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WEB3 days ago · Virginia Mercury covers the commonwealth's biggest issues from a team of veteran journalists. Read about Richmond's participatory budget, pollution and lightning strikes, Trump and abortion rights, and more.
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · Virginia Mercury is a nonprofit news organization that covers state and national politics, policy, environment, health and more. Read the latest stories on topics such as the Mountain Valley Pipeline, student loans, housing, climate and COVID-19.
As early voting starts in Virginia, political parties rally their bases
WEB5 hours ago · With the Sep. 20 kick-off of the 45-day early voting period, Virginians have the option to vote in person until Nov. 2 at their local election offices or send absentee ballots by mail. This marks a turning point in campaign season, as both parties ramp up rallies and events to energize their bases.
Virginia Pridefest returns this weekend and more state headlines
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Virginia Pridefest returns this weekend and more state headlines. The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) •”School districts in Virginia, Maryland see spate of social media threats.”—. NBC4. • “Virginia man gets 6 months, ordered to pay $2K for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot.”—. WSET.
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WEBSamantha Willis is a veteran journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Virginia Mercury, an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy. She joined the Mercury in 2023 and oversees the editorial team, commentary submissions, and content strategy.
Same-day voter registration is coming to Virginia. Here’s how it’ll ...
WEBJul 13, 2022 · Virginia will allow voters to register and vote on Election Day in November 2022, a change from the previous deadline of Oct. 17. Learn about the benefits, challenges and controversies of this new law, and how to cast a provisional ballot if you register late.
Where do Virginia congressional candidates in key districts stand …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · As Election Day draws closer, The Mercury asked candidates in four key Virginia congressional races — Districts 2, 7, 9 and 10 — to share their views and policy plans on the issues that most impact the commonwealth, and reviewed their positions on their campaign websites, social media pages, and in other media.
The first bills of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly have dropped ...
WEBNov 20, 2023 · Virginia Mercury covers the first bills filed for the 2024 session, which include constitutional amendments on abortion, felon voting rights and property tax exemption, as well as minimum wage increases, assault weapons ban and Clean Cars repeal. Read the details and background of these …
Mid-session update: what’s still alive and what’s dead (or on the …
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · The Virginia General Assembly’s 2023 session is a work in progress. (Graham Moomaw/Virginia Mercury) Virginia lawmakers aren’t agreeing on much these days, but 93 of 100 members of the House of Delegates could at least find common ground on which Virginia pony is the best pony. “It is time the Commonwealth pony up, and give Chincoteague ...
After months of wrangling, Virginia has a budget deal. What’s in it?
WEBJun 1, 2022 · The Virginia General Assembly has reached a compromise on a two-year budget of $59.7 billion, with tax relief, gun violence prevention and education funding among the key provisions. The budget also includes a 10 percent raise for state employees and teachers, a partial repeal of the grocery tax and lab schools.