1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (371+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia state senator is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center approvals and development in the Commonwealth, as debate over the facilities continues to grow. Republican State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, who represents Chesterfield County area, sent…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the Virginia Department…...

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…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (363+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The City of Virginia Beach held a public meeting at the Virginia Beach Convention Center to hear thoughts on the next proposed budget, and the meals tax quickly became the dominant issue. While not every speaker focused…...

5+ mon, 8+ 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, 1+ week ago   (323+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Providing clear language in the form of flyers has helped in reducing evictions on the Peninsula and could soon be utilized statewide as House Bill 593 awaits the governor's signature. United Way Virginia Peninsula has been advocating for…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (407+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — "Vote no" supporters rallied in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, encouraging neighbors to make their voices heard during early voting ahead of the April 21 redistricting election. Republican organizers gathered at Mother's Kitchen restaurant on Tuesday night to oppose…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (188+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Residents who live in Virginia Beach’s 98th House District, which includes much of the city’s Southside, will vote in Tuesday’s special election. Voters may register to vote in-person at any time, including Election Day. Polls are open from…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (426+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As two elections approach, the city’s new voter registration and elections office is now open at a new location near Mount Trashmore and is serving as an early voting site. The office, located at 500 Studio Drive, opened…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (479+ words) Virginia's primary election is being moved from June to August 4 this year, a change that has drawn criticism from at least one local congresswoman and comes amid a broader redistricting push by Virginia Democrats. Normally, Democrats and Republicans pick their…...