Federal Government - Henrico Citizen

Government

Virginia joins multistate push against ICE rollback on detainee death reporting

Attorneys general argue the Trump administration policy change weakens federal accountability amid rising scrutiny of detention conditions

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, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

July 7, 2026

Election 2026

In Virginia's First District Democratic primary, candidates are divided about how to get rural votes

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 19, 2026

Election 2026

Early in-person voting for Aug. 4 primary elections starts June 18 in Henrico

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 12, 2026

Government

Injunction pauses ‘unconstitutional’ USDA conditions for SNAP, WIC funding to Virginia, other states

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, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

June 11, 2026

Government

Wittman honors Glen Allen student who earned Congressional Gold Medal Award

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 10, 2026

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Community

Henrico sterilization facility facing $53K fine after 600-pound toxic gas release

, and WTVR CBS 6

June 4, 2026

Henrico sterilization facility facing $53K fine after 600-pound toxic gas release

Government

Virginia joins lawsuit to block EPA rollback of emission standards

, and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

May 26, 2026

Virginia joins lawsuit to block EPA rollback of emission standards

Government

Hermitage HS student earns third-place award in 2026 Fourth District Congressional Art Competition

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 19, 2026

Hermitage HS student earns third-place award in 2026 Fourth District Congressional Art Competition

Community

Glen Allen student wins First District Congressional Art Competition

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 19, 2026

Glen Allen student wins First District Congressional Art Competition

Government

After SCOTUS voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

May 11, 2026

After SCOTUS voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode

Health

Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Va. hantavirus patient under monitor

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

May 8, 2026

Government

Redistricting results illustrate slight shift in Henrico vote from November to April

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

April 22, 2026

Government

Henrico Democrats and Republicans make final campaign pushes ahead of redistricting referendum

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 17, 2026

Government

'A sacrifice zone' – Eastern Henrico event spotlights industrial emissions concerns, as EPA seeks to loosen standards

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

April 16, 2026

Community Vitality

Donations, 'food bank' help as backpay is disbursed to TSA screeners at RIC

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

April 2, 2026

Government

Planned Parenthood presses Virginia to restore state funding for contraception program

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

March 31, 2026

General Assembly 2026

Republican state lawmakers propose three-month gas tax holiday in Virginia

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

March 30, 2026

Government

Virginia joins national push for refunds after US Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

March 19, 2026

Election 2026

Warner files for reelection, launching bid for fourth U.S. Senate term

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

March 17, 2026

Government

If your insurer left the ACA market, a special enrollment period for new insurance ends March 1

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

February 27, 2026

Government

Virginia ACA enrollment drops by more than 44,000 as federal tax credits expire

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 26, 2026

Government

McClellan introduces legislation aimed at supporting career and technical education programs

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 26, 2026

Government

In Democratic rebuttal, Spanberger accuses Trump of driving up costs and chaos

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

February 25, 2026

Education

Henrico high-schoolers continue anti-ICE walkouts, while school administrators express concerns about disruption, safety

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

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

House panel advances bills limiting ICE activity in Virginia

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

February 7, 2026

General Assembly 2026

Bills to bolster local emergency management personnel funding punted

, and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

February 7, 2026

Community

Canadian company cancels sale of Hanover County warehouse to ICE

, and WTVR CBS 6

January 30, 2026

Government

Kiggans, Wittman seek answers after federal pause of offshore wind projects

, and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

January 30, 2026

Government

Massive crowd celebrates Hanover’s pushback against proposed ICE facility just north of Henrico line

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 29, 2026

Government

In newly Democratic Virginia, immigration enforcement becomes early test for Spanberger

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

January 28, 2026

Government

What does new Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s ICE executive order actually do?

, and WTVR CBS 6

January 20, 2026

Community

Henrico officials warn residents about ICE agents spotted in Short Pump, West End

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 16, 2026

Government

Virginia Congressman Wittman among just 17 Republicans nationally to back ACA credits extension

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

January 15, 2026

Government

Federal lawmakers try to protect Va. forests as Trump administration moves to repeal Roadless Rule

, and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

January 13, 2026

Government

Deep Run HS students win First District Congressional App Challenge

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 13, 2026

Government

US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote

, and Virginia Mercury

January 10, 2026

Government

Venezuela strike sharpens war powers debate among Virginia lawmakers

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

January 8, 2026

Government

Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2025

Government

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

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 20, 2025

Election 2026

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

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 20, 2025

Government

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

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 13, 2025

Transportation

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

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 12, 2025

Government

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

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 11, 2025

Community Vitality

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 10, 2025

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

Government

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

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 31, 2025

Government

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

, 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

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

October 14, 2025

Government

Virginia officials assessing how federal shutdown will impact some state employees

, and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

October 3, 2025