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FOIA Friday: 753 messages related to ‘financial irregularities’

By Staff Report - December 8, 2023

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As Texans fight for life-saving abortions, don’t take our reproductive rights for granted, Virginia

By Samantha Willis - December 8, 2023

Youngkin announces plan for millions in early childhood and child care spending

By Nathaniel Cline - December 7, 2023

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Progress on unemployment backlogs and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - December 8, 2023

Virginia nets $729 million for Long Bridge expansion 

BY Sarah Vogelsong - December 7, 2023

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Virginia proposes adding 12 plants, including kudzu, to noxious weeds list

BY Charlie Paullin - December 7, 2023

Biden meets with leaders of tribal nations, signs order easing access to federal funds

BY Ariana Figueroa - December 7, 2023

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State extends private prison contract at Lawrenceville and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - December 7, 2023

Virginia agency begins investigation into unauthorized cost-share funding approval

BY Charlie Paullin - December 7, 2023

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Southwest Va.’s energy transition excludes its most important stakeholders: Southwest Virginians

BY Walter Smith - December 7, 2023

Thought-policing Va.’s schools: Youngkin consolidates his grip on education’s ruling boards

BY Bob Lewis - December 6, 2023

Solar for schools and nonprofits is under siege. Fortunately, there’s a simple fix.

BY Ivy Main - December 5, 2023

Deeds’ relentless work has bolstered Virginia’s mental health system

BY Roger Chesley - November 29, 2023

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Va. corrections department: No sex offender crimes involving minors reported on Halloween

BY Sarah Vogelsong - December 6, 2023

A house explosion in Arlington and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - December 6, 2023

Petersburg mayor resigns from local Democratic Committee and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - December 5, 2023

White House urged to hold off on FBI HQ move to Maryland while review continues

BY Jennifer Shutt - December 5, 2023

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PETA launches animal welfare violation tracker for Va. schools using animals in research

By Sarah Vogelsong - December 7, 2023

Virginia AG backs call for news outlets to cut ties with alleged Hamas-affiliated freelancers

By Robin Opsahl - December 6, 2023

Virginia local governments will now have to plan for water supply regionally

By Charlie Paullin - December 6, 2023

U.S. House Oversight leader demands probe into ‘political interference’ in FBI HQ move 

By Jennifer Shutt - December 6, 2023

Va. transportation board votes against proposal to lower application cap for SMART SCALE projects

By Nathaniel Cline - December 5, 2023

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