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Identical twin brothers return to Va. hometown to co-run an ER, more state headlines
• “First bill of 2027 aims to protect people with autism, other disabilities.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia Beach schools violated Title IX for years, feds find. It may be more complicated.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “Winchester area still fastest-growing in Virginia.” — The Northern Virginia Daily • “Out of
Physicians urge rejection of Virginia abortion amendment
(The Center Square) – Physicians urged Virginia voters Friday to reject a proposed reproductive freedom amendment, arguing it could weaken medical oversight and parental consent requirements. Virginia Medical Professionals for Women’s Safety held the Richmond press conference to oppose Question 1 on the Nov. 3 ballot. Dr. Christina Francis, an OB-GYN and CEO of the…
Federal scholarship rules outline Virginia’s next steps
(The Center Square) – Virginia families could receive scholarships for tuition, tutoring and other education expenses through a new federal tax credit program in 2027, provided the commonwealth completes the participation requirements. The Treasury Department and IRS released proposed regulations and companion temporary regulations Thursday outlining how the program would operate. The IRS lists Virginia…
The simple affordability fix Virginia just can’t seem to make
Across the political spectrum, people who do the math come up with the same answer: the cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one you don’t need to use. A well-insulated building outfitted with LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances saves money for occupants over time even when upfront costs are higher. It’s astounding,
Feds provide guidance on new federal K-12 scholarship tax credit program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance Thursday for participating states, scholarship-granting organizations and taxpayers as the federal scholarship tax credit program prepares to take effect in January. Created through President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law in 2025, the Education Freedom Tax Credit program allows individuals
FOIA Friday: Virginia faces scrutiny over public records transparency
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made,
Trump cuts end Virginia Medicaid access for thousands of legal immigrants and more headlines
• “Trump cuts end Virginia Medicaid access for thousands of legal immigrants.” — VPM • “Democrat has edge in Virginia House race considered national bellwether, poll finds.” — The Washington Post • “Cline and Macy appear aligned on one issue in the 6th District race: the need for a data
Cost of living tops concerns in two Virginia House races
(The Center Square) – Household costs are the leading voting concern in two Virginia congressional districts where Republican incumbents face Democratic challengers. A Washington Post-Schar School poll released Thursday found 42% of likely voters in the 1st Congressional District and 49% in the 5th named cost of living as their most important issue when voting…
Virginia energy plan targets utility costs, data center growth
(The Center Square) – Virginia’s new energy plan proposes requiring utilities to share fuel costs that exceed approved forecasts and making data centers pay the electricity infrastructure costs they create. Gov. Abigail Spanberger released the plan Thursday as the commonwealth prepares for rising power demand. The proposals target how utilities recover costs from customers, finance…
US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators departed Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for their campaign break, leaving numerous policy disputes unresolved. The chamber won’t return until Nov. 9 for the five-week lame-duck session, when party leaders will have to decide which bills they want to negotiate during what could be the final
