VA State News
Spanberger joins other governors in push for PJM to prioritize ratepayer protections
By: Shannon Heckt - April 13, 2026 5:26 am Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has joined seven other governors in the...
Read moreDetailsNew public safety laws focus on gun violence prevention and support for law enforcement
Fate of bills to ban assault-style weapons still pending; governor’s action deadline is April 13. By: Charlotte Rene Woods -...
Read moreDetails‘We have to do something’: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder supports Virginia redistricting
In a call with The Mercury, Holder outlined his support in the context of the national movement in red and...
Read moreDetailsSCC approves Loudoun transmission line, nixes undergrounding; final route to be determined
The Golden-Mars high-voltage transmission line was approved by the SCC, but the final route depends on if the Loudoun County...
Read moreDetailsVirginia to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2028 under new law
Measure wins broad public support but carries growing fiscal impact and draws GOP concern. By: Markus Schmidt - April 9,...
Read moreDetailsUS House Democrats call for Congress to come back into session for Iran war debate
By: Ashley Murray - April 9, 2026 3:55 pm WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Capitol Hill Thursday slammed President Donald...
Read moreDetailsSlate of new Virginia laws address health care and housing affordability
Building on campaign promises by the governor and Democratic lawmakers, health care and housing affordability bills dominated the 2026 legislative...
Read moreDetailsSpanberger signs bills to aid low-income utility customers, manage power demand
By: Shannon Heckt - April 9, 2026 12:13 pm Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday announced she signed another slate of...
Read moreDetailsVirginia AG joins fight against president’s hypocrisy on mail-in voting
Democrat Jay Jones participates in the Virginia attorney general debate with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct....
Read moreDetailsFTC wants to hear from renters about ‘unfair and deceptive housing fees’
apartment for rent Tenants nationwide can comment until April 13, as the federal commission considers a new consumer protection rule....
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