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Feds reinstate $33 million for Virginia schools

Education

Feds reinstate $33 million for Virginia schools

Virginia and other states will regain the ability to use $33 million in emergency relief funds, after the federal government last week reversed course on a March decision that prohibited them from using the funds. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon abruptly accelerated the deadline for schools to spend

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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

U.S. Senator Mark Warner addressed citizen concerns about the impact of the Trump administration at a town hall event in Henrico June 21. The event, hosted by the Henrico Democrats and held at Glen Allen High School, also included U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan and Virginia State Senators Schuyler

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, and Ava Jenks, Special to the Citizen

June 27, 2025

Wittman honored by Seniors' Rights organization

Government

Wittman honored by Seniors' Rights organization

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, 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

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, 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

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 19, 2025

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Government

Warner, Kaine condemn GOP tax bill over gun silencer rollback

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

June 6, 2025

Warner, Kaine condemn GOP tax bill over gun silencer rollback

Health

Virginia’s federal lawmakers want to make childbirth free

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

June 5, 2025

Virginia’s federal lawmakers want to make childbirth free

Government

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

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

June 4, 2025

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

Government

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

, and WTVR CBS 6

June 2, 2025

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

Government

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

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

May 29, 2025

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

Wittman, Lieu launch Congressional Toy Caucus

Government

Wittman, Lieu launch Congressional Toy Caucus

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 20, 2025

McClellan, Virginia Democrats warn of dire impact to state if proposed Medicaid cuts materialize

Government

McClellan, Virginia Democrats warn of dire impact to state if proposed Medicaid cuts materialize

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

May 16, 2025

It's Navy Week in Richmond: Here's what you can expect

Community

It's Navy Week in Richmond: Here's what you can expect

, and WTVR CBS 6

May 15, 2025

Henrico students named winners in Congressional Art Competition for Virginia's First, Fourth districts

Government

Henrico students named winners in Congressional Art Competition for Virginia's First, Fourth districts

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 13, 2025

Local Democratic committees rally in support of Social Security Administration

Government

Local Democratic committees rally in support of Social Security Administration

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

April 22, 2025

Group plans 'in-abstentia' meeting in Wittman's district

Community

Group plans 'in-abstentia' meeting in Wittman's district

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 21, 2025

Wittman honors Deep Run HS students who won Congressional App Challenge

Government

Wittman honors Deep Run HS students who won Congressional App Challenge

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 17, 2025

TSA officers protest in Richmond over the removal of workplace protections

Transportation

TSA officers protest in Richmond over the removal of workplace protections

, and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

April 10, 2025

Kaine, Warner take on Trump’s ‘reckless’ trade war against Canada

Government

Kaine, Warner take on Trump’s ‘reckless’ trade war against Canada

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

March 6, 2025

Feds to Virginia schools: End race-based policies or risk losing funds

Education

Feds to Virginia schools: End race-based policies or risk losing funds

, and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

March 6, 2025

Brookland MS student wins third place in McClellan's Black History Month Essay Contest

Education

Brookland MS student wins third place in McClellan's Black History Month Essay Contest

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 4, 2025

Wittman, others relaunch Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force

Government

Wittman, others relaunch Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 3, 2025

As Trump cuts federal jobs, Virginia lawmakers race to respond

Government

As Trump cuts federal jobs, Virginia lawmakers race to respond

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

February 24, 2025

Young voters brave fierce cold to celebrate, protest Trump inauguration

Government

Young voters brave fierce cold to celebrate, protest Trump inauguration

, and Special to the Citizen

January 22, 2025

Virginians flock to Washington for MAGA Victory Rally ahead of Trump inauguration

Top News

Virginians flock to Washington for MAGA Victory Rally ahead of Trump inauguration

, and Sarah Hagen, VCU Capital News Service , and Andrew Kerley, VCU Capital News Service

January 20, 2025

Deep Run HS students win Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's First District

Federal Government

Deep Run HS students win Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's First District

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

After briefing on drones, Warner, Kaine, Youngkin express dissatisfaction

Government

After briefing on drones, Warner, Kaine, Youngkin express dissatisfaction

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 19, 2024

McClellan urges extension of law permitting states to reimburse stolen SNAP benefits

