Officials in Loudoun and Prince William counties are looking to take control of their own health departments, independent from the agencies operated by the commonwealth of Virginia. Published March 23, 2021
The first Democratic candidates' debate for Virginia governor featured four contenders making a non-issue of former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the presumptive front-runner who opted not to participate in the forum. Published March 17, 2021
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that thousands of former felons qualify to have their voting and other civil rights restored after completing their sentences. Published March 16, 2021
The Montgomery County Public Schools system opened its doors Monday for children in kindergarten through third grade, providing the first day of face-to-face instruction this academic year to nearly 20,000 students. Published March 15, 2021
The Republican Party of Virginia is still struggling to finalize its nomination process, less than two months before its convention is to take place. Published March 11, 2021
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted last week to ban guns in county buildings, following suit with its neighbors in Northern Virginia. But the majority of the commonwealth still permits guns in public spaces, marking a key divide in the state. Published March 8, 2021
The new, single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is set to boost vaccination efforts in Maryland and Virginia, but the first allocation will be the only shipment the states will receive for a few weeks. Published March 2, 2021
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that coronavirus restrictions on outdoor gatherings will be eased starting Monday, a sign of improving COVID-19 trends in the commonwealth. Published February 24, 2021
Virginia lawmakers are wrestling over requiring school districts to provide in-person instruction by the summer as political pressure mounts for students to return to classrooms. Published February 23, 2021
Virginia's Democratic-controlled General Assembly on Monday approved a final bill that would ban the death penalty and sent the legislation to Gov. Ralph Northam, putting the commonwealth on the verge of becoming the first Southern state to prohibit executions. Published February 22, 2021
The Republican Party of Virginia has a crowded field of candidates seeking the gubernatorial nomination, but it hasn't settled on how it will choose its nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, among others. Published February 21, 2021
Virginia's new COVID-19 call center launched Wednesday with 750 people at the ready to help the public stay informed about the state's plan for the pandemic and help pre-register eligible residents for the vaccine. Published February 17, 2021
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Virginia has received $524 million in federal assistance for renters, saying that families across the state are still struggling to keep a roof over their heads due to the unprecedented economic impact of the pandemic. Published February 16, 2021
Virginia lawmakers will have millions of dollars worth of wiggle room as they hammer out the differences between the House and Senate budget plans. Published February 15, 2021
The education nonprofit Virginia Ed Strategies announced Wednesday that it has secured a $10.8 million federal grant to expand teacher training in the commonwealth. Published February 10, 2021
With a special session underway, the Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly will need to reconcile differences between House and Senate proposals on mandatory minimum sentencing to create a new law. Published February 9, 2021
Gov. Ralph Northam set a March 15 deadline for every school district in Virginia to make in-person learning options available for students. Published February 5, 2021
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that the commonwealth has secured an expanded contract with CMA CGM Group, an international shipping company that is expected to bring 400 new jobs to Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. Published February 4, 2021
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday he will announce a plan to push the school year into the summer months to make up for the time students were out of the classroom due to the coronavirus. Published February 4, 2021
About 1 in 5 Virginians say they won't get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a poll released Thursday morning. Published February 4, 2021
