Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin)
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Curator of Virginia Town Crier (https://virginiatowncrier.link/) sharing Virginia political and governmental news. Retired director of legislative and regulatory affairs for Virginia Department of Social Services. Former broadcast journalist.
Virginia General Assembly
UVA acting president: Taking the deal was better than the alternative
University of Virginia acting President Paul Mahoney on Monday briefed a Senate Finance education panel on the university’s agreement with the U.S. Justice Department. The deal halted any current fede...
www.virginiascope.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia General Assembly
Senate Democrats grill interim UVA President over Dept. of Justice agreement
“Waiting for enforcement and litigation would have been devastating,” UVa interim President Mahoney said.
www.whro.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Election 25
Virginia Democrat flips seat in state legislature by taking on datacenters
John McAuliff won against a Republican by focusing on something affecting all his constituents: the cost of energy
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Virginia Election 25
In Virginia
From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan | CNN Politics
As Lindsey Halligan was driving back to the Washington, DC, area Monday, Trump’s handpicked US attorney to run the Alexandria, Virginia, office was trying to figure out whether she still had a job.
www.cnn.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In Virginia
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Democrats revive paid family leave push after years of Youngkin vetoes - Washington Business Journal
Virginia lawmakers are again attempting to create a paid family and medical leave program after several years of roadblocks — now, with what seems like a better shot on goal.
www.bizjournals.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Virginia General Assembly
In Virginia
Soon to lead Virginia, Spanberger talks Trump, economy, hard choices
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger tells The Post in a wide-ranging interview that she’s prepared to act fast on a pragmatic agenda but faces tough budget decisions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In Virginia
In Virginia
Virginia’s solar trends have changed: Approvals are up, denials are down.
In 2024, Virginia localities rejected more megawatts than they approved. So far in 2025, that trend has reversed.
cardinalnews.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In Virginia
Virginia General Assembly
Va. Senate to meet with UVA leaders over arrangement to suspend DOJ investigations • Virginia Mercury
State senators will meet with representatives from the University of Virginia on Monday, after the institution signed an agreement with the federal government to suspend multiple civil rights investig...
virginiamercury.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia General Assembly
After months of hearings, Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market • Virginia Mercury
After months of hearings and study, the legislature’s Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales is poised to roll out a final proposal Tuesday that would launch a legal, regulated adult-use can...
virginiamercury.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Virginia General Assembly
In Virginia
Northern Virginia 'ground zero' for living with data centers
Proponents say data centers bring localities enormous revenues and opportunities. Opponents raise concerns about their big demands for power and compatibility with neighborhoods.
richmond.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In Virginia
In Virginia
Sen. Tim Kaine says reported second Venezuela strike could be a "war crime if it's true"
YouTube video by Face the Nation
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
In Virginia
Virginia General Assembly
UVA, Virginia Military Institute leaders to appear before state Senate subcommittee
The leaders of the University of Virginia and Virginia Military Institute will appear before a Senate subcommittee on Monday morning to answer questions about the “leadership and financesR…
www.pilotonline.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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