Government

McClellan urges extension of law permitting states to reimburse stolen SNAP benefits

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 18, 2024

Henrico Schools earns $2.9M in federal funding to buy zero-emission school buses

Top News

Henrico Schools earns $2.9M in federal funding to buy zero-emission school buses

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 12, 2024

How Trump’s proposal to cut Department of Education could impact Virginia

Education

How Trump’s proposal to cut Department of Education could impact Virginia

, and Liam Velazquez, VCU Capital News Service

November 26, 2024

Growing up Trump: How the returning president has shaped younger voters

Government

Growing up Trump: How the returning president has shaped younger voters

, and Stacy Watkins, VCU Capital News Service

November 22, 2024

Virginia mail service improves; second Trump push to privatize USPS ‘unlikely’

Government

Virginia mail service improves; second Trump push to privatize USPS ‘unlikely’

, and Brodie Greene, VCU Capital News Service

November 22, 2024

McClellan, Kiggans seek to protect servicemembers from PFAS exposure

Government

McClellan, Kiggans seek to protect servicemembers from PFAS exposure

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 19, 2024

‘Rail should be bipartisan’

Top News

‘Rail should be bipartisan’

, and Cruz Walden, VCU Capital News Service

November 12, 2024

Warner encourages Virginia groups to apply for 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade in D.C.

Government

Warner encourages Virginia groups to apply for 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade in D.C.

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 10, 2024

Staples Mill Amtrak station receives $5.8M in federal matching funding to enhance and expand rail service

Top News

Staples Mill Amtrak station receives $5.8M in federal matching funding to enhance and expand rail service

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 7, 2024

ELECTION 2024: Republican incumbent Wittman defeats Democrat Mehta

Election 2024

ELECTION 2024: Republican incumbent Wittman defeats Democrat Mehta

, and WTVR CBS 6

November 6, 2024

ELECTION 2024: Economy, women's rights, character among key issues for Henrico voters

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ELECTION 2024: Economy, women's rights, character among key issues for Henrico voters

, and Reeve Boeckmann, Special to the Citizen , and Mary Margaret Clouse, Special to the Citizen , and Ana Sufja, Special to the Citizen , and Jenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen

November 6, 2024

AP race call: Democrat McClellan wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District

Top News

AP race call: Democrat McClellan wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District

, and The Associated Press

November 6, 2024

ELECTION 2024: Kaine claims reelection with win against Cao

Top News

ELECTION 2024: Kaine claims reelection with win against Cao

, and Mary Margaret Clouse, Special to the Citizen , and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen , and Jeremy Young, Special to the Citizen

November 6, 2024

AP race call: Tim Kaine wins reelection to US Senate from Virginia

Top News

AP race call: Tim Kaine wins reelection to US Senate from Virginia

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 6, 2024

AP race call: Kamala Harris wins Virginia

Election 2024

AP race call: Kamala Harris wins Virginia

, and The Associated Press

November 6, 2024

AP race call: Republican Rob Wittman wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Top News

AP race call: Republican Rob Wittman wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia's 1st Congressional District

, and The Associated Press

November 5, 2024

US Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao

Election 2024

US Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao

, and The Associated Press

November 5, 2024

U.S. Justice Department to monitor polling places in 27 states, including six Virginia localities

Election 2024

U.S. Justice Department to monitor polling places in 27 states, including six Virginia localities

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

November 5, 2024

ELECTION RESULTS: Nov. 5, 2024

Election 2024

ELECTION RESULTS: Nov. 5, 2024

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 5, 2024

At Spirit of Virginia rally, Wittman encourages early voting

Election 2024

At Spirit of Virginia rally, Wittman encourages early voting

, and Special to the Citizen

October 30, 2024

Wittman to host seminar for veterans Oct. 28

Government

Wittman to host seminar for veterans Oct. 28

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 25, 2024

ELECTION 2024: In third-term Senate bid, Democrat Tim Kaine faces Republican challenger Hung Cao

Top News

ELECTION 2024: In third-term Senate bid, Democrat Tim Kaine faces Republican challenger Hung Cao

, and Special to the Citizen

October 24, 2024