POLITICS
Virginia’s PFAS crisis grows as federal rules fade
Published January 1, 2026
PFAS found a way to make sludge sound even less appealing.
Virginia's General Assembly has the chance to do something about it and we'll keep you updated @vadogwoodnews.
Virginia voter turnout soars on Election Day
Published December 31, 2025
Virginians are turning out to vote in droves on Tuesday, including in Stafford County, which has traditionally been a red district. But Howard Rudat, Chairman of the Stafford Democratic Committee, believes that this may be the election that turns Stafford blue.
Virginians have spoken—they’re ready for clean energy
Published December 29, 2025
Virginia families are stressed by rising energy bills, and national data shows electricity is one of the most painful monthly expenses. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s six-point plan taps into the reality of clean energy being local, reliable, and cost-competitive by focusing on local power generation, weatherization, affordability programs, and holding data centers accountable for their energy use.
Virginia voters spoke at the polls. They understand that renewables are unlimited, effective , and available close to home—and that could mean lower energy bills.
🖊️: Jessica F. Simmons
NoVA congressman on what could happen if ‘AI bubble’ bursts
Published December 29, 2025
Everyone’s talking about data centers in Virginia.
US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Ashburn) says there’s a bigger question: What if the AI bubble bursts?
He broke it down at a town hall Thursday night, and the potential impact is…a lot.
Virginia congressman angry at Trump administration ‘cruelty’
Published December 26, 2025
Virginia US Rep. Don Beyer recently joined other members of Congress to call out the Trump administration's attacks on federal workers. Watch as he laments the administration's "sheer meanness."
‘People are angry’ about data centers in Virginia
Published December 26, 2025
Virginians are angry about data centers taking over their communities. State Del. JJ Singh explains why their anger is not that complicated.
Speaker of Virginia House of Delegates arrives to Abigail Spanberger election night party
Published December 25, 2025
Del. Don Scott has entered the chat 😂
Gov.-elect Spanberger speaks on Trump’s threats against senators, members of Congress
Published December 23, 2025
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger condemned Trump’s egregious threats against her former colleagues in the United States Congress.
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Sen. Tim Kaine explains his vote to end the government shutdown
Published December 23, 2025
In an interview with MSNBC, Senator Tim Kaine explained his vote and what he hopes Americans will learn about who represents them.
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Sen. Mark Warner calls for Hegseth’s resignation once again
Published December 22, 2025
Sen. Mark Warner laid into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in a recent interview with Jen Psaki.
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VA US Rep calls out Trumps pay-to-play administration and how it affects everyday people
Published December 22, 2025
VA US Rep. Don Beyer recently spoke at Ways and Means House Tax Subcommittee hearing on promoting global competitiveness for American workers and businesses. He called out Trump's 'pay-to-play' administration, making it harder on everyday people with higher costs while Trump and his wealthy friends continue to benefit from backroom deals.
Rep. James Walkinshaw fights for entrepreneurs in impassioned speech
Published December 19, 2025
He’s not wrong. 👀
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