Change dramatically lowers the price of essential voter data — including lists of registered voters, new registrants, and past voters.
Virginia slashes voter data costs ahead of 2025 elections
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With official results pending, Hashmi is apparent victor in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
The election’s razor-thin margins set the stage for a possible recount.
Jones edges Taylor in Democratic attorney general primary
In the crowded six-way Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, no winner had emerged by late Tuesday night.
Lawmakers push back on Youngkin budget, pass bipartisan bills on probation, dangerous driving
Actions set the stage for a potential showdown between Democrats, a GOP governor and a Republican legislative minority.
Virginia lawmakers wrap short session, 380 bills heading to governor’s desk
House lawmakers also launched a committee to explore the impact of the federal workforce cuts and funding reductions on the commonwealth.
Virginia colleges and universities may be forced to livestream meetings
Representatives from Virginia Tech and the University of Mary Washington voiced support for the legislation.
Virginia lawmakers fumble bill to curb high school sports recruitment
Legislation sought to prohibit school officials from accepting money or gifts intended to sway a student’s decision to transfer for athletic reasons.
Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia legislature
Abortion, voting rights, and same-sex marriage protections advance as Republicans warn of legal overreach.
Virginia housing groups look to 2025 for legislative, funding solutions
The many forms of homelessness is a state crisis, sending organizations to government to find solutions.
Virginia considering future building code updates affecting infill development
Advisory group discussing whether to allow certain multi-unit buildings over three stories to only need one stairwell instead of several.
University of Mary Washington students studying loss of Shark Tooth Island
Climate change is a key factor in barrier island’s disappearance.
Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state
More and more people are relying on services provided by free clinics.
President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign
Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee.
IT glitch caused delays in flights, business operations across Commonwealth
Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked the public to be patient amid delays as officials work to resolve the problems.
Va. Senate again fails to pass bill on tuition benefit for military families
If the legislature can’t pass a bill, Gov. Glenn Youngkin hinted he might force both chambers to return.
Youngkin to reestablish maternal health data task force, after vetoing bill that would have done so
Task force seeks to collect maternal health data that can inform future policy.
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