Category: Virginia Mercury

There are times when I sit alone and think back — trying to unearth details best left buried — and it all still feels like a nightmare, one that hasn’t softened even through the gauzy filter of 25 years gone by. It’s not just in the reliving of the undiluted

The State Corporation Commission has ordered additional chances for the public to officially testify in the case to approve or reject the proposed $67 billion NextEra-Dominion merger, Virginia regulators said Thursday. In addition to the three days for telephonic testimony already planned at the beginning of the case, the commissioners

• “Virginia’s data center backlash spills into midterms — and 2027.” — Axios • “Trade tensions between U.S., Canada could impact manufacturing in Virginia.” — WAVY • “Virginia kept its climate law. Dominion sees a loophole.” — Canary Media • “Virginia Beach City Council approves shorter workweek for firefighters.” —

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have formally proposed revoking tax-exempt status from private educational institutions that use race-based policies in admissions, scholarships, or other programs, arguing that they constitute discrimination. Some schools offer admission, scholarships or other assistance to historically disadvantaged groups and minorities

Sesame has now been added to the state’s major food allergen list, the Virginia Department of Health announced along with several regulation updates and revamped guidance for food establishments that will go into effect on Thursday.  The ingredient joins fin fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, milk, peanuts, soy, wheat and

During a roundtable discussion at Feed More, a food bank in Henrico County Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said he believed there’s a growing chance Congress could adjust or undo Medicaid changes the Republican-controlled legislature enacted last summer — with or without flipping Congress to Democratic control.  It would

President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada is creating headaches for Republicans ahead of November’s midterms as high prices remain a top concern among voters. Responding to Trump’s increased tariffs, Canadian officials have said they’re deliberately targeting goods from states where there are close elections. And GOP candidates in

Students Imre Huss of the University of Virginia and Imani Laird of Hampton University are among 11 national winners in an anti-authoritarian legal defense fund’s Future of Democracy anthology, a public collection of ideas by Gen Z Americans for strengthening democratic ideals, policy and practices.  Democracy Defenders Fund — whose

• “Study finds Virginia among top 20 happiest U.S. states.” — WAVY • “What to know about Virginia jail deaths and the problems identified by state regulators.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “New dashboard reveals widening rural divide in access to Virginia maternity care.” — 13newsnow • “Virginia increases hunting, fishing

Virginia is creating a team of technology specialists to improve state websites and computer systems while guarding against costly technology contracts and wasted taxpayer dollars.  Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday named Andrea Fletcher director of the new Virginia Digital Service, which will bring together engineers, designers and other technical experts