Federal judge orders widespread voting rights restoration for Virginians by @deanmirshahi.bsky.social www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

BREAKING: Tazewell judge rules against Virginia Democrats' redistricting amendment www.vpm.org/generalassem...

The Virginia Senate is debating setting the date for the redistricting amendment. there's a lot of legal arguments that are coming up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkUt...

Youngkin pardoned Fairfax police officer in 2023 shooting, attorney says www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Attorney General Jones, Governor Spanberger flex powers on Day 1 www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Here are the 10 executive orders Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Day 1 www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Abigail Spanberger is now the 75th Governor of Virginia and the first woman to serve in the office

WATCH: Inaugural interviews with Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Watch our live coverage of the 2026 Virginia Inauguration here www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH8-...

Abigail Spanberger is breaking long-held inauguration traditions by my WAMU colleague Margaret Barthel www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Federal judge rules Dominion can resume work on Virginia Beach offshore wind farm www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

The Virginia Senate (and now the whole General Assembly) approves the text of an abortion/reproductive healthcare amendment for voters. Technically the referendum date still needs to be set

The Senate of Virginia is currently debating four proposed constitutional amendments on abortion, marriage equality, the automatic restoration of rights, and mid-decade redistricting www.youtube.com/watch?v=whv7...

HB415 - Designates the pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba) as the official state fruit lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

Roundup: 2026 inauguration weekend events www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Renovations to the Governor's offices in Virginia are going to keep incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger out of that space for "the next few weeks," a Department of General Services spokesperson tells me.

From @jahd.bsky.social: Votes on four constitutional amendments on abortion, voting rights, marriage equality and mid-decade redistricting were the opening act of the 2026 legislative session for the Virginia General Assembly. The state Senate is expected to pass the amendments later this week.

In his final joint address, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin paints the picture of a Virginia that is “stronger than she has ever been.” General Assembly Democrats disagree. via @jahd.bsky.social #VApol #generalassembly #Virginia

Virginians will be able to see a proposed congressional map by Jan 30, say the chairs of the legislature’s elections committees. This would come before an April referendum on redistricting here.

For those of those wondering if the redistricting amendment (if it passes again) will be heard alongside the others, here is an answer: Senate Caucus Chair Mamie Locke has filed a bill setting the referendum for Nov 3 for the voting rights amendment lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence apnews.com/article/publ...

Dog attacks persist in Virginia prisons despite 2024 law change • Virginia Mercury virginiamercury.com/2025/12/11/d...

While reporting this story, I asked Senator Mamie Locke about a court putting a hold on TX's maps. She predicted - correctly - that SCOTUS would uphold the maps

A couple of days ago I looked at what the 25 elections/uncertainty nationwide means for redistricting. Spoiler: not much. VA dems wanted to keep options open for this kind of situation vpm.org/generalassem...

Sen. Mark Warner has a list of endorsements for his releeection bid - all but three Democratic members of the 2026 General Assembly are backing him. I see Sen. Danica Roem Missing, as well as Delegates Cia Price and Sam Rasoul. www.markwarnerva.com/endorsements/

Youngkin said executives advising him on how many taxes the economy will generate are "cautiously optimistic." It comes days after the VA House and Senate's money committees heard that the commonwealth could need to dip into a one-time surplus to cover projected expenses. www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...

Really enjoyed this week's episode of the Virginia Press Room with Liz Crampton of Politico, Michael Martz of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Keyris Manzanares of @vpm.org www.vpm.org/vapressroom

VCU changed scholarship for descendants of the enslaved to align with anti-DEI policies Great work by my colleague Megan Pauly www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...

Virginia's giving $1.2 million to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit's US subsidiary where it manufactures night vision tech in Roanoke, +$300k for a performance based grant. Elbit produces drones it calls "the primary platform of the IDF in counter-terror" ops www.elbitsystems.com/autonomous/a...

Gov-Elect Spanberger wants the University of Virginia to pause its search for a president until she can appoint the rest of the board. Democrats in the Virginia Senate didn't confirm a number of Governor Glenn Youngkin's nominees. And the new Prez would replace Jim Ryan, who Trump admin pushed out.

"We saw a little wave, but we didn't see this doggone tsunami," Speaker of the HoD Don Scott said this morning. Looks like the special masters that drew the political maps might've seen something like it coming.

Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press. More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:

Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority www.vpm.org/elections/20...

Follow here for VPM's unofficial results in the race for governor www.vpm.org/elections/20...

VA's got to spend $3.2 bn more on Medicaid than it has currently budgeted over the next 3 years, according to a DMAS document I obtained. $410 mn this year (FY26), $1.1 bn in FY27, $1.7 bn in FY28. This isn't HR1 related, but its another cost that piles onto federal changes

How this week's elections in Virginia became about ... everything. By your four favorite public radio reporters @margaretbarthel.bsky.social @theshabomb.com @bradkutner.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...

Virginia Senate votes to propose redistricting amendment www.vpm.org/generalassem...

DEVELOPING: Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft by @jahd.bsky.social #VApol #generalassembly

Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft www.vpm.org/generalassem...

After @bethabeyer.bsky.social investigation, Office of Attorney General data refutes Miyares’ chief campaign claim cardinalnews.org/2025/10/28/a...

Here it is, folks. In the procedural resolution for what can be considered in Virginia's meeting this week "joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to reapportionment or redistricting may be offered." lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

Judge sides with disenfranchised voters in challenge to Virginia's felony voting laws | Courthouse News Service @joedodson16 www.courthousenews.com/judge-sides-...

"For every meal that food banks distribute, SNAP provides nine. There is simply no way that we can make up significant gaps or losses to that program" www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...

John Reid is promoting a debate with an "AI" version of his opponent, Ghazala Hashmi. Another time Reid has appears to have used AI is this alterted image from a June interview I did with Hashmi x.com/JohnReid4VA/...

BREAKING: The University of Virginia has become the fifth school to reject the "Compact for Academic Excellence" that was initially sent to nine universities.

Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests

The only debate between Virginia attorney general candidates is about to begin. You can watch it here: law.richmond.edu/about/commun...

Youngkin administration keeps details of paused federal grants under wraps from me and @margaretbarthel.bsky.social www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...

Arab and Middle Eastern journalists notice a troubling change. www.cjr.org/news/arab-mi...