Government VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury January 6, 2026
Government Spanberger nominates Jeffery Smith as Virginia’s next secretary of education , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury January 6, 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 After Virginia judges’ misconduct became public, lawmakers reinstated secrecy , and Ben Paviour, Virginia Mercury January 5, 2026
Government Here’s what Virginia is doing so far to reduce its SNAP error rate , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury January 5, 2026
Transportation Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026 , and Ian Stewart, Virginia Mercury December 29, 2025
Government At Henrico town hall, VanValkenburg pushes for a statewide policy that would create more housing , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter December 24, 2025
Government Spanberger names longtime National Guard leader as next veterans secretary , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 22, 2025
Government Tito's Handmade Vodka tops Virginia ABC sales for eighth straight year , and Citizen Staff Reports 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 Youngkin pitches final budget, touts strong revenues as he prepares to leave office , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 18, 2025
Government Virginia regulators weigh expanded use of data centers’ polluting generators , and Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury December 16, 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
Business Power solutions company announces $50M Henrico expansion , and Citizen Staff Reports December 10, 2025
General Assembly 2026 Joint Commission unveils changes to cannabis bill, setting stage for 2026 retail launch , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 4, 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 months of hearings, Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 1, 2025
Government Va. House Democrats make energy efficiency a key priority for legislative session , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury November 27, 2025
Education Falling enrollment, higher expenses complicate Virginia’s K-12 budget outlook , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury November 27, 2025
Community Vitality Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter November 27, 2025
Government ‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury November 26, 2025
General Assembly 2026 Virginia lawmaker wants guardrails for minors interacting with chatbots , and Dan Elson, Capital News Service November 25, 2025
Government Henrico site is featured destination in Virginia 250 Passport , and Citizen Staff Reports November 24, 2025
Government After years of vetoes, Virginia poised to launch adult-use cannabis market , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury November 19, 2025
Education Higher SOL cut scores coming, but not this year, Virginia board says , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury November 17, 2025
Government Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter November 14, 2025
Government VDH responds to CBS 6 report revealing unused nursing home oversight funds: 'Shouldn’t be an issue anymore’ , and WTVR CBS 6 November 13, 2025
Government Officials: Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter November 13, 2025
Business Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher November 13, 2025
Business Kinsale celebrates completion of first phase of massive $500M Near West End mixed-use project , and Citizen Staff Reports 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
Government Judges cool to legal challenges as Democrats move to redraw Virginia’s maps , and Ben Paviour, Virginia Mercury November 11, 2025
Health Virginia's Insurance Marketplace open enrollment now underway , and Citizen Staff Reports November 7, 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 ELECTION 2025: PHOTOS – Henrico votes , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter November 5, 2025
Election 2025 ELECTION 2025: Midday update – Half of Henrico’s registered voters have cast ballots , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher November 4, 2025
Government Here's why Virginia still practices daylight saving time , and Molly Manning, Capital News Service November 3, 2025
Election 2025 ELECTION 2025: In House District 57, Henrico’s most competitive race centers around data centers, affordability – and Trump , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter November 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia Senate approves mid-decade redistricting amendment in party-line vote , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury November 3, 2025