VA State News
New Virginia laws target school construction and classroom cellphone use
Spanberger signs bipartisan package spanning infrastructure, academics and student safety. By: Markus Schmidt — Virginia Mercury Framing education as a...
Read moreDetailsFunding cuts, state error strain Virginia’s HIV care system
Clinics face growing pressure as rebate loss and federal reductions disrupt medication access and erode trust. By: Charlotte Rene Woods...
Read moreDetailsVirginia hospitals filed more than 1 million medical debt lawsuits since 2010, a new report finds
Researchers say many cases begin with unclear pricing and billing, and can escalate into wage garnishment and financial hardship. By:...
Read moreDetailsBirthright case forces US Supreme Court to confront prospect of Americans losing citizenship
By: Jonathan Shorman - Virginia Mercury As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week about the constitutionality of President...
Read moreDetailsTrees take root as Virginia’s frontline defense against urban heat
Richmond initiative, proposed canopy requirements and new research highlight push to cool hotter, underserved neighborhoods. By: Shannon Heckt - Virginia...
Read moreDetailsSpanberger signs bipartisan bills tied to billions in business investment across Virginia
Measures back major projects in Pittsylvania, Halifax, Goochland and Albemarle expected to create thousands of jobs. By: Markus Schmidt -...
Read moreDetailsVirginia joins multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump’s election order
Attorney General Jay Jones and 20 others argue directive on voter eligibility and mail-in ballots oversteps presidential authority. By: Markus...
Read moreDetailsTrump budget seeks 43% boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs
By: Jennifer Shutt - April 5, 2026 6:06 pm WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget...
Read moreDetailsVirginia set to rejoin RGGI as utilities prepare to pass the cost back to ratepayers
By: Shannon Heckt - April 6, 2026 5:20 am Virginia is poised to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative this...
Read moreDetailsSpanberger signs bipartisan school-safety, student support bills into law
Measures expand thread assessment training, mental health resources, internet safety and emergency preparedness in Virginia schools. By: Markus Schmidt -...
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