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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Judge: Youngkin did not have authority to remove Virginia from climate change program
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin did not have the authority to end Virginia’s participation in a regional effort to fight climate change, according to a judge’s ruling Wednesday that was celebrated by environmental advocates.
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Virginia AG Miyares will run for re-election, not governor in 2025
The move sets up an easier path for Winsome Earle-Sears to become the Republican nominee for governor next year.
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Democrats, Republicans nominate candidates in Northern Virginia special election
The outcome of the high-stakes race in Loudoun County will determine control of the narrowly divided Virginia Senate.
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‘Shocking and disturbing’: New report on Virginia Department of Health highlights years of financial mismanagement
The report by a state watchdog included 31 recommendations to help the health agency get its finances in order and address staffing challenges.
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Virginians one step closer to voting on abortion, voting rights, and gay marriage constitutional amendments
Virginia House committee advances three constitutional amendments on abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality.
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Jay Jones makes Virginia attorney general run official
The former Norfolk state delegate’s official entry into the race marks his second attempt to win the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general.
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Special elections to be held to replace two Virginia state Senators elected to Congress
The outcomes of the races will help determine the balance of power in Virginia’s narrowly divided state Senate.
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Gerry Connolly, Northern Virginia congressman, has cancer
The long-time Democrat announced the news today after winning reelection this week.
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Election Day in Virginia gives Democrats reasons to stay positive despite Trump win
With the prospects of a second Trump term looming, Virginia voters held firm for Harris and down ballot Democrats.
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Harris defeats Trump in Virginia
Virginia once again rejected Trump’s extremism in favor of Harris’ pledge to move the country forward.
