Category: The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance bipartisan legislation that would prevent the U.S. Department of Education from transferring several major education offices to other federal agencies. In a 13-9 vote, a bipartisan bill S.5046, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, with two Republican cosponsors –…

(The Center Square) – Virginia Republicans head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner this fall. Warner does not face a primary opponent. Retired Army Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa, certified public accountant and former federal financial executive Kim Farington, and David Williams, a combat veteran, former CIA…

(The Center Square) – Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide several congressional primaries, including Democratic races in the 8th and 9th districts and a three-way Republican race in the 10th District. The winners will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, where several races could help shape Virginia’s congressional delegation. District…

(The Center Square) – In the fight to take back control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November’s midterms, Democrats are zeroed in on Virginia’s 2nd congressional district, a seat they view as a prime target to seize from Republicans. Tuesday’s primary election in Virginia will determine whether former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va.,…

(The Center Square) – Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose party nominees for U.S. Senate, congressional seats and local offices, with the commonwealth’s only congressional district featuring contested primaries in both parties helping shape the November ballot. Republicans will nominate a challenger to Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, while voters in…

(The Center Square) – Two state senators are asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session of the General Assembly after a newly released state report found groundwater supplies in eastern Virginia may not support major new withdrawals under current regulations. In a letter Thursday, Sens. Richard Stuart, R-King George, and Russet Perry, D-Loudoun,…

(The Center Square) – Plans to remake Washington Dulles International Airport expanded into a more than $20 billion project Wednesday as federal officials, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and United Airlines unveiled an expanded redevelopment plan. The proposal increases planned investment from about $7 billion, building on Dulles’ long-term master plan. Construction would take place…

(The Center Square) – Botetourt County supervisors in Virginia voted Tuesday to create an independent commission to review the proposed Google data center after hours of public comment over who should lead the study and what questions it should answer. The measure passed 3-1, with Supervisors Walter Michael, Brandon Nicely and Tim Snyder voting in…

(The Center Square) – More than a week after a statewide injunction halted enforcement of Virginia’s new assault weapons ban, parts of the legal fight have entered a holding pattern as state and federal courts await guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court. The statewide injunction took effect July 21 after Washington County Circuit Judge Jeffrey…

(The Center Square) – Harrisonburg City Council voted Tuesday to remove the city’s fixed automatic license plate recognition cameras, end its contract with Flock Group Inc., and require council approval before similar systems can be installed in the future. The resolution passed 4-0 and directs city staff to terminate the contract, stop using the city’s…