4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (410+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The race for one of Virginia's most closely watched races for Congress is already kicking off, setting up a potential rematch between Republican Jen Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria. Kiggans was elected to Congress in 2022 and four…...

5+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (290+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) faces a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Monday to take action on bills passed in the General Assembly. Under her powers, Spanberger can approve legislation, veto bills, or amend them. If she doesn't act, the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (297+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Officials in Virginia Beach are considering creating formal criteria for honorary street renamings after a recent City Council discussion highlighted the lack of an established process. During the city’s more than 60-year history, only six honorary street…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (409+ words) Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would require local governments to engage in collective bargaining with public employees, potentially affecting more than 500,000 workers across the state. The proposed bill would mandate that local governments meet with employees who choose to…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (385+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia's new Attorney General Jay Jones is taking actions that directly impact Hampton Roads, reversing several positions held by his Republican predecessor and challenging aspects of the Trump administration's policies. Jones became the Commonwealth's first African American Attorney…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (548+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians are gathering in Richmond to witness the inauguration of Virginia's first female governor on Saturday at noon. Watch live: Inauguration ceremony for Abigail Spanberger kicks off The historic event will see a full weekend of events leading…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (381+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia's first female governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, will be inaugurated on January 17, setting the stage for what political observers expect to be a consequential year in Virginia politics in 2026. Spanberger, a Democrat, will take office with Democrats also controlling…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (273+ words) Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes — particularly against religious groups — rose sharply, according to a new report from Virginia State Police. Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes — particularly against religious groups — rose…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (286+ words) RICHMOND, Va — It’s the final push to get people to the polls as candidates make their last round of campaigning ahead of Election Day. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for governor, stopped at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Monday,…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (399+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — With the government shutdown continuing, more than 850,000 Virginians who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are facing growing uncertainty. On Monday, November 3, relief may arrive as the first round of funds from the Virginia Emergency Nutrition…...