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Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

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Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger Tuesday endorsed Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor for the First Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Rob Wittman. Taylor is among a group of nine Democrats vying for their party's nomination and the chance to challenge Wittman in next November'

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2025

Clock runs down on ACA subsidies as families brace for rising health-care costs

Government

Clock runs down on ACA subsidies as families brace for rising health-care costs

From NICU bills to postpartum care, advocates say lapsed tax credits could leave more than 100,000 Virginians without coverage and worsen maternal and infant outcomes

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, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 20, 2025

Democrat Knapp enters race for Virginia's First Congressional District seat

Election 2026

Democrat Knapp enters race for Virginia's First Congressional District seat

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 20, 2025

Officials: Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

Government

Officials: Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 13, 2025

Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

Transportation

Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

Flights face delays amid FAA staffing shortages; more than 1,100 Virginia controllers continue working as airports brace for deeper flight cuts

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, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 12, 2025

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Government

Kaine breaks with Democrats to back deal ending shutdown, securing protections for federal workers

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 11, 2025

Kaine breaks with Democrats to back deal ending shutdown, securing protections for federal workers

Community Vitality

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 10, 2025

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger

Community Vitality

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 7, 2025

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting

Government

Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

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Government

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, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

October 14, 2025

Warner, Kaine push bill to shield federal workers from evictions, defaults amid shutdown

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

Government

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 14, 2025

Virginia officials assessing how federal shutdown will impact some state employees

Government

Virginia officials assessing how federal shutdown will impact some state employees

, and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

October 3, 2025

'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC

Community Vitality

'It’s inhumane' – Officials, human rights advocates, readers react to ICE flights from RIC

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 1, 2025

Federal funding for research to prevent maternal deaths in Va., nationwide set to expire Sept. 30

Government

Federal funding for research to prevent maternal deaths in Va., nationwide set to expire Sept. 30

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

September 29, 2025

Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization

Community Vitality

Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 25, 2025

Virginia Democrats and some Republicans want to extend ACA tax credits as shutdown looms

Government

Virginia Democrats and some Republicans want to extend ACA tax credits as shutdown looms

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

September 24, 2025

Virginia faces $270M penalty over food benefits errors: 'Feds never paid attention before'

Government

Virginia faces $270M penalty over food benefits errors: 'Feds never paid attention before'

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 16, 2025

Va. governor says Educational Choice Act ‘hugely’ important; opponents say it hurts public schools

Education

Va. governor says Educational Choice Act ‘hugely’ important; opponents say it hurts public schools

, and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

September 16, 2025

McClellan launches 2025 Veteran of the Year program

Government

McClellan launches 2025 Veteran of the Year program

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 9, 2025

Warner's visit to affordable housing groundbreaking spotlights Henrico as innovative, national model

Community Vitality

Warner's visit to affordable housing groundbreaking spotlights Henrico as innovative, national model

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 9, 2025

Taylor officially enters race to unseat Wittman in Virginia's First District

Election 2025

Taylor officially enters race to unseat Wittman in Virginia's First District

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 8, 2025

McClellan, Wittman to host Service Academy Day Sept. 13

Government

McClellan, Wittman to host Service Academy Day Sept. 13

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 4, 2025

Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor considers seeking Wittman's House seat

Election 2025

Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor considers seeking Wittman's House seat

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 3, 2025

Democracy Circle RVA to host healthcare town hall Sept. 6 in Henrico

Government

Democracy Circle RVA to host healthcare town hall Sept. 6 in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 29, 2025

‘Trying to do the best we can’: Va. lawmakers, beneficiaries brace for SNAP changes

Government

‘Trying to do the best we can’: Va. lawmakers, beneficiaries brace for SNAP changes

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

August 26, 2025

Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades

Transportation

Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

August 23, 2025

McClellan accepting applications for Youth Advisory Council

Government

McClellan accepting applications for Youth Advisory Council

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 19, 2025

VA ends union contracts for thousands of employees, citing focus on veterans

Government

VA ends union contracts for thousands of employees, citing focus on veterans

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

August 15, 2025

‘It saves lives’: Virginia Job Corps centers face uncertain future in national pause

Education

‘It saves lives’: Virginia Job Corps centers face uncertain future in national pause

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

August 15, 2025

ICE arrests J.R. Tucker High School student with special visa at Henrico courthouse

Community

ICE arrests J.R. Tucker High School student with special visa at Henrico courthouse

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 13, 2025

Federal emergency management grants available

Government

Federal emergency management grants available

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 8, 2025

Virginia congressman spearheads bipartisan efforts to boost U.S. housing supply

Government

Virginia congressman spearheads bipartisan efforts to boost U.S. housing supply

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

August 4, 2025

Local lawmakers, medical officials push back on Wittman’s support of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Government

Local lawmakers, medical officials push back on Wittman’s support of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 30, 2025

At Henrico town hall, Beto O’Rourke calls on Democrats to show up in more rural, conservative areas

Election 2025

At Henrico town hall, Beto O’Rourke calls on Democrats to show up in more rural, conservative areas

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 26, 2025

Va. congresswoman leads push for EPA to maintain toxic emissions reductions rule

Government

Va. congresswoman leads push for EPA to maintain toxic emissions reductions rule

, and Virginia Mercury

July 25, 2025

Virginia lawmakers, health officials brace for Medicaid changes

Government

Virginia lawmakers, health officials brace for Medicaid changes

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

July 25, 2025

Wittman says ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will make no significant cuts to Medicaid and Medicare services in his district

Government

Wittman says ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will make no significant cuts to Medicaid and Medicare services in his district

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 16, 2025

Henrico businessman launches Democratic campaign to unseat Rep. Wittman

Election 2025

Henrico businessman launches Democratic campaign to unseat Rep. Wittman

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

July 11, 2025

As partisan disputes boil, it’s still unclear how new federal law will impact Medicaid in Virginia

Government

As partisan disputes boil, it’s still unclear how new federal law will impact Medicaid in Virginia

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

July 10, 2025

Feds reinstate $33 million for Virginia schools

Education

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, and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

July 8, 2025

At town hall in Glen Allen, Warner addresses citizen concerns about Trump administration

Government

At town hall in Glen Allen, Warner addresses citizen concerns about Trump administration

, and Ava Jenks, Special to the Citizen

June 27, 2025

Wittman honored by Seniors' Rights organization

Government

Wittman honored by Seniors' Rights organization

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 23, 2025

Electoral college reform group eyes Virginia’s elections with hope

Election 2025

Electoral college reform group eyes Virginia’s elections with hope

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

June 23, 2025

Warner, McClellan to attend Glen Allen town hall June 21

Government

Warner, McClellan to attend Glen Allen town hall June 21

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 19, 2025

Warner, Kaine condemn GOP tax bill over gun silencer rollback

Government

Warner, Kaine condemn GOP tax bill over gun silencer rollback

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

June 6, 2025

Virginia’s federal lawmakers want to make childbirth free

Health

Virginia’s federal lawmakers want to make childbirth free

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

June 5, 2025

‘A smack in the face:’ Vouchers holders fear federal housing cuts

Government

‘A smack in the face:’ Vouchers holders fear federal housing cuts

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

June 4, 2025

Homeland Security removes 'sanctuary jurisdictions' list as Virginia cities and counties push back

Government

Homeland Security removes 'sanctuary jurisdictions' list as Virginia cities and counties push back

, and WTVR CBS 6

June 2, 2025

State lawmakers chew on possible food safety updates for Virginia in wake of federal cuts

Government

State lawmakers chew on possible food safety updates for Virginia in wake of federal cuts

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

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