State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
1 month ago
Senate Democrats pass resolution to begin redistricting amendment process

Under Virginia law, the proposed amendment would still need to be approved by a second General Assembly session, then go before Virginia voters.

Virginia Assembly
1 month ago
Senators Deeds, Hashmi say Democratic redistricting exploration a response to Trump

Republican attorney general Jason Miyares said he believes the timing of the Democrats’ effort violates the law.

Education
1 month ago
Sen. Hashmi says Assembly will consider changes to how university boards are appointed

Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, said she supports legislation currently being drafted to revise the way members of university boards in Virginia are appointed and confirmed.

voting poll
Election
2 months ago
Local registrars open next two Saturdays for early voting

Early voting has been going on for more than a month, but the next two Saturdays allow those to vote early who couldn’t make it to the registrar’s office during the week.

Albemarle County
2 months ago
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger spar over abortion in Virginia

PETERSBURG, VA. (AP) — Rae Pickett stepped onto Richell Hines’ front stoop wearing a […]

Jason Miyares and Jay Jones
Election
2 months ago
Virginia AG candidates squaring off Thursday night in Richmond

Nearly two weeks after texts from the Democrats’ Attorney General candidate Jay Jones fantasizing about putting bullets in the head of a former Virginia House Speaker were revealed, he will face off against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares at the University of Richmond at 6pm Thursday night.

Albemarle County
2 months ago
Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

Topics such as transgender rights and controversial texts overshadowed the economy.

Albemarle County
2 months ago
Albemarle expected to pause data center regulation measures, await decisions from Richmond

The Board of Supervisors will vote to pause the effort amidst uncertainty over potential future statewide legislation and pushback from local environmental groups.

Virginia Assembly
3 months ago
Who’s more excited to welcome this Trump ally to Virginia – Democrats or Republicans?

Vivek Ramaswamy, a former GOP presidential candidate now running for Ohio governor will be the featured guest at a Friday night rally.

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Albemarle County
3 months ago
Democrats statewide, Missel locally, enjoy campaign fundraising advantages

New campaign finance disclosures show all three Democrats in the statewide races raised more money than Republicans, while Samuel Miller District Albemarle Supervisors candidate Fred Missel among the top local office fundraisers in the Commonwealth.