POLITICS
Virginia lawmakers pass bills to expand collective bargaining rights to public workers
Published February 17, 2026
Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to lift the state ban on collective bargaining for state employees, but whether higher education workers and home care workers ultimately get included remains to be seen.
Virginia House passes bill to lower cost of insulin
Published February 12, 2026
A bill aimed at making treating diabetes more affordable passed in the Virginia House of Delegates with broad bipartisan support.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Feb. 13-19)
Published February 11, 2026
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and ways to take action statewide.
Virginia Democrats pass new congressional map
Published February 11, 2026
Virginia Democrats are pushing ahead with their plan to help fight back against President Donald Trump’s attempt to tilt the midterm elections in his favor.
Virginia Dems pass slate of housing bills
Published February 10, 2026
Virginia Democrats in both Legislative chambers passed a number of bills this month to increase the supply of housing and support tenants’ rights.
Spanberger ends Virginia’s agreements with ICE
Published February 4, 2026
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order to terminate controversial agreements between state law enforcement agencies and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A bomb cyclone hit Virginia. Climate change helps explain why
Published February 3, 2026
A bomb cyclone followed closely after Winter Storm Fern, testing Virginia’s power grid and raising new questions about how climate change is reshaping winter weather.
Virginia Senate committee advances slate of pro-worker bills
Published February 3, 2026
A Virginia Senate committee pushed forward a series of bills on Monday aimed at strengthening the rights of workers.
Virginia House passes $15 minimum wage
Published February 3, 2026
The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed legislation to raise the state minimum wage by 2028.
It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
Published February 3, 2026
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
OPINION: A Virginia veteran’s perspective on Venezuela
Published January 30, 2026
Without Congressional oversight, where do Virginia families turn for accountability?
Virginia expanded school vouchers through a new federal program. Here’s what that means for public schools
Published January 30, 2026
Virginia became the first state to opt into a new federal vouchers program. Supporters call it “choice,” but educators say the impact may not be felt evenly.