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Report: Va. Outpaces National Medicaid Drug Spending, But Solutions Are Set To Be Tested Next Year
Virginia’s Medicaid prescription drug plans return 20% of gross drug spending back to Medicaid through manufacturer rebates.
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Charlie Kirk Killed At Utah Valley University, Search For Shooter Continues
Governor Spencer Cox called the shooting a “political assassination” and called for anyone who cheered Kirk’s death to “look in the mirror.”
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Va. Lawmakers Weigh Energy Options For Utilities To Meet VCEA Mandate, Energy Demand
Key recommendations from the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council include increasing investments in energy efficiency programs.
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DLCC Invests Another $1.5 Million Into Virginia State Elections
The new cash infusion is part of DLCC’s ongoing seven-figure investment in Virginia to help protect or expand Democrats’ majority.
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George Mason University Rector Rebuffs Va. Senate Dems' Request For His Resignation
The board has committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday, and the next board meeting is on Sept. 25.
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Shannon Taylor Launches Bid To Represent Virginia's 1st Congressional District
Longtime prosecutor and Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Taylor joins the crowded Democratic primary to take on incumbent Rob Wittman.
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Labor Union Sues Port Of Virginia, CEO Over Alleged Contract Violations And Negotiation Interference
The International Longshoremen’s Association asks the court to block the port authority and its top leader from future negotiations.
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Spanberger Supports Reforming Appointment Process To Reconcile Differences At Va.'S Colleges
Early voting for governor and other statewide seats will begin on Sept. 19.
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On The Record: Winsome Earle-Sears
Earle-Sears became the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia when she was elected lieutenant governor in 2021.
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Norfolk Port Project Funding To Be Withdrawn Amid Federal Cuts To Offshore Wind Projects
Trump Administration announces millions of dollars in cuts to offshore wind projects with two major projects in Virginia.
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FOIA Friday: Hampton Roads Region Records Over 300 Red Flag Orders
What Virginia officials withheld or disclosed, Aug. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025.
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Federal ‘Yes In God's Backyard' Bill Could Help Va. Faith-Based Groups Build Affordable Housing
The measure would allow faith-based organizations to develop housing on unused land they already own and help fund the effort.
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As Dept. Of Ed Prepares For New Academic Benchmarks, Education Leaders Call For More Transparency
The Virginia Department of Education is facing calls for greater transparency regarding plans to raise academic benchmarks for students.
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Nursing Homes, Health Care Associations Sue Youngkin Over Vetoed Nursing Home Bill
The governor vetoed an effort to bolster staffing efforts at nursing homes, a lawsuit alleges the veto was ‘unconstitutional.’
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Dominion Proposes Higher Utility Rates, New Rate Class For Data Centers
Dominion Energy is proposing a rate increase for residential customers that will add $10.51 a month starting in 2027.
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Va. Governor Candidates Weigh In On Chesapeake Bay Foundation Conservation Goals
“Virginia is simply not prepared for climate change. The federal government is pulling back at a time we need to be leaning in," she said.
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Virginia's ‘Nice' Negotiator: Terry Kilgore Leads GOP In Trump's Shadow
“If you get 60-70% of what you want, that’s a win,” Kilgore said in July 2024. “A lot of folks don’t see it that way.”
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‘Dreamers' Now Excluded From Enrolling In ACA Marketplace, Other Changes ‘Up In The Air'
A recent federal rule and new court ruling outline various changes to health insurance nationwide.
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Virginia Natural Gas Proposes Rate Hike, Consumer Advocates Fear Big Impact On Low-Income Homes
Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) residential users could see their utility bills increase by an average of over $8 monthly.
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Voting Rights Case To Ensure Rolls Aren't Purged Too Close To Election Day To Move Forward
Over 1,600 people were removed from voter rolls under Youngkin's order; groups seek court injunction.
