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The idea is to encourage more housing density while still allowing single-family homes in neighborhoods.

By David M. Poole | Virginia Mercury The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday said a Republican lawsuit challenging the validity of a redistricting referendum set for April 21 is “of such imperative public importance as to … require a prompt decision.” Then the court set the deadline for briefs on April 23, two days…

The council will consider two special use permit applications and receive public comment on two requests to conditionally vacate portions of public rights-of-way.

The monks ended their 2,300-mile journey in Annapolis on Thursday, attracting thousands to Maryland’s capital to witness the last stop on the “Walk for Peace.’’

Local attorney David W. Silek has won a fairly close election to head Warren County’s Republican Committee Feb. 12, 2026. Whether to fund Samuels Public Library was an issue in the race.

Virginia’s annual 4 p.m. burning law takes effect Feb. 15, 2026 and remains in force through April 30, restricting open burning during peak wildfire season.

“Now it’s up to voters,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Friday in response to the high court’s order.

A bill that would shift Virginia’s legal landscape dramatically in favor of plaintiff lawyers is one step closer to a vote by the House of Delegates, which could impact sex-abuse cases brought by the firm of its Democrat speaker.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday called on pharmaceutical companies to provide increased price transparency and lower costs for drugs.

States that join agree to award their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the most votes nationwide, rather than the candidate who wins their individual state.