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5 days ago · The next census will gather more racial, ethnic information BY: Tim Henderson - November 27, 2024 The U.S. Census Bureau and a growing number of states are starting to gather more detailed information about Americans’ race and ethnicity, a change some advocates of the process say will allow people to choose identities …
After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA …
6 days ago · • “After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How Trump’s looming border policy could impact Virginia immigrants”—VCU Capital News Service/Virginian-Pilot • “Roanoke police remove white supremacist banner from interstate overpass.”—
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Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
Sep 6, 2024 · Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the nation’s first Black female governor.
More Virginia localities consider voting system changes
Nov 13, 2024 · After Arlington County successfully adopted and implemented Virginia’s first ranked choice voting general election earlier this month, more localities are considering reforming their voting options. Leaders in Albemarle County and the cities of Fairfax and Newport News are considering ranked choice voting, which allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, for city council […]
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Aug 28, 2024 · Outcome of 5th District GOP primary unchanged after further review of ballots BY: Markus Schmidt - August 28, 2024 State Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, remains the winner in a highly contested GOP primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, following an unexpected additional review of ballots from five of the district’s 24 localities almost one month after a full recount that did ...
13 things to watch in the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session
Jan 10, 2024 · Last July, researchers with the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission reported that Virginia schools received 14% less state funding than the 50-state average, equal to roughly $1,900 less per student.. Policymakers are expected to consider changing the state’s existing funding formula, which is based on the staffing needs of each school division, to a formula ...
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Nov 11, 2024 · These competitive Va. races could play a key role in battle for Congress and more headlines BY: Staff Report - November 6, 2024 • “Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress.”—Associated Press • “Richmond voter precinct chief removed from polling location after ballot issues.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Is casino gambling coming to ...
The first bills of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly have dropped ...
Nov 20, 2023 · In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly under Democratic control voted to gradually raise the state minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $12 an hour over the course of three years. That legislation also provided for further increases of the minimum to $13.50 in 2025 and $15 in 2026 if the General Assembly again voted to approve them by July 1, 2024.