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Spanberger signs cost-focused bills, but many impacts delayed
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a wide set of bills aimed at lowering costs in health care, housing and energy, though many of the changes will take time before Virginians see a difference in their monthly budget.

Former Gov. Allen seeks redistricting debate
A former Virginia governor is pressing for a public debate with the incumbent on a proposed redistricting amendment as Virginians are already casting ballots ahead of the April 21 special election.

Virginia set to rejoin RGGI as utilities prepare to pass the cost back to ratepayers
Virginia is poised to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative this summer, a move that could again add a monthly charge to electricity customers’ bills as utilities resume buying carbon credits.

Spanberger signs bipartisan school-safety, student support bills into law
Measures expand thread assessment training, mental health resources, internet safety and emergency preparedness in Virginia schools.

Trump budget seeks 43% boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs
The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs by 43% and decrease funding for non-defense accounts by 10%.

Trump makes history at Supreme Court amid landmark birthright citizenship challenge
President Donald Trump made history Wednesday by attending oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court over his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, spotlighting a pivotal legal battle with far-reaching implications.

US Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump attempt to end birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday seemed poised to reject the Trump administration’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, and instead uphold the country’s long understanding of citizenship by birth on American soil.

The Aircraft carrier USS Bush and its 4,000 sailors left Norfolk Tuesday
The head of the strike group, Rear Adm. Alexis Walker, would not say where the ship and its complement of three destroyers were headed.

Spanberger signs first wave of bills targeting health care, housing and energy cost
Governor advances affordability agenda as hundreds of measures await action ahead of April 13 deadline.

Spanberger order, RNC lawsuit highlight divide over Virginia voter roll maintenance
Executive action to rejoin ERIC contrasts with GOP legal push to preserve noncitizen removals ahead of elections.










