Virginia has numerous forests, but exactly how many acres of trees does it have?The Department of Forestry is close to answering that question by finalizing its forest and urban tree canopy plan.

Virginia’s 1st Congressional District will present one of this year's starkest tests for Democratic attempts to turn their message into a winning campaign issue, as Shannon Taylor tries to overcome Rob Wittman's deep experience and down-to-earth reputation with allegations of greed.

A state law designed to punish law enforcement officers for abusing automated license plate readers has led to charges in two Virginia localities. But one legislator thinks more reforms are needed.

Republican leaders in Virginia say it's time to do something about the skyrocketing price of gas because of the war in Iran: suspend the gas tax. They're asking for Governor Abigail Spanberger to call a special session and suspend the gas tax for 90 days.

It’s been thirty years since a California clergyman coined the term ecotherapy. It refers to the power of nature connection to promote good mental health and a conservation ethic. Now, a Virginia woman is spreading the word with a new book. Sandy Hausman spoke with her and filed this report.

The authority’s executive director says local partners have a “ethical obligation” to protect information about the project, including its corporate parent company.

A NextEra vice president spoke before lawmakers in Richmond Tuesday. And questions about the company’s involvement in Florida politics stood out.

A theater company from Peru will perform a version of Hamlet, featuring eight actors with Down syndrome, blending their own experiences with the words and scenes from Shakespeare.

As the hometown newspaper cut staff and TV stations left one small Virginia town, a website appeared touting a new, trusted source of local news. But the who, what, when, where and why of it have baffled residents.

The governor's new energy plan includes language about the social cost of carbon emissions.