Governor Northam requires vaccine for state employees by September
Beginning Sept. 1, Virginia will require its state workers to show proof that they are fully vaccinated or be tested for COVID-19 every week.
Democratic leaders announce workgroup to study compensation structure of certain law enforcement departments
As the Democrats continue to advance the governor's spending bill in the special session, Governor Ralph Northam, Senate Finance Committee Chair Janet Howell, and House Finance Chair Luke Torian say…
Governor Northam wants to use ARP funds to replenish unemployment insurance trust fund
Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth will commit $935.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and accelerate critical upgrades to…
Northam announces proposal to invest $411 million in Virginia’s aging water system
In the latest announcement for “Investment Week” ahead of the General Assembly’s special session next week, Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that his latest plan is to allocate $411.5 million…
Democratic leadership says no amendments allowed in money committees during upcoming special session
Del. Luke Torian (D), the Chair of the Appropriations Committee in the House of Delegates, sent a memo to the House members notifying them that the House and Senate finance…
Virginia Finishes Fiscal Year 2021 with a $2.6 Billion Surplus according to Governor Northam
Governor Northam announced Wednesday that the final number for Virginia’s budget surplus during the fiscal year that ended June 30 is $2.6 billion. Previous estimates were much lower.
Report from progressive thinktank finds irrational, inequitable, and unjust funding in VA colleges
A new report by Education Reform Now (ERN), a nonprofit think tank that is seeking to create a more progressive education system, sharply criticizes Virginia’s higher education finance system on…
Trump praised Youngkin but condemned the 2017 gubernatorial nominee for not embracing ‘MAGA’
by Brandon Jarvis Former President of the United States Donald Trump continues to comment on the Virginia gubernatorial race even after he lost the Commonwealth to Joe Biden by 10…
Trump pushes statement of support for Youngkin and attacks McAuliffe
Former President Donald Trump sent out a press release Friday morning praising Virginia’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Glenn Youngkin.
Democratic Party of Virginia says Youngkin is gaining ground in a fundraising email
The Democratic Party of Virginia sent out a fundraising email to supporters Thursday stressing that Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin is gaining ground on the Democratic nominee, former-Governor Terry McAuliffe.