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4 days ago · The next census will gather more racial, ethnic information BY: Tim Henderson - November 27, 2024 The U.S. Census Bureau and a growing number of states are starting to …
After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA …
5 days ago · • “After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How Trump’s looming border policy could impact Virginia …
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Nov 12, 2024 · Under pressure from the SCC, Dominion reveals the true cost of data centers BY: Ivy Main - November 26, 2024 Ever since data centers started spreading across the Virginia …
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
Sep 6, 2024 · Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the …
More Virginia localities consider voting system changes
Nov 13, 2024 · After Arlington County successfully adopted and implemented Virginia’s first ranked choice voting general election earlier this month, more localities are considering …
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Aug 28, 2024 · Outcome of 5th District GOP primary unchanged after further review of ballots BY: Markus Schmidt - August 28, 2024 State Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, remains the …
13 things to watch in the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session
Jan 10, 2024 · Last July, researchers with the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission reported that Virginia schools received 14% less state funding than the …
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Nov 11, 2024 · These competitive Va. races could play a key role in battle for Congress and more headlines BY: Staff Report - November 6, 2024 • “Competitive Virginia races could play a …