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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting VA-01 candidates talk primary race Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body Gov. Spanberger fired the Virginia Tech rector
Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
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Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
Gov. Spanberger fired the Virginia Tech rector
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Gov. Spanberger fired the Virginia Tech rector
Virginia State Police to resume background checks on private gun sales
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Virginia State Police to resume background checks on private gun sales
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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
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VA-01 candidates talk primary race
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VA-01 candidates talk primary race
Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
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Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November’s elections in Virginia
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The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November’s elections in Virginia
Guest Op-Ed on ending prison profiteering in Virginia
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Guest Op-Ed on ending prison profiteering in Virginia
After voting against it earlier this year, Torian now says he supports repealing right-to-work
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After voting against it earlier this year, Torian now says he supports repealing right-to-work
National Republican group says they are investing another $100K in Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor
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National Republican group says they are investing another $100K in Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor
Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
VA-01 candidates talk primary race
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Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
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Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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AG-elect Jay Jones announces PAC leadership team

January 16, 2026 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Attorney General-elect Jay Jones announced leadership for his Defend Virginia PAC. Jake Rubenstein, a longtime Democratic operative in Virginia, will serve as executive director, and Ben Celestino…

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Spanberger taps Del. Sickles to be Secretary of Finance

December 23, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax, to serve as her Secretary of Finance. Sickles has been in the House of Delegates for…

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Spanberger names Traci Deshazor to serve as the next Secretary of Administration

December 23, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has selected Traci J. Deshazor to serve as the next Secretary of Administration in Virginia. “The Secretary of Administration is entrusted with…

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Dominion warns of grid risks after Interior Department orders pause on offshore wind projects

December 22, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis and Sean Jones The U.S. Department of the Interior ordered construction of five offshore wind projects to be halted on Monday, including one owned by…

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A federal lawsuit is seeking judicial oversight of the Virginia Department of Corrections

December 21, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelinesby Brandon Jarvis A new lawsuit filed in federal court Friday asks a judge to place the Virginia Department of Corrections under court oversight, arguing that agency leaders have…

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Spanberger unveils plan to make Virginia more affordable

December 18, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Thursday outlined her legislative priorities aimed at lowering costs for Virginians. “As the next governor of Virginia, my overarching, unrelenting focus…

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JLARC: New school accountability system is better but refinements are needed

December 16, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) presented its findings after reviewing the new K-12 school accountability system implemented by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. JLARC found…

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Progressive Democrat Schmidt wins HD-77 nomination

December 14, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis Charlie Schmidt, a former ACLU attorney with a progressive agenda, defeated former Richmond City Council President Michelle Mosby in the firehouse primary for the Democratic…

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Redistricting is not a top priority for Spanberger

December 10, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis As Virginia Democrats weigh a push to redraw the state’s congressional map before next year’s congressional midterms, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger is striking a more cautious…

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Spanberger taps Mundon King to be secretary of the commonwealth

December 10, 2025 vascope

Republishing guidelines by Brandon Jarvis Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has selected Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, to serve as the next secretary of the commonwealth. “The Secretary of the Commonwealth…

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