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Virginia Mercury
- If passed, this bill would strengthen protections for Virginia renters exposed to mold
Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, wants to strengthen tenant protection laws for renters whose living conditions include mold. Price pitched a bill to do so in 2025, and it is due to be deliberated again in the upcoming 2027 legislative session. The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act already requires landlords to try to prevent
- Commentary: Virginia should do much more to curb PFAS pollution in our waters
Clean water is not simply a resource. It is the foundation of our health, our culture and our identity. For the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Virginia’s rivers, wetlands and landscapes are living connections to our ancestors and to the generations who will come after us. They sustain fish and wildlife, support our traditions and remind us
- What happened to Virginia’s 10–1 redistricting effort in 2026 and more headlines
• “What happened to Virginia’s 10–1 redistricting effort in 2026?” — VPM • “Early voting surges in Virginia ahead of congressional midterms.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia State Police targets dangerous driving on Interstate 81.” — WCYB • “’The fight is on, but help is on the way’: Virginia launches health insurance savings program.” —
- Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds
WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual health insurance plans rose to $9,804 on average,
- Va. Sen. Louise Lucas, six others indicted in federal cannabis corruption case
State Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats, was indicted on federal racketeering, marijuana distribution and money laundering conspiracy charges, with prosecutors alleging she used her legislative influence to protect and enrich a cannabis business she co-owns. Lucas, 82, surrendered to authorities, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a news
Charlottesville Tomorrow
- After residents speak out, Gordonsville votes to end ICE contract
"We are getting a lot of material benefits from the agreement, but they're at the cost of some really profound human rights," one resident said. The post After residents speak out, Gordonsville votes to end ICE contract appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Thousands of Virginians with past felony convictions are now eligible to vote, but might not realize it
All Virginians with felony convictions are now automatically granted voting rights upon release from prison, except for those with convictions of murder, voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. The post Thousands of Virginians with past felony convictions are now eligible to vote, but might not realize it appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- ‘Aquí Estamos:’ Meet the farmworkers who help feed central Virginia
An upcoming photography exhibition in Nelson County will share the stories and experiences of local immigrant farmworkers, in their own words. The post ‘Aquí Estamos:’ Meet the farmworkers who help feed central Virginia appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Gordonsville Town Council candidates agree EMS wait times must improve, diverge on how to tackle affordability challenges in Q&A
Nick Paxton said the town should make better use of services and resources it already has, and Mary "Cyd" Black says the town needs more affordable housing. The post Gordonsville Town Council candidates agree EMS wait times must improve, diverge on how to tackle affordability challenges in Q&A appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- For 10th and Page residents, their history is at stake. For developers building student housing, it’s math
Charlottesville's zoning code incentivizes developers to build student housing in downtown neighborhoods, with fewer opportunities for community input. The post For 10th and Page residents, their history is at stake. For developers building student housing, it’s math appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Virginia Public Radio
- New location for Virginia Public Radio stories
We are sunsetting the Virginia Public Radio website and stories will no longer be published on this site as of January 28, 2026. Reporting by Virginia Public Radio contributors and partners continues. We invite you to check out our latest stories published here.
- As suspected National Guard shooter faces trial this spring, a local Afghan veteran reflects
Amid deportations, visa processing freezes, and the forthcoming trial of an Afghan refugee suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers, an Afghan man living in Central Virginia reflects on his time helping U.S. Special Forces and where his allegiances lie. Christine Kueter spoke with him.
- Virginia Democrats working towards efforts to make voting easier
Until recently, Virginia was a state where voters had to have a reason to vote early. Now, as Michael Pope reports, the General Assembly is debating ways to make voting easier.
- A new push to study Atlantic menhaden population in the Chesapeake Bay
For decades anglers, scientists, conservationists and commercial fishermen have debated whether an Atlantic menhaden industrial fishing fleet is fishing sustainably in the Chesapeake Bay. But without solid data, fishing continues. This year, there are several new pushes to get those numbers, as Pamela D’Angelo reports.
- An assault weapons ban clears one hurdle in the Virginia Senate
Members of the state Senate are considering a bill that would ban the purchase or sale of assault weapons in Virginia. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.