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Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority
Voters sent Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones to the Capitol.
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Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
Former UVA President Jim Ryan and Rector Rachel Sheridan shared conflicting stories this week, in two different letters.
Ryan's 12-page letter also includes his concerns about UVA attorneys' decision to delay the release of information related to federal investigations to officials.
Ryan's 12-page letter also includes his concerns about UVA attorneys' decision to delay the release of information related to federal investigations to officials.
Former UVA President Jim Ryan disputes rector's account of his resignation
Ryan and Rector Rachel Sheridan shared conflicting stories this week.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Former UVA President Jim Ryan and Rector Rachel Sheridan shared conflicting stories this week, in two different letters.
Ryan's 12-page letter also includes his concerns about UVA attorneys' decision to delay the release of information related to federal investigations to officials.
Ryan's 12-page letter also includes his concerns about UVA attorneys' decision to delay the release of information related to federal investigations to officials.
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If you're wondering how today's UVA news ended up well...how it's currently unfolding, it all started with one letter.
Then it became two...that led to a myriad of other letters being released.
This piece just focuses on two letters: the initial Spanberger one, along with Youngkin's response.
Then it became two...that led to a myriad of other letters being released.
This piece just focuses on two letters: the initial Spanberger one, along with Youngkin's response.
Spanberger, Youngkin spar over UVA board appointments, president search
The governor-elect has asked the university to halt its search for a new leader.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
If you're wondering how today's UVA news ended up well...how it's currently unfolding, it all started with one letter.
Then it became two...that led to a myriad of other letters being released.
This piece just focuses on two letters: the initial Spanberger one, along with Youngkin's response.
Then it became two...that led to a myriad of other letters being released.
This piece just focuses on two letters: the initial Spanberger one, along with Youngkin's response.
The 65% benefits should have been issued to Virginians sometime between 2-3 a.m. today. Have you received those SNAP funds? Let us know!
President Donald Trump signed a bill to reopen the federal government late Wednesday night, and it is not yet clear how November benefits will be affected.
President Donald Trump signed a bill to reopen the federal government late Wednesday night, and it is not yet clear how November benefits will be affected.
Youngkin says a portion of SNAP benefits should be paid out Thursday
The federal food benefits program is at the center of ongoing court cases.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The 65% benefits should have been issued to Virginians sometime between 2-3 a.m. today. Have you received those SNAP funds? Let us know!
President Donald Trump signed a bill to reopen the federal government late Wednesday night, and it is not yet clear how November benefits will be affected.
President Donald Trump signed a bill to reopen the federal government late Wednesday night, and it is not yet clear how November benefits will be affected.
"If I can get important programs like SNAP funded, … and then I can protect [federal workers] going forward again, that gets me to yes," US Sen. Tim Kaine (D–Va.) said Monday. "But I didn't have those protections until over the weekend."
"Once I got them, I thought this is good for Virginia."
"Once I got them, I thought this is good for Virginia."
Kaine says protecting Virginia federal workers behind vote to end shutdown
"What I'm hearing from Virginians this morning is … 'thank God you did this.'"
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November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"If I can get important programs like SNAP funded, … and then I can protect [federal workers] going forward again, that gets me to yes," US Sen. Tim Kaine (D–Va.) said Monday. "But I didn't have those protections until over the weekend."
"Once I got them, I thought this is good for Virginia."
"Once I got them, I thought this is good for Virginia."
Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority
Voters sent Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones to the Capitol.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
Results remain unofficial until certified by the state, but Democrat Abigail Spanberger appears set to be Virginia's first female governor. From @jahd.bsky.social and @margaretbarthel.bsky.social:
Unofficial: Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins in Virginia
The former congresswoman will become the first woman to head the commonwealth.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Results remain unofficial until certified by the state, but Democrat Abigail Spanberger appears set to be Virginia's first female governor. From @jahd.bsky.social and @margaretbarthel.bsky.social:
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Unofficial results: Governor
Live results from the governor's race between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Follow here for VPM's unofficial results in the race for governor www.vpm.org/elections/20...
POLLS ARE CLOSED (though don't leave if you're in line at a polling location)!
Stay tuned with VPM News throughout the night for coverage from races across Virginia.
