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Vice mayor seeks DOJ probe as Purcellville power struggle spills into Virginia legislature

Nett issued a formal response to House Bill 505, introduced by Delegate John McAuliff, arguing the measure would overturn existing state law and prevent large numbers of Virginians from participating in local…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor

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Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia to mandate bar and restaurant drink to food ratios in 2026

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RICHMOND, VA – Legislation introduced in the 2026 General Assembly session seeks to adjust Virginia’s longstanding rules that determine how much food restaurants must sell compared to alcohol to maintain a mixed-beverage…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia bill removes mandatory minimum sentences for rape and child pornography convictions

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RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would eliminate mandatory minimum prison terms for several serious sex offenses, including rape and child pornography production, giving judges greater discretion…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia delegate moves to ban state’s official Confederate-themed license plates

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RICHMOND, VA – A Virginia lawmaker is seeking to end the state’s issuance of special license plates honoring the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. House Bill 1344,…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia GOP blasts Governor Abigail Spanberger over first actions in office

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RICHMOND, VA – The Republican Party of Virginia sharply criticized newly inaugurated Governor Abigail Spanberger, accusing her of breaking campaign promises and embracing what it called “radical” partisan policies. In a statement…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia Takes First Step to Eradicate Columbus Day, Replace it With Indigenous Peoples Day

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RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would officially rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing Native Americans alongside the state’s existing Yorktown Victory Day observance. House…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia lawmakers move to ban sales of assault firearms and ‘large-capacity’ magazines

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RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would outlaw the future sale, manufacture, and transfer of assault firearms and high-capacity magazines statewide beginning in July 2026.…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia lawmakers propose new local sales tax under Governor Spanberger

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RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would give all counties and cities the power to levy an additional local sales and use tax—subject to voter…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia bill proposes 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition as new governor takes charge

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RICHMOND, VA – A new measure introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would impose an 11% excise tax on the retail sale of firearms and ammunition, directing the revenue to support…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia bill proposes permanent daylight saving time pending federal approval

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RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would move the Commonwealth to year-round daylight saving time, ending the biannual clock changes that shift residents between standard and daylight…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia bill proposes $15 minimum wage by 2029 with annual inflation adjustments

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RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal filed for the 2026 legislative session would raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029 and establish automatic annual increases tied to inflation beginning…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia moves forward to ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

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Virginia bill would restrict law enforcement from wearing facial coverings while on duty RICHMOND, VA – A measure introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly would prohibit most…

January 20, 2026

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Virginia man thought he won hundreds then learned it was $100K

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Virginia Beach man stuns family with $100K Powerball win he thought was pocket change VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Dennis Baker figured he had picked up a few hundred bucks when he checked…

January 19, 2026

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Unhappy Gilmore? Virginia Haines Emerges as Key Opponent to Once Powerful Ocean GOP Chairman

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veteran former Ocean County Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines has emerged as a leading challenger to embattled Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore ahead of the party’s leadership election…

January 19, 2026

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Food Lion customer wins $1M in annual Virginia Lottery raffle

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Madison couple claims $1 million Virginia Lottery New Year’s Raffle prize Madison, VA — A Virginia couple kicked off the new year with a life-changing surprise after learning they were holding one…

January 13, 2026

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Woman finds forgotten ticket worth $100K in Virginia

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Dinwiddie woman uncovers forgotten $100000 Virginia Lottery ticket Dinwiddie, VA — A Virginia woman’s decision to scratch off some forgotten lottery tickets weeks after buying them led to a $100,000 surprise. Stephanie…

January 13, 2026

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Five Virginia Lottery players ring in New Year $1 million richer

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Five $1 million winning tickets drawn in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle Richmond, VA – Virginia kicked off the new year by making five lucky players instant millionaires, with winning tickets drawn…

January 6, 2026

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Virginia arrest ends manhunt in triple deadly shooting outside Temple Hills banquet hall

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TEMPLE HILLS, Md. – A 39-year-old man from Landover has been taken into custody in Virginia following a fatal shooting outside a Temple Hills banquet hall that left three men dead early…

January 5, 2026

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Teen killed, passengers injured in high-speed crash on First Court Road in Virginia Beach

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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A 17-year-old driver was killed and two passengers were injured in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning on First Court Road, police said. According to the Virginia Beach…

January 3, 2026

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