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“And make no mistake about it, these standards are high. And if you don’t want to meet these standards, Virginia may not be the place for you,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said of her new data center plan.
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The midterm elections are now underway in Virginia – as one of the nation’s longest early voting periods kicks off today. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and more from this week in state government and politics. -
The governor also said those gaining citizenship were doing so as the country was facing an "array of challenges." -
A recent report shows the stretch from Virginia’s southwest corner to the Blue Ridge mountains and along the North Carolina line needs about 4,200 new registered nurses. -
Incumbent members of Congress usually have a fundraising advantage over challengers. But one candidate is flipping the script. -
When Charlottesville’s chief of police took office in January of 2023, he made a reduction in gun violence a priority. From 2024 to 2025 the city saw a 51% decrease, but the problem persists. -
This week, Floyd County is hosting 30 artists who are spending the week outside, painting scenes in the Floyd Plein Air Biennial. -
Montpelier is planning a unique display of patriotism Thursday. Sandy Hausman reports on how 1,100 elementary school children will create a living flag. -
Tuesday night, more than 100 community members turned out to implore state officials to consider health risks and pollution history as they decide whether to issue Northrop Grumman a permit to begin manufacturing in Waynesboro. -
Mail ballots come with instructions on how to track the ballot. But if you’d like to fill out your mail in ballot and drop it off in person, that’s an option too. -
Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued a new state of emergency that will help Virginia’s farmers and agricultural producers bring in hay. The move is in direct response to ongoing drought conditions seen across much of the state this year.
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