RICHMOND — Tuesday’s vote in Virginia was a big thumbs-up on the direction Democrats have taken the state, Gov. Abigail Spanberger says.
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State Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, said she's not resigning after a federal grand jury indicted her on racketeering, money laundering and drug trafficking charges.
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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted that the timing of a high-profile, televised indictment of Sen. Louise Lucas had nothing to do with "political payback." Larry Sabato isn't buying it.
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The indictment alleges Lucas "approved and directed criminal activities and other activities in furtherance of the enterprise's affairs, arranged for the acquisition and distribution of marijuana, supervised the laundering of marijuana proceeds, used her political influence to attempt to inf…
Democrat Joy Powers outlined her progressive positions on health care, data centers and Israel while expressing confidence in challenging Republican Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s Ninth District.
The state government is "falling short" in preparing to take advantage of the rapidly advancing technology while guarding against the risks of its misuse, the General Assembly's watchdog agency reports.
Elected local government officials would no longer be allowed to sign agreements to keep what they're doing secret under sweeping new language in a bill sponsored by state Sen. Mike Jones, D-Richmond.
Gov. Spanberger discussed her energy plan and data centers at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit, saying she expects continued discussion of the state's data center tax exemption. Here's a look at those plans.
The Virginia General Assembly looks remarkably different than it did when it met for the first time 250 years ago in an independent commonwealth.
A state board that oversees local and regional jails has not acted in seven years on a General Assembly directive to set standards for what happens to inmates with mental illness.
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The Veterans Day event in Rocky Mount ended with the release of a dove, a traditional symbol of peace.
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RICHMOND — As Gov. Abigail Spanberger prepares her first budget, she won’t be able to rely on Virginia’s liquor monopoly to produce as much profit as expected, as alcoholic beverage sales continue to plummet and the state closes stores to cut operating costs.
MARTINSVILLE — Lover’s Leap in Patrick County and Mabry Mill in neighboring Floyd County have been added to Scenic Virginia’s 2026 Treasured Views Register, recognizing landscapes chosen for their scenic, cultural and community value.
RICHMOND — Tuesday’s vote in Virginia was a big thumbs-up on the direction Democrats have taken the state, Gov. Abigail Spanberger says.
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A previously unnamed street in Rocky Mount will soon be dedicated to the legacy of the Rev. McKinley Hamilton, who pastored the First Baptist Church.
Residents of Diamond Avenue in Rocky Mount are continuing to seek help from town, county and state officials as they seek funding for what they see as critical needs for the community.
State Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, said she's not resigning after a federal grand jury indicted her on racketeering, money laundering and drug trafficking charges.