AG asks SCC to restart Dominion-NextEra merger review clock
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones’ office is asking the State Corporation Commission to effectively restart the review timeline for Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy’s proposed merger, arguing that the companies…
With early voting set to begin, Trump holds virtual rally for Republican nominees in Virginia
President Donald Trump participated in a tele-rally Thursday night with Virginia Republican Reps. Rob Wittman, VA-01, Jen Kiggans, VA-02, and John McGuire, VA-05.
A look at money raised by potential 2025 statewide candidates
by Brandon Jarvis Tuesday was the filing deadline for political action committees associated with elected officials to report their fundraising totals through the end of August. While it is early,…
Joe Morrissey responds to Shannon Taylor ad, accuses her of trying to preempt criticism
Former Democratic state Sen. Joe Morrissey responded to VA-01 Democratic nominee Shannon Taylor’s ad, in which she highlights her past involvement in charging him with sex crimes.
Democrats look to expand their majority in the state Senate
Virginia Democrats see an opportunity to expand their narrow 21-19 majority in the state Senate in 2027, with all 40 seats up for election.
Spanberger is creating a new state technology team
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is creating a new state technology team after her administration says it uncovered $52 million that was lost on a failed effort to replace Virginia’s child support…
Luria files lawsuit against Department of Elections questioning validity of Independent candidates’ signatures
Democratic congressional nominee Elaine Luria is suing the Virginia Department of Elections in an effort to remove Independent candidate Gerald “Bishop” Staten from the November ballot in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional…
Spanberger declines to call second special session for consideration of merger review extension
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Thursday she will not call another special session of the General Assembly to give state regulators more time to review the proposed $66.8 billion merger between…
A second round of letters notifies individuals that their calls with Sen. Louise Lucas were tapped
The FBI and the Department of Justice have once again notified individuals in Virginia politics that their phone calls with state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, were tapped. This is the…
Virginia’s strangest attractions
Virginia draws notice for attractions like the Blue Ridge Mountains, the James River and other historically significant sites — but the lovers’ state also boasts some quirkier attractions not to…