President Donald Trump is ordering those stricter regulations to be halted and to be replaced with previous standards that were less stringent.
Virginia joins lawsuit to block EPA rollback of emission standards
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Power couple? What Dominion and NextEra Energy’s proposed merger means for Virginia
The companies are proposing a temporary $2.25 billion bill credit for Dominion customers once deal is officially closed.
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession.
Spanberger vetoes bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain
Vetoes follow what Senate Majority leader Scott Surovell described as a ‘total rewrite’ via proposed amendments.
Bills become laws: A sampling of Fredericksburg-area lawmakers’ state legislation
Here are some local measures that have been signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Fredericksburg-area elected officials react to redistricting ruling
A sampling of opinions from those who represent the region.
Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place
Groundbreaking ruling upholds lower court’s decision and caps monthslong legal fight with national implications.
Gov. Spanberger signs wetlands, PFAS and flooding bills
Many of the bills signed into law expand the state’s existing environmental protections and climate resilience efforts.
Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections
New laws require stronger identity verification, expanded background screenings and optional audio, video recording during rides.
Congressional redistricting is narrowly approved statewide
In the Fredericksburg area, though, the “yes” side, which supported the redistricting, prevailed only in the city.
Local school closures, changes due to Tuesday’s referendum
Some school divisions closing, others to remain open during redistricting vote.
Questions and answers about Virginia’s redistricting referendum
If approved, the standalone referendum would allow for partisan redistricting in Virginia.
A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your back yard starting next year
Previously, the decision was left to localities.
‘Make our community safer’: Three of Del. Joshua Cole’s bills are bound for Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk
One bill would use Fredericksburg as a model for gun buyback programs statewide.
Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Referendum comes amid series of legal challenges, court rulings that have created uncertainty about the election’s legality.
Legislature considers shifting power line costs from residents to data centers
Proposed measures could shift costs away from consumers to the data center industry.
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.
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