Author: Charlotte Rene Woods
Voters could move Congress to revisit H.R. 1 healthcare overhaul, Kaine and McClellan say
During a roundtable discussion at Feed More, a food bank in Henrico County Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said he believed there’s a growing chance Congress could adjust or undo Medicaid changes the Republican-controlled legislature enacted last summer — with or without flipping Congress to Democratic control. It would
Virginia farm conservation funding tops $300M
(The Center Square) – Virginia has substantially increased funding for a program that helps farmers reduce pollution, and a new legislative review found the program is largely working but could better control how the money is spent. Funding for the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program, known as VACS, has exceeded $200 million in…
Trump’s Canadian trade war stirs up trouble for Republican candidates
President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada is creating headaches for Republicans ahead of November’s midterms as high prices remain a top concern among voters. Responding to Trump’s increased tariffs, Canadian officials have said they’re deliberately targeting goods from states where there are close elections. And GOP candidates in
Virginia colleges improve in free-speech rankings
(The Center Square) – Two Virginia universities made the national top 10 and seven schools from the commonwealth were included in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings released Wednesday. The University of Virginia ranked ninth and George Mason University was 10th. Both received scores of 76 and letter grades of C. William & Mary ranked…
Virginia college students shine in national democracy innovation anthology
Students Imre Huss of the University of Virginia and Imani Laird of Hampton University are among 11 national winners in an anti-authoritarian legal defense fund’s Future of Democracy anthology, a public collection of ideas by Gen Z Americans for strengthening democratic ideals, policy and practices. Democracy Defenders Fund — whose
Study finds Virginia among top 20 happiest U.S. states and more headlines
• “Study finds Virginia among top 20 happiest U.S. states.” — WAVY • “What to know about Virginia jail deaths and the problems identified by state regulators.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “New dashboard reveals widening rural divide in access to Virginia maternity care.” — 13newsnow • “Virginia increases hunting, fishing
Virginia holds B grade as labor fight continues
(The Center Square) – Virginia received a B for its public-sector labor laws for the second straight report as lawmakers continue pushing to expand collective bargaining for government workers. The Commonwealth Foundation’s fifth annual 50-State Labor Report gave Virginia the same grade it received in 2024, years after the Commonwealth dropped from an A+ as…
Andrea Fletcher tapped to lead Virginia’s government technology overhaul
Virginia is creating a team of technology specialists to improve state websites and computer systems while guarding against costly technology contracts and wasted taxpayer dollars. Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday named Andrea Fletcher director of the new Virginia Digital Service, which will bring together engineers, designers and other technical experts
Sturtevant presses Spanberger for data center pause
(The Center Square) – Pressure is building on Gov. Abigail Spanberger to support a statewide pause on new data center approvals as Virginia continues debating the industry’s effects on the electric grid, water resources and utility costs. Virginia Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Chesterfield, released a 30-second campaign ad Tuesday renewing his call for a moratorium. “I’ve…
‘Priceless to me’: Valley Link transmission line threatens generational farm in Orange County
“It started November 5th, 1910. My great-great-grandparents purchased this property for $722.50,” Michael Carter Jr. said at a picnic table outside the Orange County home where generations of his family have been born and died. As insects chirp in the grass and cows mull around the pasture, Carter points to
