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Virginia ‘assault weapons’ ban on hold until US Supreme Court hears gun cases
The court has already announced plans to take up similar cases in other states.
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The court has already announced plans to take up similar cases in other states. -
Groups or people putting at least $10K into advocacy must register with the state. -
The center is part of a $35M plan to replace the James Monroe Building. -
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center has faced safety concerns for years. -
New therapies have changed what may be possible for some patients. But providers say the path to treatment remains expensive... -
"We need to slow down the process." -
City officials say it's a key step to finally kickstarting redevelopment plans. -
Consumer costs will rise upon reentry — spurring a last-minute rebate plan. -
The preventative drug lowers the risk of contracting HIV by about 99%. -
The governor's changes include $51M to increase home care workers' pay early. -
Nearly 1 in 5 people using the state exchange has dropped coverage since January. -
The fiscal 2027–28 spending plan also funds a $25M childcare cost-sharing pilot.
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Committees lay groundwork to campaign on constitutional amendments
Groups or people putting at least $10K into advocacy must register with the state.
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Lawmakers move forward with plans for childcare center for state employees
The center is part of a $35M plan to replace the James Monroe Building.
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State commission pauses vote on closing Petersburg medical facility
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center has faced safety concerns for years.
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Virginia budget expands Medicaid access to sickle cell gene therapy
New therapies have changed what may be possible for some patients. But providers say the path to treatment remains expensive...
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Hashmi asks state regulators to postpone Dominion–NextEra merger
"We need to slow down the process."
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State budget delivers unexpected $15M for Richmond Coliseum demolition
City officials say it's a key step to finally kickstarting redevelopment plans.
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Virginia rejoins regional carbon emissions marketplace
Consumer costs will rise upon reentry — spurring a last-minute rebate plan.
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Virginians on PrEP to gain protections from life insurance discrimination
The preventative drug lowers the risk of contracting HIV by about 99%.
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Lawmakers accept Spanberger’s budget amendments, averting state funding crisis
The governor's changes include $51M to increase home care workers' pay early.
Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch
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