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U.S. attorney general nominee probed about Trump threats of vengeance, Jan. 6 pardons BY: Ashley Murray - January 15, 2025 WASHINGTON — Former Florida Attorney General Pamela …
Virginia General Assembly session resumes Monday after storm …
Jan 13, 2025 · The Virginia General Assembly will resume its 2025 legislative session Monday after a two-and-a-half-day delay caused by Richmond’s water crisis following a severe winter …
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The Virginia Mercury is an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy. The Mercury launched in 2018 to bring a fresh perspective to …
Housing proposals spark clash over state and local roles in Virginia
5 days ago · 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 …
Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia ...
5 days ago · 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 …
Natural gas projects accelerate as Virginia’s energy needs soar
Dec 23, 2024 · Virginia’s surging energy demands, driven by data center growth, are putting pressure on the state’s natural gas infrastructure.
Workforce housing directive to bolster economic development …
Nov 15, 2024 · A Virginia Housing and Community Development study from 2022 noted how the state’s fastest growing regions over the previous decade were Northern Virginia, the Northern …
Legislative battles ahead in Richmond as session kicks off this …
Jan 6, 2025 · However, bipartisan support exists for measures to improve maternal health outcomes. Youngkin has proposed over $4 million in funding for pilot programs, increased OB …
Virginia leaders react to Trump win as Harris keeps the …
Nov 6, 2024 · Virginia’s elected officials are reacting with mixed responses to Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, even as Vice President Kamala Harris managed to keep …