Anonymous attacks in the GOP gubernatorial race continue to scare party operatives
In what might be their best opportunity in a decade to win statewide in Virginia, Republican gubernatorial candidates are facing anonymous attacks which could potentially deepen the divide and make…
As the GOP chair tries to navigate the messy nomination process, local party leaders express disappointment in leadership
The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) continues to struggle with finalizing the nomination method for statewide candidates. While party leadership was trying to get feedback from all local unit leaders…
VCU Adjuncts Demand 172% Pay Increase
Roughly 100 Virginia Commonwealth University instructors are demanding what many adjuncts across the state want: a fair wage. Pay for adjunct instructors would more than double if requests are met.
Carter faces a primary challenge and points to inappropriate release of voter data to challenger
Helen Zurita announced Monday afternoon that she is seeking the Democratic nomination to run in HD-50, the district that is currently represented by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Delegate Lee Carter.
The first endorsement from a sitting member of the VA congressional delegation goes to Kirk Cox
Republicans are battling for the gubernatorial nomination in the year that might provide the best opportunity to win statewide since Bob McDonnell in 2009.
Jennifer McClellan discusses legislating while running for governor
State Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McClellan successfully championed several pieces of legislation during the General Assembly session that ended last month. In an interview, the senator talked to…
Lawmakers amend Virginia Human Rights Act; kill workplace harassment bills
The Virginia General Assembly passed several bills this session expanding employment protections for people with disabilities and domestic workers but killed a pair of workplace harassment bills.
The Republican Party of Virginia is continuing to struggle with finalizing its nomination process.
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There are accusations of political pressure after Del. Jenkins changes course and endorses Terry McAuliffe for governor
Delegate Clint Jenkins, D-Suffolk, announced Thursday that he is changing course in the gubernatorial race and endorsing Terry McAuliffe for governor. Jenkins first endorsed Jennifer Carroll Foy in May of…
Petersburg saw a large increase in COVID-19 deaths after the holidays
While they have dropped since their peak at the end of January, the numbers in Petersburg do not reflect the strong downward trend in COVID-19 cases that the Commonwealth of…