Government Four weeks before April 21 referendum, early voting shows stronger turnout in GOP-leaning areas , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury March 25, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury March 21, 2026
Government Spanberger names Henrico supervisor, county author to state boards , and Citizen Staff Reports March 10, 2026
Business Richmond National Group to expand Glen Allen operations, create 75 jobs , and Citizen Staff Reports March 4, 2026
Government In Democratic rebuttal, Spanberger accuses Trump of driving up costs and chaos , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 25, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Proposed laws would restrict some ICE operations in Virginia , and Alessandra Caceres Mendoza, Capital News Service February 23, 2026
Government Virginia Gov. Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 20, 2026
Government How Henrico’s congressional districts would change if Democrats’ redistricting plan takes effect , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher February 17, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Affordability or tax hikes? Spanberger agenda caught in political crossfire , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 7, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Spanberger urges action on democracy, costs in first address to Virginia lawmakers , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury January 20, 2026
Government What does new Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s ICE executive order actually do? , and WTVR CBS 6 January 20, 2026
Government Full text of Spanberger's first address to joint session of Virginia General Assembly , and Citizen Staff Reports January 19, 2026
Government Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor, moves swiftly to set agenda , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury January 19, 2026
Government PHOTOS: Henrico's Spanberger inaugurated as first female governor in Virginia history , and Dave Pearson, Citizen Contributor January 19, 2026
Education Tucker High School band to perform at gubernatorial inauguration for alum Abigail Spanberger , and WTVR CBS 6 January 16, 2026
Education Spanberger names new education leaders to ‘strengthen’ state’s schools , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury January 14, 2026
Government Spanberger taps Carrie Chenery as Virginia’s next commerce and trade secretary , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury January 12, 2026
Business 3 Henrico businesses to participate in 'Made in Virginia Market' as part of Spanberger's inauguration weekend , and Citizen Staff Reports January 9, 2026
Government Spanberger reappoints Creasy as Va. Department of Fire Programs executive director , and Citizen Staff Reports January 6, 2026
Government Spanberger appoints former Chesterfield Police Chief Jeffrey Katz as VSP superintendent , and WTVR CBS 6 January 6, 2026
Government Spanberger names longtime National Guard leader as next veterans secretary , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 22, 2025
Government Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury December 19, 2025
Government Ticket lottery opens for Virginians who want to attend Gov.-elect Spanberger's inauguration , and WTVR CBS 6 December 19, 2025
Government Spanberger unveils 17-bill plan to cut Virginia living costs: 'We cannot accept the status quo' , and WTVR CBS 6 December 19, 2025
Government Spanberger makes affordability centerpiece of 2026 agenda as legislative session nears , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 18, 2025
Government At Va. journalists’ forum, Spanberger talks energy policy, combating health care concerns , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury December 12, 2025
Government Veteran environmental legislator David Bulova selected as Virginia’s next resources secretary , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 12, 2025
Government Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 12, 2025
Government Poll: Virginians back mail voting and photo ID as partisan anxiety holds steady , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 5, 2025
Government Spanberger announces seasoned policy advisor as next health and human resources secretary , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury December 2, 2025
Government Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race , and Citizen Staff Reports December 2, 2025
Government After years of vetoes, Virginia poised to launch adult-use cannabis market , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury November 19, 2025
Election 2025 ELECTION 2025: Every precinct in Henrico turned bluer this year , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter November 7, 2025
Election 2025 After stinging GOP losses, Youngkin pivots to legacy and transition , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury November 6, 2025
Election 2025 Spanberger names transition team, including Richmond Association of Realtors CEO Lafayette , and Citizen Staff Reports November 5, 2025
Election 2025 ELECTION 2025: Virginia's blue wave hit Henrico; voters said it was a long time coming , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter November 5, 2025
Election 2025 Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury November 5, 2025
Election 2025 Democrat Abigail Spanberger, of Henrico, wins Virginia governor’s race , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury November 5, 2025
Election 2025 ELECTION 2025: PHOTOS – Henrico votes , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter November 5, 2025
Election 2025 Poll: Spanberger extends 10-point lead; Miyares up 8 as Hashmi-Reid contest stays close , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury October 30, 2025
Election 2025 Poll: In top Va. races, Spanberger sustains lead over Earle-Sears, Miyares edges Jones by 1 point , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury October 28, 2025
Election 2025 Spanberger’s lead narrows as Virginia races tighten in new VCU poll , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury October 22, 2025
Election 2025 CANDIDATE Q&A – Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger , and Virginia Press Association & Virginia Local News Project October 21, 2025
Election 2025 Jones text scandal reshapes Virginia’s attorney general race — and tests Spanberger’s ticket , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury October 15, 2025
Election 2025 Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash over violence, abortion, and taxes in lone Va. governor’s debate , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury October 10, 2025
Election 2025 What's at stake when Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate Thursday night , and WTVR CBS 6 October 9, 2025
Election 2025 Virginia gubernatorial candidates discuss Medicaid, other issues at disability forum , and Emily Grinstead, Capital News Service October 7, 2025
Election 2025 New poll: Spanberger takes 10-point lead, makes gains with younger voters in Va. governor’s race , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury October 3, 2025
Election 2025 Next Virginia governor will inherit education system issues , and Ella VanGundy, Capital News Service September 30, 2025
Election 2025 ‘Let your rage fuel you’: At Eastern Henrico campaign stop, Spanberger calls on voters to flip statewide seats , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter September 23, 2025
