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How Virginia plays into the history of campaign finance laws and more state headlines
• “Spanberger faces reckoning with left in bid for Va. governor.”—Washington Post • “How Virginia plays into the history of campaign finance laws.”—VPM News • “Gov. Youngkin announces funding for events, festivals to increase visitation in 2025.”—WAVY • “Boil water advisory issued in Washington County, Virginia.”—WCYB • “A Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus as […]
Minimum wage increases, other new Va. laws that go into effect in 2025 and more state headlines
• “Minimum wage increases and other new Virginia laws that go into effect in 2025.”—WSET • “As drone sightings multiply, a Virginia Tech team is working on better ways to detect and identify the unmanned fliers.”—Cardinal News • “Another former Richmond employee files whistleblower suit alleging retaliation.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Miss Virginia sheds light on disparities […]
Virginia Beach woman plays Santa for teens experiencing homelessness and more state headlines
• “Virginia Democrats see next month’s special elections as first major test of 2025.”—The Hill • “Biden death sentence commutation ‘reprehensible,’ says Virginia victim’s father.”—NBC4 • “Accreditor issues warning to University of Lynchburg over fiscal responsibility, student outcome standards.”—Cardinal News • “Former NFL great Michael Vick introduced as Norfolk State coach.”—ESPN • “Virginia Beach woman […]
Va. Beach condo sale botched by discrimination drives nationwide campaign and more state headlines
• “Virginia gets ‘D’ grade in protecting families from debt collectors, nonprofit says.”—WRIC • “ODU’s State of the Commonwealth Report reveals good news about Virginia’s economy.”—WAVY • “Winter weather advisory in effect; icy Christmas Eve possible across Northern Virginia.”—InsideNoVa • “Racial housing discrimination over Virginia Beach condo sale focus of new $1.3 million nationwide education […]
Intruding owl perches atop Virginia family’s Christmas tree and more state headlines
• “Virginia lawmakers react after congress passes legislation to keep government funded.”—WSET • “Arlington resident announces bid for Virginia lieutenant governor.”—ARLnow • “Richmond woman falls victim to bitcoin scam, loses more than $30,000.”—WTVR • “Three Black men were lynched. A rural Virginia county has cleared their names.”—Washington Post • “Owl I want for Christmas: Intruding […]
Virginia State Police issue statement about drones and more headlines
• “Virginia State Police issue statement about drones.” — WDBJ • “Potential threat against Virginia State University prompts increased police presence.” — WRIC • “Virginia’s largest high school cancels 2 days of classes after fights.” — abc News • “Stafford supervisors meeting yields apologies, questions.” — FXBG Advance • “County leaders add data center policy […]
Democrats’ first test after November drubbing will take place in Virginia and more headlines
• “Democrats’ first test after November drubbing will take place in Virginia.” — Politico • “Nike just dropped a Virginia Union University-branded sneaker.” — Axios • “Virginia teacher says ‘a lot’ of staff disagreed, some quit over mandate to use students’ preferred pronouns.” — FOX News • “Wilder: Democrats risk same mistake that gave them […]
Virginia’s cannabis regulator moves Richmond HQ to Henrico and more headlines
• “Virginia’s cannabis regulator moves Richmond HQ to Henrico.” — Richmond BizSense • “Virginia Rep. Wexton, stepping away due to severe illness, gives final speech in Congress.” — WTOP • “Jill Biden says she has closed the book on teaching at Northern Virginia Community College.” — NBC4 • “Virginia State Police says scam impersonating troopers […]
Lucas looks for tax relief, but no ‘sanctuary city’ ban and more Virginia headlines
• “Lucas looks for tax relief, but no ‘sanctuary city’ ban.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Two Virginia women who came to Congress on a mission prepare to leave at a critical moment.” — The Associated Press • “Virginia senator used Chesapeake address to run for office, but wasn’t listed on property’s lease.” — The Virginian-Pilot […]
Gov. Youngkin releases statement on drone sightings in Virginia and more headlines
• “Gov. Youngkin releases statement on drone sightings in Virginia.” — WDBJ • “Bobby Scott explores Virginia gubernatorial run.” — Punchbowl News • “Shoppers ‘shaken’ after shooting at Virginia mall: ‘It was terrifying.’” — WTVR • “Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award winners announced.” — The Roanoke Star • “Danville PD looking for escaped […]
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 […]