Politics

2+ day, 14+ min ago   (1132+ words) There are times when I sit alone and think back — trying to unearth details best left buried — and it all still feels like a nightmare, one that hasn't softened even through the gauzy filter of 25 years gone by. It's not…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...

2+ day, 13+ min ago   (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (416+ words) In this November's election, Richmond voters will choose between Councilmember Claudia Jimenez and former human resources professional Ahmad Anderson for their new mayor. Jimenez and Anderson were the two frontrunners to move on from the June primary election, earning more…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (52+ words) The president of Kentucky’s AFL-CIO chapter said he woke up proud this Labor Day to be at the head of an organization advocating for Kentucky workers. The president of Kentucky's AFL-CIO chapter said he woke up proud this Labor Day…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (69+ words) Kentucky Dem: Secrecy surrounding Sen. McConnell's health part of why voters don't 'trust' DC Kentucky Congressional Candidate Zach Dembo joins The Lead. Kentucky Dem: Secrecy surrounding Sen. McConnell’s health part of why voters don’t ‘trust’ DC Kentucky Congressional Candidate Zach…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (82+ words) Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is demanding answers about what the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger means for Virginia families already struggling with rising electric bills. Find out what Richmond customers are saying — and what one supporter says about why the merger is…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (175+ words) Under a system set up by Kentucky lawmakers in 2022, the state could lower the income tax by a half-point if it met certain thresholds. According to a letter State Budget Director John Hicks sent to lawmakers Friday, tax revenues were…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (132+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. – More than 300,000 dead voters have been removed from Kentucky’s voter polls since Secretary of State Michael Adams took office, officials say. On Friday, Adams made the announcement, bringing the total number of removals since January 2020 to 753,181. “We’ve vigorously…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (162+ words) The scope of any warrant requirement remains unresolved. Lawmakers heard testimony from Flock Safety, police and retail representatives, and the proposal remains under discussion. Nemes, Elliott and other Republicans have signaled support for warrants, public audits and tougher penalties, months…...