republican nominee for governor reflects on her priorities, reentry into politics.” — WTOP • “Hanover-Ashland data center campus headed for final approvals.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • […]
Tax relief a tough sell for Virginia Senate Dems and more headlines
• “Tax relief a tough sell for Virginia Senate Dems, even just a rebate.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia Helene victims have one week left to apply for FEMA aid.” — CVille Right Now • “Appalachian Power proposal sparks concern among home solar advocates.” — Cardinal News • “Henrico neighbors asked to voice opinions of […]
After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case and more Va. headlines
• “After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How Trump’s looming border policy could impact Virginia immigrants”—VCU Capital News Service/Virginian-Pilot • “Roanoke police remove white supremacist banner from interstate overpass.”—Roanoke Times • “Virginia Beach considers two concepts for the future of development near the Oceanfront.”—WHRO • “A city’s ‘no […]
FOIA Friday: Louisa resident wants more county government meetings advertised
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 […]
Effort to update Virginia’s migrant labor camp rules moves forward and more state headlines
• “After more than a year, effort to update Virginia’s migrant labor camp rules moves forward.”—WRIC • “Republican David Bowers requests Roanoke mayor’s race recount.”—Roanoke Times • “11-year-old Henrico boy sentenced for making swatting calls to Florida schools.”—WTVR • “Graves exhumed from Nash Road extension project.”—WWBT • “Ex-Richmond Fed examiner pleads guilty to insider trading.”—Virginia […]
Former UVA student pleads guilty in shooting that left three dead and more state headlines
• “Former UVA student pleads guilty in 2022 mass shooting that left 3 dead, 2 wounded.”—Associated Press • “Vaccine exemptions for Virginia kindergartners rise as vaccination rates decline.”—Axios Richmond • “School districts across Northern Virginia request delay of VDOE’s new performance plan.”—DC News Now • “Former OEMS employee sentenced to 6 years in prison for […]
Virginia Beach Courthouse evacuated after bomb threat and more headlines
• “Virginia Beach Courthouse evacuated after bomb threat.” — 13NewsNow • “What Trump may mean for federal workers, remote work and Metro.” — WRC-TV • “Richmond officials request mediation with VCU Health in dispute over failed development deal.” – The Richmonder • “Winter storm watch: Snow likely for parts of Virginia, Maryland.” — FOX5 • […]
Virginia’s in-state tuition and fees among nation’s highest and more headlines
• “Virginia’s in-state tuition and fees among nation’s highest.” — Axios • “Glenn Youngkin’s next act is still being written.” — Washington Examiner • “How did ‘forever chemicals’ show up in 30 Sandston drinking wells?” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How a Washington, DC, Suburb Became the Safest Place in America.” — Bloomberg • “Arlington leaders […]
Srinivasan, Harding will face off for Virginia state senate seat and more headlines
• “Srinivasan, Harding to face off for Virginia state senate seat.”—Washington Post • “She admitted to posing as a nurse in Virginia. Now she’s accused of doing the same in California hospitals.”—NBC News • “PHOTOS: ‘It looks very good!’: Parents weigh in as Petersburg revamps its school lunches.”—WRIC • “Inside the recycling plant that handles […]
FOIA Friday: PETA threatened litigation when George Mason University delayed sending records
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 […]
Virginia National Guard selects western Henrico site for future museum and more headlines
• “Virginia National Guard selects western Henrico site for future museum.” — WRIC • “Virginia’s health department crisis is at least 20 years in the making.” — Axios • “Veterinary care on display at Virginia Living Museum.” — WAVY • “Tysons Casino Backer Paid $54K For 2024 General Assembly Lobbying.” — VA Patch • “Fredericksburg-area […]