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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
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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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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
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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Youngkin directs state police to investigate Fairfax abortion claims

August 13, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he is directing the state police to investigate claims made that Fairfax County Public School staff were involved in underage students…

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Earle-Sears declines invite for People’s Debate at VSU

August 13, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears declined the People’s Debate that was set to be hosted by AARP at Virginia State University. Soon after AARP made that announcement,…

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Batten talks reelection during New Kent GOP meeting

August 13, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Del. Amanda Batten, R-James City County, is seeking reelection this November in a competitive district during a challenging political climate for Republicans. She discussed her race Tuesday…

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Police group splits ticket with endorsements, backing Spanberger, Reid and Miyares

August 13, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Police Benevolent Association is splitting its endorsements for statewide races this year, backing Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger for governor and Republicans for lieutenant governor…

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Gov. Youngkin campaigns with John Reid in New Kent

August 12, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid on the campaign trail in New Kent County Tuesday night. It was only the second time Reid…

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AG Miyares appeals court decision over university board rejections

August 12, 2025 vascope

by Andrew Kerley Attorney General Jason Miyares on Monday formally filed with the Virginia Supreme Court to appeal a July court decision that affirmed Senate Democrats’ rejection of some of…

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Democrats gathered in Portsmouth to talk education

August 11, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis The statewide Democratic ticket gathered in Portsmouth on Friday as the gubernatorial nominee, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, announced her education plans. She also talked about the difference…

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‘Soft on Crime’ vs. ‘MAGA Agenda’: Miyares, Jones trade blows over debate planning

August 7, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis With debate discussions largely absent from Virginia’s top-ticket races, the attorney general contest has emerged as the first to show signs of engagement — and tension —…

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Spanberger responds to Rasoul’s Israel-Palestine remarks as Democrats face internal divide

August 7, 2025 vascope

This story was updated at 8 a.m. with new comments from Del. Rasoul. by Brandon Jarvis Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger commented on the situation taking place in Israel and…

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RNC attacks Spanberger for taking money from Chinese man who also donates to the RNC

August 6, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis The Republican National Committee (RNC) and Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears attacked Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger for receiving $50,000 from an individual whom they say is…

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