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Seasonal flu cases continue to increase across the state. Read More --- According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nationwide flu rates are on the rise. And here in Virginia, the state’s Department of Health is reporting an upward trend [...]

State-supported Amtrak trains set a ridership record in 2024. --- State-supported Amtrak trains set a ridership record in [...]

Virginia drivers could soon see higher towing fees under legislation that’s advancing toward the governor’s desk, but the decision to raise rates will remain in the hands of local governments. Senate Bill 1332, introduced by Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, [...]

(The Center Square) — A bill promoting environmental justice will likely be heading to the governor’s desk, despite the Trump administration forcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to put its environmental justice workers on leave. --- (The Center Square) — A bill promoting [...]

8News recently asked the community to share their thoughts on the federal buyouts and if they know anyone who has been affected by this in a Facebook post yesterday. --- RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- On Monday, Jan. 28, federal employees received [...]

The House of Delegates rejected four more of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointments to voluntary state boards, including former state Sen. Lionell Spruill, D-Chesapeake. --- The House of Delegates rejected four more of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointments to voluntary state boards, including [...]

Virginia House and Senate Democrats advanced state budget proposals that aim to help people struggling with the high cost of living and rejected several high-profile budget proposals from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.  The post Virginia Dems advance budget items focused [...]

Virginia House and Senate Democrats advanced state budget proposals that aim to help people struggling with the high cost of living and rejected several high-profile budget proposals from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.  The post Virginia Dems advance budget items focused [...]

Virginia’s public colleges and universities could soon be required to livestream their Board of Visitors meetings, ensuring real-time access for the public. The proposal, which passed the House and is now headed to the Senate, aims to increase transparency [...]

Both chambers signed off on amendments that would tweak the final year of the 2024-2026 budget, overhauling Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s own revisions. --- RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate and House of Delegates debated tax relief and economic stability Thursday [...]