Stay tuned with VPM News throughout the night for coverage from races across Virginia.
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VPM News provides comprehensive election coverage across local, state, and national races, ensuring you stay updated on every significant electoral event.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
POLLS ARE CLOSED (though don't leave if you're in line at a polling location)!
Stay tuned with VPM News throughout the night for coverage from races across Virginia.
Stay tuned with VPM News throughout the night for coverage from races across Virginia.
Polls close in Virginia in 45 minutes (7 p.m.), but don't leave if you are still waiting in line at 7 — you will be allowed to vote!
Casting your ballot: Answers to frequent questions about voting in Virginia
And what to do if you're turned away at the polls.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Polls close in Virginia in 45 minutes (7 p.m.), but don't leave if you are still waiting in line at 7 — you will be allowed to vote!
So, what gets Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates pumped? Their playlists – or at least the public ones – might give some insight into exactly that.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
What’s on the playlists of Virginia’s 2025 candidates for governor?
Experts break down Earle-Sears’, Spanberger’s choices of campaign music.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
So, what gets Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates pumped? Their playlists – or at least the public ones – might give some insight into exactly that.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
Here's a look at songs you might've heard on the campaign trail leading up to today.
Yesterday, City Council held a special meeting to formally introduce three resolutions to approve the effort. According to council staff, the legislation will be posted online no later than Nov. 12.
The developments aim to add to Richmond’s affordable housing supply.
The developments aim to add to Richmond’s affordable housing supply.
RRHA seeks nearly $94M in housing revenue bonds from City Council
The projects aim to add to Richmond’s affordable housing supply.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yesterday, City Council held a special meeting to formally introduce three resolutions to approve the effort. According to council staff, the legislation will be posted online no later than Nov. 12.
The developments aim to add to Richmond’s affordable housing supply.
The developments aim to add to Richmond’s affordable housing supply.
Happy Election Day, Virginia! Looking for our election coverage today? You can find it all here 👇🏼
Virginia's 2025 elections by VPM News
VPM News provides comprehensive election coverage across local, state, and national races, ensuring you stay updated on every significant electoral event.
www.vpm.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy Election Day, Virginia! Looking for our election coverage today? You can find it all here 👇🏼
On this very special Halloween edition of Curious Commonwealth, @seanmcgoey.com asks: "I keep seeing houses in my neighborhood decked out with decorations every bit as insane for Halloween. Has Richmond always been like this?"
VPM News found the answer to be… no!
Read (and listen) if you dare 👻
VPM News found the answer to be… no!
Read (and listen) if you dare 👻
Curious Commonwealth asks: Has Richmond always been a Halloween town?
And is the answer a trick — or a treat?
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October 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
On this very special Halloween edition of Curious Commonwealth, @seanmcgoey.com asks: "I keep seeing houses in my neighborhood decked out with decorations every bit as insane for Halloween. Has Richmond always been like this?"
VPM News found the answer to be… no!
Read (and listen) if you dare 👻
VPM News found the answer to be… no!
Read (and listen) if you dare 👻
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Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft www.vpm.org/generalassem...
Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
Four Democrats filed the resolution Tuesday afternoon.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft www.vpm.org/generalassem...
DEVELOPING: Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
Four Democrats filed the resolution Tuesday afternoon.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
DEVELOPING: Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
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Here it is, folks. In the procedural resolution for what can be considered in Virginia's meeting this week "joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to reapportionment or redistricting may be offered."
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
HJ6006 - 2024 Special Session I | LIS
lis.virginia.gov
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Here it is, folks. In the procedural resolution for what can be considered in Virginia's meeting this week "joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to reapportionment or redistricting may be offered."
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
The state House clerk notified legislators in a letter Thursday afternoon that the session being called is, technically, part of the 2024 General Assembly special session — which remains active. The letter does not state outright that the topic will be electoral map redistricting.
Statehouse Democrats announce special session
The move may reshape Virginia's US House districts before the midterms.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The state House clerk notified legislators in a letter Thursday afternoon that the session being called is, technically, part of the 2024 General Assembly special session — which remains active. The letter does not state outright that the topic will be electoral map redistricting.
UVA became the first public university and the fifth school overall to reject the compact.
