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Cost Of Norfolk Floodwall Project Balloons To $6 Billion, Completion Slated For 2037
The city seeks funding help from Congress and the General Assembly.
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ODU Shooting Case Renews Debate Over Virginia's Inactive Background Check Law
Federal charges against gun seller highlight gap left after court ruling halted private-sale checks.
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Despite Community Opposition, Fluvanna Supervisors Approve Gas Plant Permit
The project, dubbed the Expedition Generating Station, will produce 1,540 megawatts of power, enough to serve 1.5 million homes.
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A New Look At Blue Crab Cannibalism In The Chesapeake Bay
A decades-long study reveals widespread crab cannibalism in northern areas of the bay.
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Virginia Joins National Push For Refunds After US Supreme Court Voids Trump Tariffs
Attorney General Jay Jones and the coalition urge Congress to repay billions collected under illegal trade policy.
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Louisa County Officials Push Back Against Valley Link Transmission Proposal
Regional grid operator supports major transmission project that could span nine counties to meet rising demand; residents raise concerns
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Virginia Moves To Launch Legal Cannabis Marketplace After Years Of Delay
The bill would allow Virginians 21 and older to purchase cannabis legally beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
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As Spanberger Reviews State-Level ‘Momnibus' Bills, Kaine And Booker Try Again On A Federal Package
Legislative efforts to address maternal health disparities are continuing to gain traction in both Richmond and Washington, D.C.
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The 10 Most Important Things That Happened In Virginia's 2026 Legislative Session
From a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour to a cannabis retail market legalization effort, here's what you should know.
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Data Center Bills Dominated This Year's General Assembly. Here's What Passed.
Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, D-Loudoun, set out to reveal how much water data centers are using from local utilities.
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Housing Bills To Boost Supply, Protect Tenants On Way To Spanberger's Desk
Addressing housing affordability and stock issues was a Spanberger campaign promise as Democrats made gains in state government last year.
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VA Lawmakers Explore Autonomous Technology For Transportation
The state is considering using autonomous technology to improve roadside safety in work zones and to explore commercial use opportunities.
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Clock Ticking On Virginia Budget As Democrats Clash Over Data Center Tax Break
As of Wednesday afternoon, budget conferees had yet to meet to reconcile differences between the House and Senate spending plans.
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After 5 Years Of Attempts, Virginia On Track To Set Up A Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Senate Bill 271 passed the House Tuesday and House bill 483 passed the Senate Wednesday.
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After Past Vetoes, Bias Training Bill For Medical Licenses Could Become Law
A bill requiring unconscious bias training for medical license renewals was rejected multiple times by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Meet Sam McKelvey, New Executive Director Of The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
McKelvey hopes his background in history and other foundation work will help the trail’s expansion continue forward.
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Early Voting Begins Friday For Virginia Redistricting Referendum
Democrats say the amendment would counter GOP map changes elsewhere; the high court clears the way for theApril 21 election.
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Obama, Spanberger Welcome Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Redistricting Vote
The GOP ramps up opposition after the high court clears the path for early voting in a statewide referendum.
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Bills Aimed At Lowering Utility Bills Also Renew Pricey Power Line Burial Program
SB 253 originated as a weatherization program for utilities but was beefed up to include a cost shift onto data center customers.
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Bill To Require Factual Teaching About U.S. Capitol Attack Clears Va. General Assembly
The proposal passed on mostly party-line votes in House and Senate; heads to the governor.
