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‘Humility and empathy’ sustain Spanberger as she looks to third term
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., stayed busy on Election Day, meeting voters at polling locations across Virginia’s 7th District.
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‘A good night for incumbents’ in Virginia midterm elections
Republicans picked up one seat and now hold five seats in the U.S. House compared to the six seats Democrats hold.
Richmond|News|
Lawmakers Prune Equity Initiatives From Tree Canopy Bill
A tree canopy is a layer of tree leaves, branches, and stems that can be viewed from above, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Richmond|News|
Bills That Would Halt Planned Minimum Wage Increases Advance In Virginia House Of Delegates
Republican Nick Freitas, who introduced it, said that those working for minimum wage "should be happy to have the job," the report states.
Richmond|News|
Bill Would Train Hotel Employees To Recognize Human Trafficking
Legislators "raised a few questions" with regard to the bill, the report states.
Richmond|News|
Environmentalists Applaud Greener Laws But See ‘Long Road Ahead'
Deppe is an advocacy coordinator for Lynnhaven River Now, an organization that believes in restoring and protecting Virginia's waterways.
Richmond|News|
Mental Health, Learning Challenges Make Campus Return A Promising Prospect
This past year has been a bag of hybrid and online learning, but many college campuses in Virginia are completely reopening in the fall.
Richmond|News|
Glass Ceiling On Statewide Offices Remains For Black Women
Sen. McClellan, D-Richmond, and former Del. Carroll Foy, D-Prince William, are competing for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
VA Restaurants Face New Challenges At Brink Of Full Reopening
Virginia restaurants will soon be able to host more customers, but establishments may not be able to accommodate more guests.
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Virginia Universities Reckon With Confederate Symbols On Campus
Virginia colleges are reckoning with their past as students, faculty and staff call for the removal of Confederate symbols from campuses.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Glass Ceiling On Statewide Offices Remains For Black Women
The myth that Black candidates can only win in majority-minority districts plagues America’s political scene, according to analysts.
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
VA Public Colleges Can Mandate COVID Vaccines, State AG Says
Virginia colleges are beginning to announce mandatory fall COVID-19 vaccine policies following an opinion issued by the attorney general.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Graduation Ceremony Plans Vary Across Virginia Universities
Graduations will still look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but more Virginia universities are returning to in-person graduations.
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Virginia Colleges Mull Legality Of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine
Virginia universities plan a return to campuses in the fall, but there are questions if the COVID-19 vaccine can be mandated.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Governor's Race Draws $11M Total In First-Quarter Fundraising
The 13 candidates running for Virginia governor raised a total of over $11 million in three months, according to new finance reports.
Arlington, VA|News|
VA FOIA Bill Allows Some Access To Criminal Investigation Records
A bill allowing the public access to limited criminal investigation records in Virginia will go into effect in July.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Virginia Lawmakers Amend Bill Banning Guns In State Buildings
Virginia legislators accepted the governor’s substitute to a bill banning firearms in Capitol Square, as well as in state buildings.
Vienna, VA|News|
Virginia Public Transit Grapples With Reduced Ridership
Virginia public transit systems from Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads are hoping for a recovery after losing riders and revenue.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
VA Lawmakers Okay Recreational Marijuana Possession, Cultivation
Virginia lawmakers signed off on amendments that make the possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana legal in July.
Arlington, VA|News|
Virginia Asian Communities, Lawmakers React To Rise In Violence
More than 60 people gathered recently in Southside Richmond for the candlelight vigil to call attention to recent anti-Asian violence.
