Strait Talk: Breaking The Wheel

Matthew Dowd: Reforms To Rebuild The Constitution

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Money is pouring into “Vote Yes”

The money is pouring into the campaigns for the three constitutional amendment referendums. Though one side is seeing much more support than the other.

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Virginia Board of Education Chooses “Approaching Expectations” for Fall School Ratings – Virginia Free Press

The change applies to 2025–26 ratings due in October with a promised review before Fall 2027 ratings

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About 120,000 fewer Virginians have SNAP, while food prices rise and food pantries race to keep up with demand

State and nonprofit leaders are taking stock of food insecurity trends amid federal changes to nutrition programs, as more changes loom.

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Former Va. health secretary: Staffing shortages ‘could shut your hospital down’

Former Virginia Secretary of Health Bill Hazel highlights the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Virginia, emphasizing the need for systemic change and innovative solutions to address th...

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Former city manager removes Martinsville as defendant on whistleblower retaliation claim in lawsuit

Attorney Mark Krudys also withdrew as Ferrell-Benavides’ attorney but remains the lawyer for Mayor L.C. Jones in his legal action.

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New dashboard shows term limits on affordable status of properties around Virginia • Virginia Mercury

cities and counties could purchase apartments whose affordability status is ending in order to preserve them, averting the risk of displacing residents if private buyers acquire those properties.

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10 things to know about the congressional campaigns in Virginia so far

Many of the Democratic campaigns are operating from the same playbook: Run against “corruption,” and data centers, don’t mention Trump, push for debates they know won’t happ…

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The Navy has announced a $1.7 billion project to privatize all Hampton Roads barracks

Hunt Military Communities was tapped to run the largest private barracks project in the military.

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State releases draft regulations for recreational pot market launching in ‘27 - Richmond BizSense

The Cannabis Control Authority plans to open applications for the licenses by Feb. 1 and anticipates holding lotteries to choose license holders for certain license types based on demand.

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Residents implore DEQ to consider health risks, history, as it determines the fate of Northrop Grumman permit

Tuesday night, more than 100 community members turned out to implore state officials to consider health risks and pollution history as they decide whether to issue Northrop Grumman a permit to begin m...

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One more ICE operation in Greene County. Dozens more unanswered questions.

After yet another ICE operation in Greene County this year, local and federal authorities have grown even quieter about who is being detained and why.

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State lawmakers order new data reporting about VMSDEP program - VPM

The tuition waiver for veteran families is growing faster than predicted.

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Chesapeake Bay ospreys see worst breeding season on record • Virginia Mercury

Researchers point to food shortages as regulators consider reducing commercial menhaden harvests.

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THE MOST CORRUPT PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY: A CORRUPTION MODEL

I put every president since Eisenhower on the same scale as the men who looted their countries.

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Kaine renews push for congressional action over Iran war

VIRGINIA (CBS19 NEWS) — U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is again calling on Congress to take action over the war in Iran, as more Republicans have supported war powers resolutions aimed

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‘Big, Big Deal’: Senator Mark Warner Demands Federal AI Safety Oversight Before Year-End | APT

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Spanberger declares state of emergency as drought strains Virginia farmers • Virginia Mercury

Virginia farmers struggling with drought-damaged pastures will be able to receive larger hay deliveries under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Abigail Spanberger Wednesday.

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MAGA is seeing Trump’s indifference

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Seven rural community colleges receive $5.93 million for healthcare training  • Virginia Mercury

Because community colleges can serve as an entry point for aspiring medical professionals, the RHTF funding for rural colleges is intended to help grow the healthcare workforce in areas of the state t...

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Inside the revitalization of the Nationals’ once-antiquated farm system

No part of the organization needed to change more — and no part of the organization has changed more — than its player development machine.

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Five things to know about Virginia's highway funding gap

State officials say there's a more than $1.7 billion funding gap for highway maintenance work.

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Spanberger is bullish about Virginia House races even without a favorable map

An unusual fundraising alliance among Virginia Democrats highlights how the state can still help determine balance of power in the House this fall even though redistricting efforts were nullified by a...

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Money talks

A look at what potential 2029 statewide candidates raised during the latest reporting period.

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House Cancels Votes to Avoid Embarrassment Over Hegseth Impeachment

Republicans are sending members of Congress home early to avoid a vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Connelly Early scheduled to make a late season start for the Washington Nationals

After a rehab start yesterday, Paul Toboni revealed that Connelly Early will make his Nationals debut this season

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