Michael is an award-winning journalist who started covering Virginia news in 2013 with reporting stints at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Business, and Richmond BizSense. A graduate of William & Mary and Northern Virginia Community College, he also covered financial news for S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Justice Dept. charges state Sen. Lucas, vocal Trump critic, in alleged drug scheme
State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, has been charged by the US Department of Justice with leading a criminal marijuana enterprise.
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Shannon Taylor is running for Congress in Virginia’s 1st district. What is her economic plan?
Democrat Shannon Taylor supports restoring enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans and fighting back against the Trump administration’s tariffs to address the affordability crisis.
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Pete Buttigieg rallies for Virginia Dems: ‘We have the right kind of leaders to carry us forward’
The former Democratic presidential candidate and Biden administration Cabinet secretary urged voters to help Democrats in three competitive races in Virginia.
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Shannon Taylor wants accountability for Epstein’s associates
The Democrat in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District supports a release of the full Epstein files.
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Frustrations mount with SCC over NextEra-Dominion merger review
Virginia residents and state leaders are growing increasingly frustrated with how state regulators are handling the review of a massive energy deal.
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Shannon Taylor takes aim at Rob Wittman with ‘anti-corruption agenda’
Democrat Shannon Taylor is campaigning on pledges to fight back against corporate influence in Washington in her bid to unseat Republican US Rep. Rob Wittman in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
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A closer look at Rob Wittman’s record on trade and tariffs
Republican US Rep. Rob Wittman has voted in support of President Donald Trump’s tariffs that are making life more expensive.
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Shannon Taylor targets Rob Wittman’s stock trading in heated US House race
Taylor’s criticism that Wittman got wealthier while in Congress is supported when comparing the financial disclosure he filed in 2008 with the one he filed most recently.
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Elaine Luria talks affordability crisis with 2nd District voters
Democrat Elaine Luria heard from voters in Virginia Beach concerned about Republican policies that are fueling the high cost of living and undermining the social safety net.
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Shannon Taylor attacks Rob Wittman on healthcare cuts
Democrat Shannon Taylor contrasted her support for federal healthcare programs with Republican US Rep. Rob Wittman’s support for cutting federal healthcare spending.
