POLITICS
Richmond’s hidden energy crisis: Why thousands are paying more to stay warm (and what can be done about it)
Published December 3, 2025
Richmond families are paying too much to heat and cool aging homes. A new report says there’s a fix—if residents start asking for it.
Virginia shoppers pulling back on holiday spending
Published December 2, 2025
A new poll finds that Virginians are spending less this holiday season as they weigh economic concerns and elevated prices.
Youngkin’s legacy on public schools
Published November 26, 2025
Gov. Youngkin is leaving office, but his impact on Virginia's schools is lasting. He vetoed funding for public schools, pushed partisan politics into classrooms—and gave the parting gift of stacked education boards full of people who will make these conservative plans easier to execute.
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Virginia rep: Trump treats veterans like ‘garbage’
Published November 25, 2025
The Trump administration says it cares about parents, veterans, and federal workers. Virginia US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam calls BS.
Who from Virginia’s delegation voted “yes” on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’?
Published November 24, 2025
Hospitals are closing, thousands are expected to lose their health insurance and ALL of Virginia's Republican members of Congress voted for it to happen.
Their names are:
Rep. Robert J. Wiffman
Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans
Rep. Morgan H. Griffith
Rep. Ben Cline
Rep. John J. McGuire
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Virginia union leader explains the boycott of Amazon, Home Depot, and Target
Published November 21, 2025
A national coalition that includes labor and civil rights groups is calling for a holiday boycott of some of America’s biggest retailers.
Va. Dems eye affordable housing policy ahead of General Assembly session
Published November 20, 2025
Virginia lawmakers hope the election of Abigail Spanberger to the Governor’s Mansion will breathe new life in the fight to address the state’s housing crisis.
Virginia Dem introduces bill to repeal anti-union ‘right-to-work’ law
Published November 18, 2025
Virginia State Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy says it’s time to get rid of the anti-union law with roots in the era of segregation. But it remains to be seen if her bill gets the support of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.
Virginia invests $481K in Sussex County project to boost clean energy supply chain
Published November 18, 2025
A new investment from the state’s Clean Energy Innovation Bank could make Virginia a larger player in domestic rare-earth production.
OPINION: For my family, looming health care cuts are an emergency
Published November 17, 2025
As a single mom of three, I am stunned that Republicans in Congress are refusing to fund the health care programs families rely on. We are counting on every elected leader to stand up for families, protect WIC and SNAP, make health care affordable for all, and get to work solving the care crisis that is plaguing our communities.
Virginia can raise billions with new taxes on millionaires, report finds
Published November 13, 2025
The income of a public school teacher in Virginia is currently taxed at the same rate as the income of millionaire business executives. A new report makes the case for why that needs to change.
Commentary: The costs of being in the majority
By Matt Royer |
Published November 18, 2025