A man who fought for justice, public education, and civil rights in post-Civil War Virginia is finally getting his due. This Friday, Cumberland County will unveil...
A political firestorm has erupted over the future of the Virginia Military Institute’s first Black superintendent, Ret. Maj. General Cedric Wins, with accusations flying that lawmakers...
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, claims American taxpayers could receive a $5,000 refund from the federal government — despite no apparent support in...
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats at a press conference lambasted the U.S. House GOP’s budget resolution Tuesday, expressing concerns over the impact of potential tax cuts for wealthy...
Virginia’s gubernatorial race has taken a dramatic twist as a new poll now shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger surging to 39% against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the...
Virginia lawmakers delivered a last-minute compromise on a contentious safety bill — ushering in high-tech school zone cameras and speed camera guardrails — just as the...
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Maryland on Monday partly granted a request from Quakers and other religious groups to limit the U.S. Department of Homeland...
Amid mounting fears of mass layoffs of federal workers in Northern Virginia and around the state spurred by President Donald Trump’s downsizing efforts, Gov. Glenn Youngkin,...
Virginia school boards may soon have more control over how cell phones and smart devices are governed in classrooms. Legislation granting local districts the authority to...
Against the backdrop of federal job cuts and funding freezes, the Virginia legislature passed several budget amendments and bills aimed at improving healthcare, education and housing...
The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its 2025 session on Saturday after approving a series of amendments to the state’s biennial budget, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan...
With federal government slashing jobs and freezing billions in funding, Virginia lawmakers are scrambling to assess the impact and prepare for what’s next. On Saturday morning,...
The University of Virginia’s hospital will continue to provide gender-affirming care for existing patients, but new patients will have to seek treatment elsewhere. In a closely...
For Virginians seeking public records from universities, police departments, or government agencies, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) ensures access — but that access often comes...
More than 1,000 bills are filed for General Assembly consideration each year. In this weekly series, the Mercury takes a look at a few of lawmakers’...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Wednesday appealed a nationwide injunction in a suit brought by a coalition of Democratic attorneys general challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order...
WASHINGTON — Immigrant advocacy groups on Thursday succeeded in a request to a District of Columbia federal judge to temporarily block the Trump administration from deporting...
Reckless drivers tearing up Virginia’s highways and public spaces may soon face tougher penalties, as legislation targeting exhibition driving heads to the governor’s desk. Lawmakers moved...
For the first time in her career, Nichole Wardlaw feels like policymakers are finally listening — not just to her, but to Black maternal health professionals...
With all 100 seats in the House of Delegates and three statewide offices on the ballot this year, Virginia Republicans are navigating internal disagreements that could...
WASHINGTON — Temporary special government employees working at the behest of the U.S. DOGE Service, under President Donald Trump and billionaire campaign donor Elon Musk, can...
With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly. However,...
Despite near defeat and intense debate, a proposal to regulate automated license plate readers is still alive in Virginia’s General Assembly — though not without significant...
A push to examine how Virginia funds English language learners (ELLs) in public schools was shut down Monday, as the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee rejected...
After lawmakers uncovered millions in speed camera revenue across Virginia, a proposal to tighten regulations on the devices has hit a legislative roadblock. The General Assembly...
A fatal school shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville in January had an unusual feature: the school had contracted an AI gun detection company to...
A political battle over transgender healthcare has left some Virginia families scrambling to secure care for their children. Following an executive order from President Donald Trump,...
A federal judge Thursday heard a request from eight religious groups to issue a nationwide injunction to block a Department of Homeland Security policy that broadens...
For the fourth consecutive year, Virginia lawmakers have sent the governor a bill allowing all localities to impose a 1% sales tax for school construction. Now,...
More than 1,000 bills are filed for General Assembly consideration each year. In this weekly series, the Mercury takes a look at a few of lawmakers’...