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Virginia bills advance as governor finalizes action
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (605+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia's legislative session reached a key turning point late Monday as Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger finalized action on hundreds of bills, sending many back to lawmakers for a final decision later this month. Lawmakers will return April…...
Virginia mail-in voting faces uncertainty ahead of midterms
1+ week, 4+ day ago (605+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The future of mail-in voting in Virginia and across the country is up in the air ahead of the 2026 midterms following an executive order from the president and a Supreme Court hearing on the issue. Virginia Attorney General…...
Maryland Public Television's 22nd annual Chesapeake Bay Week" initiative runs April 19-25
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (531+ words) Celebration of the nation's largest estuary features five program premieres among more than 20 hours of bay-related content Title graphic for MPT's cornerstone 2026 Chesapeake Bay Week program, "Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories." The one-hour documentary invites viewers to discover how rivers connect,…...
Former Virginia first lady Dorothy Mc Auliffe announces congressional run
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (359+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Dorothy Mc Auliffe, the former first lady of Virginia, announced Wednesday that she is running for Congress, launching a campaign for what could become Virginia's new 7th Congressional District. Mc Auliffe served as First Lady of Virginia from 2014 to…...
Spanberger Faces Second Amendment Test as Virginia Gun Bills Loom
2+ week, 5+ day ago (539+ words) John Commerford is executive director of National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. THE CENTER SQUARE'Abigail Spanberger has been governor of Virginia for only a few months, yet she already faces a political crossroads. The 75th governor of Virginia campaigned on…...
Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (734+ words) A person marks their ballot at a polling place in Falls Church, Va. , during early voting for the 2024 election. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption A national effort to circumvent the Electoral College has gained another state. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger…...
Virginia nonprofit hospitals dispute new charity care spending report
1+ week, 6+ day ago (294+ words) A new report suggests Virginia's nonprofit hospital systems aren't spending enough to treat the poor. But the hospital systems say they spend hundreds of millions on that care. But Grabert says that program is being abused. "About 120% more is invested…...
Virginia Governor Wants Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill, Including Delayed Market Launch
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (664+ words) Virginia Governor Signs Bills To Protect Marijuana Users" Parental Rights And Allow Medical Use In Hospitals Marijuana Reform Group Polls Consumers About Freedoms Where They Live Ahead Of 4/20 Nebraska Senator Pushes Back Against Restrictive Hemp Rules Proposed By State Regulators…...
Record heat begins Tuesday in Virginia as temperatures hit 90 for the first time this year
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (326+ words) The heat will continue through the first half of the weekend, but a seasonably strong cold front will bring heat relief as well as the chance for much-needed rain to the region Sunday. -- We should reach 90 degrees for the first…...
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Offering 20% Off for a Limited Time
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (322+ words) Chesapeake Bay isn't the most affordable destination in the United States. That's a shame considering how popular the area is during the summer. The 200-mile stretch of scenic coastline is the stuff of Americana dreams. From the dreamy shorelines to…...