If approved, implementation will start in 2028-2029 with a single increase in cut scores.
After criticism, Virginia proposes two-year delay in raising school standards
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Virginia localities raise $119M for school construction through targeted sales tax
Lawmakers advanced proposals this year to give counties and cities statewide the option to levy the tax.
Virginia House, Senate to meet Monday as budget deadline inches closer
State budget negotiators reportedly reach tentative, unofficial deal.
Senate budget proposal keeps data center sales tax exemption, adds new tax for industry
Proposal adds a tiered tax for the industry that targets diesel generators and would generate $1.8 billion for the state.
Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide.
COLUMN: Thank you to the professor who has been taking my calls for almost 30 years
University of Mary Washington political scientist Stephen Farnsworth is retiring from the classroom.
‘It’s outrageous’: Spanberger navigates budget fight, Democratic unrest six months into governorship
Of late, she has dealt with criticism from within her own party.
Region’s worst drought in 18 years continues
Little hope for short term relief.
New House budget strips environmental standards for data centers, creates commission instead
Updated spending plan, supported by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, no longer includes environmental standards data centers would need to meet in order to be exempted from the state’s sales and use tax.
Some Virginians with past felonies can apply to seal their records, starting next month
Advocates and lawmakers say record sealing will help people overcome housing and employment barriers.
U.S. Sen. Warner: Data centers shouldn’t drive up energy costs for consumers
Lawmaker and former Virginia governor: There are more than 600 data centers in the state, making it the “data center capital of the world.”
Virginia joins lawsuit to block EPA rollback of emission standards
President Donald Trump is ordering those stricter regulations to be halted and to be replaced with previous standards that were less stringent.
Power couple? What Dominion and NextEra Energy’s proposed merger means for Virginia
The companies are proposing a temporary $2.25 billion bill credit for Dominion customers once deal is officially closed.
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession.
Spanberger vetoes bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain
Vetoes follow what Senate Majority leader Scott Surovell described as a ‘total rewrite’ via proposed amendments.
Bills become laws: A sampling of Fredericksburg-area lawmakers’ state legislation
Here are some local measures that have been signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Fredericksburg-area elected officials react to redistricting ruling
A sampling of opinions from those who represent the region.
Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place
Groundbreaking ruling upholds lower court’s decision and caps monthslong legal fight with national implications.
Gov. Spanberger signs wetlands, PFAS and flooding bills
Many of the bills signed into law expand the state’s existing environmental protections and climate resilience efforts.
Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections
New laws require stronger identity verification, expanded background screenings and optional audio, video recording during rides.
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