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1 day ago · With the threat of federal budget cuts looming, Virginia lawmakers are laying the groundwork to respond to potential changes that could impact healthcare coverage for roughly 630,000 residents. As the General Assembly prepares for budget negotiations with Gov. Glenn Youngkin, proposed amendments include contingency plans to address possible federal reductions to Medicaid funding. Sen. Creigh […]

Jan 7, 2025 · Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced his legislative priorities for the 2025 General Assembly session, focusing on public safety, victims’ rights, and tackling critical community challenges. Miyares emphasized his commitment to addressing pressing issues impacting Virginians through bipartisan efforts. “This year’s legislative session presents a critical opportunity for ...

4 days ago · A decision to delay the implementation of a new accountability system this fall for Virginia’s schools will come down to budget negotiations after a Democratic-led effort to delay its rollout failed in the Senate on Tuesday. The legislation, carried by Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond, fell short in a 17-22 vote, with some Democrats breaking ranks […]

Like thousands of residents and most of the 140 members of Virginia’s General Assembly, who had arrived in the state capital from across the commonwealth on Sunday or Monday morning for the start of the 2025 legislative session, she was caught off guard by the storm-induced water crisis that brought much of Richmond to a standstill.

Jan 21, 2025 · Amid forecasts that Virginia will see the third-highest rent increases in the nation this year, lawmakers are acknowledging the affordable housing crisis but remain divided on solutions. While the Senate Committee on Local Government advanced some bills addressing this issue on Monday, others were defeated or delayed for further deliberation. Housing policy has historically been […]

4 days ago · Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General released a bone-chilling warning on the impact of social media platforms on minors, calling on Congress to issue tobacco-like warning labels. This was followed in Virginia by an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin directing health and education officials to establish guidance for a “phone-free education” in Virginia.

Jan 31, 2025 · The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a tightly packed aviation hub that shares airspace with military and government flights. An American Airlines Bombardier jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter […]

Jan 22, 2025 · There were tears, yells and a call of “out of order” but by the end of the day Virginia’s Senate on Tuesday passed three resolutions aimed at enshrining certain civil rights into the state’s constitution. The resolutions, presented by Democrats, would protect abortion and other reproductive healthcare access in the state’s constitution, automatically restore voting […]