Virginia’s economy slowing amid Trump-fueled uncertainty
The Trump administration’s mass federal layoffs are hurting Virginia’s economic growth.
Oct
2025
21
VIRGINIA CAPITAL EXCLUSIVE
Oct
2025
16
Report: Virginia Republican to get big tax cut from bill he helped pass
US Rep. Rob Wittman disputes the report’s claim that he will “see direct personal benefits” from President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Oct
2025
10
Earle-Sears, Spanberger trade barbs as Virginia shutdown woes worsen
The Virginia gubernatorial debate showcased a contrast between how Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears approach different economic policy issues, including the government shutdown.
Oct
2025
9
Virginians call on Republicans to protect health care, end shutdown
Virginians voice their fears about what the loss of health care subsidies will mean for them and their families, and union leaders representing federal workers are angry their members are being treated like political pawns.
Oct
2025
7
Virginians will see health insurance premiums surge if ACA subsidies expire
Republicans in Washington have refused to include an extension of important health care tax credits in a federal spending bill to re-open the government.
Oct
2025
2
Virginia Dems rush to support federal workers during government shutdown
Virginia’s hundreds of thousands of federal employees entered their second day of the government shutdown on Thursday as Republicans in Washington hold firm on their refusal to pass a spending bill that keeps health care affordable for millions of Americans and the Trump administration threatens to fire even more government workers.
Sep
2025
30
John Reid’s pitch for civility follows years as a ‘combative conservative’
The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, John Reid, calls his opponent a radical and has sought to use her heritage against her.
Sep
2025
25
Virginia Republicans don’t back effort to restore union rights for federal workers
Two vulnerable Republicans use pro-worker rhetoric, but have yet to support legislation aimed at empowering federal workers.
Sep
2025
23
Virginia Dems fight to prevent healthcare losses, premium hikes
Letting Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expire at the end of the year, as Republicans appear willing to do, could cost tens of thousands of Virginians their health care.
Sep
2025
18
Government shutdown could hurt Virginia workers
A government shutdown would mean some civilian federal workers and members of the military in Virginia would work without pay and possibly lead to air travel disruptions.
