1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (371+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia state senator is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center approvals and development in the Commonwealth, as debate over the facilities continues to grow. Republican State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, who represents Chesterfield County area, sent…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the Virginia Department…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (410+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The race for one of Virginia's most closely watched races for Congress is already kicking off, setting up a potential rematch between Republican Jen Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria. Kiggans was elected to Congress in 2022 and four…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (290+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) faces a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Monday to take action on bills passed in the General Assembly. Under her powers, Spanberger can approve legislation, veto bills, or amend them. If she doesn't act, the…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (188+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Residents who live in Virginia Beach’s 98th House District, which includes much of the city’s Southside, will vote in Tuesday’s special election. Voters may register to vote in-person at any time, including Election Day. Polls are open from…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (479+ words) Virginia's primary election is being moved from June to August 4 this year, a change that has drawn criticism from at least one local congresswoman and comes amid a broader redistricting push by Virginia Democrats. Normally, Democrats and Republicans pick their…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (408+ words) Virginia lawmakers have passed more than 800 bills as they reach the midway point of their legislative session, with measures that could significantly impact Hampton Roads residents and workers across the state. Among the most notable legislation is a bill to…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (385+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia's new Attorney General Jay Jones is taking actions that directly impact Hampton Roads, reversing several positions held by his Republican predecessor and challenging aspects of the Trump administration's policies. Jones became the Commonwealth's first African American Attorney…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (381+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia's first female governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, will be inaugurated on January 17, setting the stage for what political observers expect to be a consequential year in Virginia politics in 2026. Spanberger, a Democrat, will take office with Democrats also controlling…...

9+ mon, 2+ day ago   (296+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke at the Hampton Roads Chamber's annual meeting, outlining her plans to guide Virginia's economy through what she calls growing national uncertainty while keeping the region and families front and center. "Every Governor…...