Proposed measures could shift costs away from consumers to the data center industry.
Legislature considers shifting power line costs from residents to data centers
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Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework
If legislation is signed into law, retail sales of cannabis could begin as early as November.
What congressional redistricting might mean for Fredericksburg-area residents
Much of the area would move from the 7th to the 1st congressional district.
State lawmakers want to lift local caps on housing grants for government employees
Bills could increase grant amounts for first responders, others looking to purchase a home.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage
In meeting with legislators last week, solar power and transmission grid infrastructure came up frequently.
Here’s how Fredericksburg-area lawmakers voted on ending the government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine voted for the deal to reopen, while Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Eugene Vindman voted against it.
A handful of Fredericksburg-area leaders to serve on Spanberger’s transition team
The Democrat will be the 75th governor of Virginia.
Kaine breaks with Democrats to back deal ending shutdown, securing protections for federal workers
He joins bipartisan coalition in voting to reopen the government but is criticized for backing down without securing ACA credits.
PHOTOS: Scenes from election night in Stafford County
Candidates in region revel in sweep of victories.
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch
Spanberger defeats Earle-Sears for governor as Hashmi and Jones win down-ballot contests, capping a year shaped by federal layoffs, reproductive rights and political scandal.
Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash over violence, abortion, and taxes in lone Va. governor’s debate
After months of polarized campaigning, the two women faced off at Norfolk State University.
Dominion proposes higher utility rates, new rate class for data centers
Planned rate hike would add $10.51 per month to residential customers’ bills starting in 2027.
Spending bill could mean loss of hospital revenue, harm to homeless
The White House, however, has said the legislation will protect Medicaid.
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey
The Republican lawmaker says Democratic partisanship is preventing a study of the fishing industry.
Virginia slashes voter data costs ahead of 2025 elections
Change dramatically lowers the price of essential voter data — including lists of registered voters, new registrants, and past voters.
With official results pending, Hashmi is apparent victor in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
The election’s razor-thin margins set the stage for a possible recount.
Jones edges Taylor in Democratic attorney general primary
In the crowded six-way Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, no winner had emerged by late Tuesday night.
In debate, Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor identify a common enemy: Trump
They’ll face off in a six-way primary June 17; early voting is underway.
Black women celebrated for their labor, contributions at tea hosted by Del. Joshua Cole
Del. Destiny LeVere-Bolling shared her experiences as a new mother/legislator, and Speaker of the House Don Scott made an appearance.
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