Women represent half of the U.S. But they sometimes lack clout in budget and tax talks
Last year, when 31% of state lawmakers nationwide were women, they held about 30% of the seats on committees overseeing taxes ...
Democrats ditch Youngkin’s tax plan, propose $1 billion in rebates instead
Virginia Democrats have slammed the brakes on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s push for tax cuts, rejecting most of his budget proposals ...
Sen. Warner says Trump removal of security for officials is "all about retribution"
Sen. Mark Warner said President Trump's decision to remove security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and ...
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Virginia Democrats offer $1 billion in rebates via new budget
In these uncertain times, this committee is different. We work together," President of the Senate Democrat Louise Lucas said.
Richmond’s first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
Current and former Virginia leaders are recalling the first Black mayor of Richmond for his trailblazing career and lifetime ...
Democrats are in trouble and a provocative analysis offers ideas to repair the party
A tough new assessment says the Democratic Party needs to reassess the loss of support among groups of voters it has long taken for granted.
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Three Interesting Bills: Immigration, National Guard Deployment and Labeling Pork
More than 1,000 bills are filed for General Assembly consideration each year. In this weekly series, the Virginia Mercury takes a look at a few of lawmakers’ 2025 proposals that might ...
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Hundreds say farewell to Henry Marsh, a Richmond icon
Henry Marsh's funeral at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Henrico County was an occasion for warm memories and -- on the first ...
Virginia’s aging population is growing. Advocates say the state needs to better prepare.
Virginia’s over-60 population is projected to grow by nearly 70% by 2050 — meaning many more young Virginians may become caregivers for aging relatives. Advocates are backing legislation in the ...
Bill targeting APCO rates passes House committee
Legislation aimed at helping Virginians facing big electric bills month after month still has a chance to become law now that it has passed through a committee in the Virginia House of Delegates. "The ...
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Gov. Youngkin and Grassroots Score Massive Victory for Homeschooling
Homeschool families celebrate a victory after the Virginia state Senate backs away from a bill that threatens religious ...
Va. Senate agrees that Richard Bland College should be independent; measure moves to House
The smooth passage of the legislation through the state Senate could possibly be repeated when the House of Delegates takes a look at it ...