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Virginia Legislative Black Caucus announces new leadership team

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus has announced its executive leadership team for the 2026-28 term, naming Del. Luke Torian as chair.

Spanberger inaugural committee unveils weekend event schedule

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s inaugural committee has released the schedule for the Commonwealth’s upcoming inauguration weekend, set for Jan. 16-18.

Odie Donald calls for transparency and upgrades

Over his first 100 days at City Hall, Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald says he has seen a fragmented system for tracking government financial data.

What will Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He’s not ready to tell

Almost from the moment that Glenn Youngkin became Virginia’s governor four years ago, the political world has wondered what’s next for a Republican who seemed to keep one foot in the MAGA movement and the other in the party’s traditional …

Petersburg’s yes, Richmond’s no

This week, job seekers will line up at a Downtown Richmond hotel for work tied to a casino that will not be built in Richmond.

Casino holding job fair downtown

Live! Casino Virginia will hold a job fair Thursday, Dec. 18 in downtown Richmond as it prepares for the opening of its temporary gaming facility in Petersburg.

Jones secures Democratic nomination for Hashmi’s Senate seat

Michael Jones, a former Richmond City Council member and state delegate, won the Democratic firehouse primary Sunday and will fill the Senate seat being vacated by Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi.

Firehouse primary set to fill House District 77 seat

A firehouse primary is set for Sunday, Dec. 14, to fill the House of Delegates seat left vacant by Michael Jones’ election to the state Senate.

Rally calls for end to U.S. involvement in Venezuela

The sounds of anti-war chants and speeches echoed around Maggie Walker Memorial Plaza on Saturday afternoon as Richmond activists rallied against the U.S.’ military strikes on boats in Venezuela and any potential escalation into war.

Fritz Sassine named director of Division of Legislative Automated Systems

Fritz Sassine has been named director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems at Capitol Square in Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly announced.

School Board seeks interim 6th district representative

The 6th District seat on the Richmond School Board will soon have a new occupant, at least temporarily, as the board begins the search to fill the vacancy left by Shonda Harris-Muhammed’s resignation effective Dec. 31.

Kamala Harris to appear in Richmond to discuss ‘107 Days’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Richmond on Feb. 2 for a conversation inspired by her bestselling book, “107 Days.”

SCC taps former journalist Greg Weatherford as communications director

Greg Weatherford has been named the communications director for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He replaces Andy Farmer, who retired this year.

Chamber outlines decadelong business strategy

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce unveiled its long-term economic strategy, Blueprint Virginia 2035, during the 2025 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on International Trade, presenting the plan to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger.

Spanberger picks Candi King as Secretary of the Commonwealth

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday named Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next Secretary of the Commonwealth, choosing a lawmaker and longtime community advocate to oversee constituent services and state board appointments in the incoming administration.