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Trump, Youngkin urge early voting during tele-rally
With early voting now underway in Virginia, former President Donald Trump appears to have warmed up to the practice of sending out mail-in ballots to voters for the November general election — a position contrary to his many deprecatory comments regarding mail-in voting. “In this election we must use every appropriate tool to beat the […]
As early voting starts in Virginia, political parties rally their bases
Starting Friday, voters across Virginia can begin casting their ballots in this year’s critical elections for the White House, a U.S. Senate seat, and the state’s 11 congressional districts that will not only impact the future of the commonwealth but also help shape next year’s gubernatorial race. An amendment to the Constitution of Virginia and […]
Who’s running to be lieutenant governor in 2025 and more Virginia headlines
• “Who’s running to be Virginia’s lieutenant governor in 2025?”— VPM • “Youngkin seeks new bids on state employee health plans.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How the Boar’s Head plant closure could wreck this tiny Virginia town.”— The Washington Post • “Virginia Republican Party tells Lynchburg GOP it can’t censure or expel mayor and vice mayor.”— Cardinal […]
Scathing report calls for a ban of prone restraint tactics
A newly released report by the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) reveals that the death of Irvo Otieno, who was killed at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County during a mental health crisis while in police custody last year, could have been prevented had sheriff’s deputies and hospital staff not used prone restraint, a […]
Judge to rule later in lawsuit over exit from clean-air program and other Virginia headlines
• “Judge to rule later in lawsuit over Virginia’s exit from clean-air program.” — The Roanoke Times • “A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats.” — Associated Press • “7th District hopefuls make case to voters in Free Press town hall.” — Fredericksburg Free Press • “Lynchburg […]
Richmond School Board votes not to limit discussion and more Virginia headlines
• “Richmond School Board takes vote on limiting discussion.” — The Richmonder • “Northern Virginia students rally around Unified Physical Education; state Board of Education approves initiative.” — InsideNova • “Menchville High student, 15, shot to death at school bus stop in Newport News.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “UVA president, board members stand up for […]
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the nation’s first Black female governor. Sears made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black woman in the commonwealth to hold statewide office, and the first woman to attain such a […]