At a press conference prior to Friday's protest, education professor Walt Heinecke called the compact the most significant threat to the mission of higher education since the McCarthy era.
At a press conference prior to Friday's protest, education professor Walt Heinecke called the compact the most significant threat to the mission of higher education since the McCarthy era.
'We reject the compact': UVA community speaks out at National Day of Action
The school in Charlottesville is the first public university to say no.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
UVA became the first public university and the fifth school overall to reject the compact.
At a press conference prior to Friday's protest, education professor Walt Heinecke called the compact the most significant threat to the mission of higher education since the McCarthy era.
At a press conference prior to Friday's protest, education professor Walt Heinecke called the compact the most significant threat to the mission of higher education since the McCarthy era.
BREAKING: The University of Virginia has become the fifth school to reject the "Compact for Academic Excellence" that was initially sent to nine universities.
UVA rejects Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence'
"We will continue to work to strengthen free expression and free inquiry in an increasingly polarized world."
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October 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The University of Virginia has become the fifth school to reject the "Compact for Academic Excellence" that was initially sent to nine universities.
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Today: me, @hannahdavisreid.bsky.social and @theshabomb.com will be at UVA for the Rally Against the Compact for @vpm.org.
Here's to...a day.
Here's to...a day.
October 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today: me, @hannahdavisreid.bsky.social and @theshabomb.com will be at UVA for the Rally Against the Compact for @vpm.org.
Here's to...a day.
Here's to...a day.
In their first and only public debate in the election for Virginia's attorney general, former Del. Jay Jones said the race was about President Donald Trump — while incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares said the race was about Jones.
Jones and Miyares debate Virginia AG's role in civil rights, justice reform
The Virginia Bar Association sponsored Thursday's event in Richmond.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In their first and only public debate in the election for Virginia's attorney general, former Del. Jay Jones said the race was about President Donald Trump — while incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares said the race was about Jones.
Hey, Virginia! It's time for the attorney general debate between Jason Miyares (R) and Jay Jones (D) at the University of Richmond.
U of R's livestream is available here
#VApol #2025election #Virginia
U of R's livestream is available here
#VApol #2025election #Virginia
Virginia Attorney General Debate 2025 - School of Law - University of Richmond
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October 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hey, Virginia! It's time for the attorney general debate between Jason Miyares (R) and Jay Jones (D) at the University of Richmond.
U of R's livestream is available here
#VApol #2025election #Virginia
U of R's livestream is available here
#VApol #2025election #Virginia
Richmond City Council voted Monday to keep the real estate tax rate at $1.20 per $100 of assessed value for 2026.
They postponed the vote back in September; read @deanmirshahi.bsky.social's related story for more! #RVA
They postponed the vote back in September; read @deanmirshahi.bsky.social's related story for more! #RVA
Richmond City Council maintains real estate tax rates for 2026
Updated: Council ultimately backed Mayor Danny Avula's proposal.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Richmond City Council voted Monday to keep the real estate tax rate at $1.20 per $100 of assessed value for 2026.
They postponed the vote back in September; read @deanmirshahi.bsky.social's related story for more! #RVA
They postponed the vote back in September; read @deanmirshahi.bsky.social's related story for more! #RVA
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration is not providing Virginia legislators or the public details of hundreds of millions of dollars of paused federal grants, according to records requests and documents acquired by @vpm.org and @wamu.org.
Youngkin administration keeps details of paused federal grants under wraps
The governor's office has twice cited "working papers" in response to records requests.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The federal government has started reductions in force, or RIFs, across federal agencies today.
We want to hear from you if you’ve received a RIF letter — or if you know someone who works in the federal government and has been affected. DM us or email: [email protected]
We want to hear from you if you’ve received a RIF letter — or if you know someone who works in the federal government and has been affected. DM us or email: [email protected]
Have you been laid off during the government shutdown? VPM News wants to hear from you.
White House budget director Russell Vought posted that layoffs began Friday.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The federal government has started reductions in force, or RIFs, across federal agencies today.
We want to hear from you if you’ve received a RIF letter — or if you know someone who works in the federal government and has been affected. DM us or email: [email protected]
We want to hear from you if you’ve received a RIF letter — or if you know someone who works in the federal government and has been affected. DM us or email: [email protected]