Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger
Virginia’s governor says she will press for lower electric bills, job protections and continued clean energy investment as the SCC reviews the deal.
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Virginia shoppers set to save as sales tax holiday returns this weekend
Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, offering deals on qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear sales tax. Certain emergency preparedness items also qualify.
Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
More than 30 candidates are competing in a statewide Republican U.S. Senate primary and congressional races across seven of Virginia’s 11 districts.
How 8th Congressional District Democratic primary reflects party’s shifting identity and priorities
Four Democrats are vying to unseat six-term U.S. Rep. Don Beyer in a primary contest that analysts say could foreshadow how voters will react in this fall’s midterm election and future races.
Virginia voters could gain a bigger voice in choosing the 2028 presidential nominees
An earlier primary would bring candidates, campaign spending and national attention to the commonwealth while giving both Democrats and Republicans greater influence before Super Tuesday.
Virginia’s new pay transparency law changes the rules for job postings
Employers must disclose salary ranges and can no longer ask applicants about their pay history.
GOP Senate hopefuls face long odds in race to challenge Mark Warner
Kim Farington, Bert Mizusawa and David Williams are competing in the Aug. 4 primary for the chance to take on the three-term Democratic U.S. senator.
Democrats challenge Beyer in Va.’s 8th Congressional District, marred by federal layoffs
The mixed bag of former and current government employees have voiced similar ethics concerns, while Beyer intends to serve a seventh term.
Virginia General Assembly approves Spanberger’s budget amendments, ending monthslong impasse
Democrats defend final spending plan while Republicans criticize drawn-out negotiations and late-session policy making.
Virginia lawmakers return Monday to weigh Spanberger budget amendments before fiscal deadline
Governor proposes 14 changes to newly approved spending plan, including firefighter cancer screening, data center revisions and expanded utility bill credits.
Lawmakers weigh merging Northern Virginia transit agencies to cut costs
The outcome of the study could reshape transit for four agencies — DASH Alexandria Transit, Fairfax Connector, ART Arlington Transit, and CUE Fairfax City — by identifying potential efficiencies and improvements through consolidation.
Virginia legislators advance $205 billion budget including new tax on data centers
Energy consumption tax will reap $1.2 for the state over the biennium
Spanberger joins governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, signs related Va. bills into law
The coalition aims to strengthen coordination between states that support reproductive healthcare access
Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide
Congress nears major bipartisan housing bill with support from Virginia lawmakers
Warner, Kaine and state legislators say the sweeping bill could boost housing supply, convert vacant commercial sites and expand manufactured housing options.
Virginia marriage equality amendment campaign launches at start of Pride Month
Alexandria Democrat Del. Kirk McPike, who is also campaign co-chair, said marriage equality advocates will engage voters in communities statewide in the coming months.