Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his 2025 State of the Commonwealth address, reflecting on the progress made during his tenure and outlining priorities for the future. Speaking...
Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears remains locked in a close race against both potential Democratic challengers, according to a new Mason-Dixon Poll released Friday. The survey...
Democratic former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are in a neck-and-neck race for Virginia governor, according to the first Emerson College...
When Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears found herself boiling water in her Richmond apartment after Monday’s powerful winter storm had pummeled the city, she quickly realized she...
After awaiting a months-long review by the federal government, the Virginia Department of Education announced on Monday that it can fully implement its School Performance and...
Federal lawmakers announced Tuesday that Virginia is receiving over $46 million to support the Commonwealth’s Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, which wreaked havoc in Southwest Virginia last...
A bipartisan group of lawmakers helmed by Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach and Del. Katrina Callsen, D-Charlottesville, introduced the Save Local Pharmacies Act, which lawmakers will...
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced his legislative priorities for the 2025 General Assembly session, focusing on public safety, victims’ rights, and tackling critical community...
The Virginia State Police announced early Monday morning that the agency has investigated approximately 181 vehicle crashes resulting in 20 injuries since Sunday afternoon. Most of...
The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the balance of power between a...
Most Revolutionary War history buffs know the story of Francis Marion, the Continental Army officer called the Swamp Fox for his guerrilla-style attacks that bedeviled British...
On January 18, 2025, Virginians will honor a bold chapter in American history: the signing of the Fincastle Resolutions, the first documented declaration in which American...
A winter storm sweeping through Virginia has created hazardous road conditions, prompting Virginia State Police (VSP) to respond to over 200 crashes statewide in a matter...
With winter weather expected to impact Virginia roads Sunday into Monday, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is encouraging motorists to adjust travel plans and prioritize...
With Republicans poised to take control of Congress and the White House, Tuesday’s special elections in Virginia’s General Assembly mark the first test of sentiment since...
Heading into the third year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, states will continue to introduce and consider legislation to expand or restrict access to reproductive...
Micron Technology, one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers, is investing up to $2.17 billion to expand its operations in Manassas — creating 340 new jobs...
After nearly a week of searching for a suspect in the hit-and-run death of an 81-year-old St. Helena, California woman this summer, police found and arrested a...
As lawmakers consider Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to provide vehicle tax relief for Virginians and ultimately eliminate the property tax, policymakers can find comfort after repeals...
Virginia’s child welfare system grapples with a surge of unfounded reports that critics say stem from overly broad mandatory reporting laws, disrupting families and straining resources....
The U.S. Department of Education on Dec. 20 signaled it would withdraw a proposed rule that would have set a regulatory standard for how schools limit...
Virginia’s booming data center industry is driving unprecedented energy demands, straining the state’s natural gas infrastructure and prompting calls for new pipelines. A Joint Legislative Audit...
Virginia families are grappling with mounting financial stress as the state’s weak debt collection laws push some to the brink of poverty. A recent report by...
In a historic verdict, Vernon Lorenzo Gay was convicted in Norfolk for a 1992 rape, marking the first jury conviction achieved through Virginia’s Sexual Assault Kit...
Virginia lawmakers are preparing to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at creating a regulated and taxed adult-use cannabis marketplace in the state. The renewed push comes after...
With the holidays upon us and 2025 just around the corner, Virginia State Police are urging all travelers in the Commonwealth to prioritize safety on the...
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats released details early Thursday on how much federal disaster aid each state would lose if Republicans drop it from a stopgap spending...
With a new presidential administration taking office in January, Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed optimism about potential fiscal benefits for Virginia, even as Democratic lawmakers voiced concerns...
The Virginia State Police are investigating a significant number of tips regarding drone activity this December, with the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC) logging over 150 reports...
Virginia could soon make history as the home of the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant, state officials and private sector leaders announced Tuesday. Commonwealth Fusion...