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Government Federal lawmakers try to protect Va. forests as Trump administration moves to repeal Roadless Rule 400,000 acres of Virginia forest land at risk of development if rule is repealed Click here to read more , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury January 13, 2026
Government Kaine breaks with Democrats to back deal ending shutdown, securing protections for federal workers The Virginia senator joins bipartisan coalition in voting to reopen the government but is criticized for backing down without securing ACA credits Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury November 11, 2025
Government Warner, Kaine push bill to shield federal workers from evictions, defaults amid shutdown As layoffs ripple across Virginia, the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act aims to protect thousands of families from losing homes, cars and credit stability during the ongoing government shutdown Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury October 14, 2025
Government Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September Click here to read more , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter October 14, 2025