Ben Paviour
Staff Reporter, VPM NewsBen Paviour covers courts and criminal justice for VPM News with a focus on accountability.
He previously covered politics and culture in Cambodia and lived pre-journalism lives as a tech writer at Google and a program manager for a youth job training program in Alameda County, California.
Email Ben: [email protected]
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Two of the governor’s UVA picks have given more than half a million dollars to Youngkin’s fundraising efforts since he announced his candidacy in 2021. -
Backers say the law will help keep children safe online, but critics have concerns about users’ privacy.
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Updated 10:23 a.m. Wednesday: Multiple state Senate races are still too close to call.
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Former Del. Lashrecse Aird has the backing of top Virginia Democrats, but state Sen. Joe Morrissey says he’s got closer connections to his constituents.
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It's nearly been two years since Virginia Democrats lost the governor's office and the House to the GOP. Before attempting a comeback this fall, they must first survive Tuesday's expensive primaries.
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Judge James Fisher has come under scrutiny for his treatment of women in the courtroom.
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The group is supporting Virginia candidates who’ve accepted donations from the utility in the past.
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Redistricting has added a level of uncertainty to the commonwealth’s off-year primaries.
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Corrections Lt. Kelsey Haley sent lawmakers an email in December warning of “blatant corruption” at the department.
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He likely will win the 56th District seat.
