1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (659+ words) When the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality reviews permits for proposed projects that would impact water, air, or land, the agency must consider whether projects would be in or near environmental justice communities, areas that are low-income or whose residents…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1088+ words) An extended grace period, a statewide diversion program and other measures aim to help renters stay in their home. Tamiaka Bryant has rebuilt her life from scratch before. She doesn’t want to have to do it again. Originally from North…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (547+ words) Hashmi proposes 64 questions for the energy titans to answer, detailing the purpose and structure of the planned merger and its effect on customers In a letter sent to the State Corporation Commission this week, Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi urged the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (886+ words) The additional funding comes as the commission broadens its research, public engagement and work toward recommendations on the long-term impacts of university-led displacement of Black communities. Funding approved by Virginia lawmakers in the new state budget paves the way for…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (738+ words) Virginia’s new two-year budget earmarks millions to help offset current and forthcoming federal funding changes to healthcare and social services. It also accomplished a bipartisan multi-year effort to fund cancer screenings for firefighters. Studies show that firefighters are at higher…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (76+ words) • “Virginia GA told to expect governor’s budget amendments by midnight Friday.” — Cville Right Now • “Menhaden firms deny pressuring Virginia legislators.” — National Fisherman • “15 sites added to Virginia Landmarks Register.” — Cardinal News • “’Road Sharks’ are back with 11K citations, warnings in Fairfax County…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (64+ words) by Staff Report, Virginia Mercury June 19, 2026 • “Virginia budget leaders reach ‘agreement in principle’ for deal.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How Virginia’s recreational marijuana plan could impact hemp farmers.” — WTVR • “DOJ challenges Virginia laws restricting officer face coverings, ICE agreements.” — NBC 4 • “Virginia Beach…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (80+ words) by Staff Report, Virginia Mercury June 17, 2026 • “Speaker Scott says Sen. Lucas has sparked ‘civil war’ among Democrats over budget.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Drawing a line in the sand against more data centers in Northern Virginia.” — WTOP News • “Virginia Sen. Lucas talks…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (80+ words) • “Kaine, Warner question nuclear safeguards in US-Iran agreement.” — 13 News Now • “Proposed rate hike could increase water bills in Hopewell and Prince George County.” — WTVR • “State Central Committee votes to nullify results of Lynchburg Firehouse Primary.” — WDBJ 7 • “Microsoft’s clean energy reversal…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1825+ words) “My toilet is leaking and draining all over my floor. In the master bedroom, with an odor,” Park’s Edge resident Lanika Hester emailed to her property manager at 9:55 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. A foul-smelling substance — maybe sewage? — was spewing…...