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Virginia’s economy is on track to contract by the end of 2025, and new numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed the U.S. economy declined in the first quarter of 2025.

Charlottesville’s public school system is celebrating today after learning it was chosen to take possession of a 14-acre site that had been used by the Federal Executive Institute. The Trump administration canceled that program and declared the property surplus – eligible for takeover by a local educational institution. The University of Virginia also applied, despite pleas from the school board that it not compete for the property. Sandy Hausman has more on that story.

Virginia’s Indoor Clean Air Act brought protection to patrons and workers in restaurants, clubs and most work places.But, due to an exemption, gaming centers and casinos are not covered.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering about a hundred bills that are on his desk right now, and his deadline to take action is at the end of the week. One bill guarantees a right to contraception.

When Governor Youngkin replaced a vocal supporter of Trump Administration views about diversity, equity and inclusion on UVA’s Board of Visitors, some thought that signaled support for a more cooperative approach. Now, however, the Department of Justice appears to be holding the university’s feet to the fire.

Seven months after Hurricane Helene ripped apart the New River shoreline, what’s changed inside the New River Trail State Park? One addition is a new birding trail along a portion of the park in Wythe County, where visitors can explore the sights and sounds of springtime.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is expected to make several key environmental decisions this week.

Rabbits are prolific – but their babies are also at risk. Hundreds of them end up at the Wildlife Center of Virginia each spring. Sandy Hausman reports on how to tell when young rabbits are in need of care and what you can do to help.

More than a thousand people packed an auditorium in Charlottesville over the weekend – hoping to hear from their congressman, but Republican John McGuire was a no-show. Still, members of the audience went on stage to ask him questions.

John Reid doubled down on his intention to stay in the 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s race despite calls from some in his party to step down.