Virginia Assembly

2 weeks ago

As GA session prepares to wrap, Del. Katrina Callsen pushing for healthcare protections, ICE limitations

Heading toward a March 14 General Assembly session "sine die", Charlottesville Delegate Katrina Callsen says she still has 21 of 24 bills she's sponsoring in play.

2 weeks ago

University BOV reform on a long and winding GA journey

Some form of reform is likely to be passed by this year's General Assembly on University Board of Visitors appointments and terms, but the House and Senate have some wide gaps in bills they've passed.

3 weeks ago

AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday

Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).

3 weeks ago

Del. Laufer touts more school funds in budget, including study of eliminating LCI funding formula

55th District Delegate Amy Laufer (D-Albemarle) said she hopes the Virginia Senate keeps a budget provision of $400-million in flexible funding.

4 weeks ago

Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4

The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.

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LaGuardia crash and closure affecting flights to and from CHO

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1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, UVA

Chief Justice John Roberts to be awarded Jefferson Foundation Medal

PBS television host Henry Louis Gates Jr. and architect Jeanne Gang will also be honored April 14 at the Rotunda by the foundation for their contributions in their fields of law.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...