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Politics
3 months ago
Rep. Ben Cline doesn’t expect voters to pass redistricting initiative

The Republican Congressman representing the 6th District would also represent Albemarle and Charlottesville if the new maps are approved.

Del. Katrina Callsen (D)-Charlottesville
Charlottesville City
3 months ago
As GA session prepares to wrap, Del. Katrina Callsen pushing for healthcare protections, ICE limitations

Heading toward a March 14 General Assembly session “sine die”, Charlottesville Delegate Katrina Callsen says she still has 21 of 24 bills she’s sponsoring in play.

UVA Rotunda as seen from West Pavilions on Lawn
UVA
3 months ago
University BOV reform on a long and winding GA journey

Some form of reform is likely to be passed by this year’s General Assembly on University Board of Visitors appointments and terms, but the House and Senate have some wide gaps in bills they’ve passed.

Politics
3 months ago
Barack Obama throws support behind Virginia’s redistricting amendment

The former president posted a social media video urging Virginians to ‘respond’ to Republican redistricting efforts in other states.

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones
Local
3 months ago
AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday

Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).

Politics
3 months ago
Albemarle GOP hosting forum to get out vote against redistricting

Republican Delegates Tom Garrett and Tim Griffin will attend the event, and Democratic Del. Amy Laufer said she plans to appear virtually.

National
3 months ago
Gov. Spanberger orders flags at half-staff in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson

Jackson, a Civil Rights activist and politician who ran for President in 1984, died on Feb. 17. He was 84.

Virginia Assembly
3 months ago
Del. Laufer touts more school funds in budget, including study of eliminating LCI funding formula

55th District Delegate Amy Laufer (D-Albemarle) said she hopes the Virginia Senate keeps a budget provision of $400-million in flexible funding.

Politics
4 months ago
Local legislators to host Virtual Town Hall this Sunday

Sen. Creigh Deeds, Del. Katrina Callsen and Del. Amy Laufer will be hearing directly from constituents at a Virtual Town Hall this Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m.

poll voting
Politics
4 months ago
Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4

The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.