AG-elect Jay Jones announces PAC leadership team
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…
Spanberger taps Del. Sickles to be Secretary of Finance
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…
Spanberger names Traci Deshazor to serve as the next Secretary of Administration
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…
Dominion warns of grid risks after Interior Department orders pause on offshore wind projects
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…
A federal lawsuit is seeking judicial oversight of the Virginia Department of Corrections
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…
Spanberger unveils plan to make Virginia more affordable
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…
JLARC: New school accountability system is better but refinements are needed
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…
Progressive Democrat Schmidt wins HD-77 nomination
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…
Redistricting is not a top priority for Spanberger
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…
Spanberger taps Mundon King to be secretary of the commonwealth
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…