Longleaf is a crucial part of Virginia’s natural and economic heritage, arguably more so than tobacco, state officials say.
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The governor had allies in the veto, including the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys, whose members prosecute these cases.
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Tribal Nations in Virginia are trying to stop development just outside Richmond at the historical birthplace of Powhatan.
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A measles outbreak spreading through Buckingham County has infected at least 17 people as of Thursday, prompting health officials to warn that additional cases are likely still unidentified, and highlighting childhood vaccination gaps across parts of Central Virginia.
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Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on the National Park Service to bring back discontinued educational materials. It's the latest fight over how to interpret history.
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Virginia Democrats are butting heads over vetoes and the state budget. Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
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“We terminated a lot of federal jobs that were unnecessary," President Donald Trump said. "And they don’t like me for doing it, but a year later they like me cause they have a much better job.”
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its first projections for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season Thursday. Officials say now is the time to prepare for the fast-approaching season.
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