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Va. House speaker details ‘concerns’ about NextEra-Dominion merger in letter to state regulators
In an official filing in the State Corporation Commission’s review of the proposed $67 billion NextEra-Dominion Energy merger, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, on Wednesday aired his concerns and advice about the deal in a letter to SCC Chair Kelsey Bagot. “If this merger is
Lockdown lifted at Virginia elementary school after reported shooting on campus
A lockdown was lifted at a Waynesboro elementary school in western Virginia this afternoon after reports of a shooting there Thursday morning, three weeks after the school year began. Multiple media outlets reported a shooting occurred inside Westwood Hills Elementary School and that at least one adult was transported for
Virginia economy grows as job losses continue
(The Center Square) – Virginia’s economy is projected to grow in 2026 even as employment declines for a second straight year, according to a new forecast from the University of Virginia. The August forecast from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service projects Virginia’s real gross domestic product will grow 0.5% this year while employment…
Richmond wants to push Virginia to lower BAC limit and more state headlines
• “VDH warns of rising heat-related illnesses across Eastern Virginia.” — WAVY • “Virginia’s strangest attractions.” — Virginia Scope • “Richmond wants to push Virginia to lower BAC limit.” — Axios • “Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announces run for state Senate.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “Virginia State Police remind
Virginia lawmakers seek longer Dominion merger review
(The Center Square) – Fourteen Democratic lawmakers are asking first-year Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session to give regulators more time to review the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. In a letter dated Monday, the lawmakers said the State Corporation Commission’s current review timeline does not give regulators enough…
Driving while streaming is now illegal in Virginia and more state headlines
• “Driving while streaming is now illegal in Virginia.” — WVTF • “More Virginia lawmakers call for special session to weigh Dominion merger.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “Breaking the silence around suicide: A Virginia mother shares thoughts on prevention.” — WTOP • “DWR reports numerous suspected cases of deer with
After FAA certification, Washington Manassas Airport to offer commercial flights
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday that the Washington Manassas Airport can begin offering service to certain commercial passenger airlines, opening the door to more flight opportunities for the Washington region, including Northern Virginia. Washington Manassas Airport, formerly Manassas Regional, will become the fourth commercial airport in the Washington
US House clears spending stopgap backed by Trump that averts government shutdown
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a short-term government funding bill Tuesday that would avoid a shutdown this fall once President Donald Trump signs it. The 370-48 vote showed neither Republicans nor Democrats want a repeat of the funding lapse that took place last year when disagreement over enhanced Affordable
Data shows 94,000 Virginians have dropped their ACA insurance since last year
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Judge calls Trump mail ballot rule ‘substantively unconstitutional’ as court battle extends
A Massachusetts federal judge on Monday declined the Trump administration’s request to overturn the temporary restraining order she signed last week that blocks the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out a rule placing new restrictions on mail-in voting. The 14-day order published Aug. 27 was not appealable, U.S. District Judge Indira
