Supreme Court of Virginia weighs challenge to redistricting amendment
Case tests scope of legislative authority to redraw congressional maps as similar battles play out nationwide ahead of midterm elections this fall
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The Henrico Board of Supervisors deferred two Western Henrico housing proposals at its May 12 meeting after expressing concerns about potential school overcrowding, overdevelopment, and high housing prices. One provisional use permit case, which the board deferred until its Sept. 8 meeting, would allow for a seven-story, 224-unit apartment complex
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Virginia becomes first Southern state to mandate paid family and medical leave for workers
After years of lawmakers’ efforts, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a program that will allow workers up to 12 weeks of time off
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‘The data centers are coming’ – but some Hanover and Henrico residents are fighting to stop them
Grassy roadsides in Hanover County are still littered with “Vote No” signs leftover from Virginia’s redistricting election. But little by little, those billboards are being replaced by smaller signs stating: “Grow Tomatoes, Not Data Centers.” With election season over, an ever-growing threat now looms larger over Hanover residents: hyperscale
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After SCOTUS voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode
Decision narrowing key Voting Rights Act protections raises new concerns about future redistricting battles in the commonwealth
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