Legislative updates:
The General Assembly has gone home; now it’s the governor’s turn By Brandon Jarvis
From artificial intelligence to zoos, here's what happened to some of the key bills in Richmond - Cardinal News By Cardinal News staff
Another no-budget adjournment. Aren’t we used to that already? • Virginia Mercury By Bob Lewis
Parents react to proposed bill that would impact how January 6, 2021 is taught By Kaira Willis
Data center bills dominated this year’s General Assembly. Here’s what passed. • Virginia Mercury By Shannon Heckt
Retail market for recreational weed passes Virginia General Assembly By Dean Mirshahi
New legislation will make it easier for faith groups to build affordable housing By Toby Cox
Virginia bill would create mattress recycling program, add fee to new purchases By Alexia Stanbridge
Is it time for Virginia to cut back on studies and commissions? Lawmakers are weighing it. • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline
A Tumultuous Finish to the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Regular Session — The Family Foundation
Party Unity on Legislative Issues By VPAP.ORG
Party Unity in General Assembly Votes By VPAP.ORG
Rally Virginia hosts 'Rally Radar Live' featuring federal and state officials there to discuss current legislative issues and answer questions.
Virginia Government updates:
Republican congressional districts hold early voting edge in redistricting referendum | WRIC ABC 8News By Tyler Englander
Public audit of 12 of our communities tells us about how responsive they are to information requests from the public - Cardinal News By Cardinal News staff
Current congressional map follows mountains. The proposed one doesn't. Should that matter? - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Republicans rally against Redistricting Referendum at Rockingham Co. Fairgrounds By Ryan Hartnett
No, Senator. Virginia Does Not Require Photo ID To Vote — Kerry: By Kerry Dougherty
Spanberger announces additional board appointments | WRIC ABC 8News By Alex Roever
Illegal Alien Allegedly Groped Female Students in Fairfax County By Virginia Allen
ODU shooter re-enrolled under Virginia law that bans criminal history questions By Erin Holly
ODU is asking students to divulge their criminal histories following campus shooting By Ryan Murphy
The number of ICE detainees in the Roanoke jail more than tripled last year - Cardinal News By Samantha Verrilli
Virginia - Illegal Alien Crimes By Restoration News
States seek to unmask federal immigration agents | AP News By David A. Lieb
Fairfax leaders oppose Tysons casino approved by Virginia lawmakers - Axios Washington D.C. By Cuneyt Dil
Lawmakers launch caucus to save Virginia's NASCAR tracks - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno
Progress for the James River at the 2026 General Assembly - James River Association By jravirginia
Articles, News, & Quotes:
Xi Van Fleet: Tearing Down Statues is about Communist Replacement
Russia apprehends former Salem man at sea, sentences him to 5 years in prison - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Lego to double Chesterfield workforce to 900 by end of year By Josh Janney
FCC approves merger of local TV owners Nexstar and Tegna | AP News By David Bauder
Rare earth mineral production at center of pilot project involving Virginia Tech - Cardinal News By Tad Dickens
2.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Central Virginia | WRIC ABC 8News By Ryan Nadeau & Jessie Nguyen
History, Tradition, & the 250th Anniversary of Independence:
Manassas National Battlefield lands on endangered public lands list | Prince William | insidenova.com By Sebastien Kraft
New statue in, old state song out: 10 more things the General Assembly did this year - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey (new statue referred to is of Booker T. Washington)
Beyond the cardinal numbers: Have you heard about the state bird? - Cardinal News By Abby Steketee
Dispatch from 1776: Continental Navy sent to defend Virginia; it unexpectedly raids the Bahamas instead - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Podcast on Richmond museum exhibit about dissent during the American Revolution - Cardinal News By Dutchie Jessee
'We the People' exhibit at VMHC is part of extensive programming for America's 250th birthday By Tim Wenzell
How well do you really know America’s founding? By America 250 Made in Virginia
Hillsdale College's Marxism Quiz
The Constitution, Bill of Rights, & Liberty:
Virginia's impending 'assault firearm' ban is logically and constitutionally dubious By Jacob Sullum
UMW hosts 'Braver Angels' debate about the effect of social media on democracy - Fredericksburg Free Press By Rick Horner
Supreme Court To Decide If Elections End On Election Day By Shawn Fleetwood
SCOTUS Delivers 9–0 for Pastor in Free Speech Case By Fred Lucas
Judges weigh religious freedom vs. workplace protections in Liberty lawsuit By Allison Mullet
Noncitizens On Voter Rolls In A County Show Need For SAVE Act By Jeffrey Shapiro
Ohio, Indiana Approve Bills Banning Ranked-Choice Voting By Shawn Fleetwood
