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1. Kaine and Warner operate as a single governing unit due to their relationship;
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
1. Kaine and Warner operate as a single governing unit due to their relationship;
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
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I’m probably one of the last people with a Daily Progress subscription but I’m very close to canceling. They produce very little content and I’m getting minimal news or value from them. Such a bummer to see it’s decline.
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I’m probably one of the last people with a Daily Progress subscription but I’m very close to canceling. They produce very little content and I’m getting minimal news or value from them. Such a bummer to see it’s decline.
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Exactly ppl are ignoring Kaine fell on his sword to save Warner, who has been shutdown-skeptical since March but knows voting as suck would end his career!!
Jennifer Carroll Foy should primary him
Jennifer Carroll Foy should primary him
1. Kaine and Warner operate as a single governing unit due to their relationship;
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Exactly ppl are ignoring Kaine fell on his sword to save Warner, who has been shutdown-skeptical since March but knows voting as suck would end his career!!
Jennifer Carroll Foy should primary him
Jennifer Carroll Foy should primary him
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I am currently hosting a Telephone Town Hall on the government shutdown and why I will vote NO on the deal in the Senate.
Follow along at bobbyscott.house.gov/live
Follow along at bobbyscott.house.gov/live
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I am currently hosting a Telephone Town Hall on the government shutdown and why I will vote NO on the deal in the Senate.
Follow along at bobbyscott.house.gov/live
Follow along at bobbyscott.house.gov/live
"The mother of a man who was shot and killed by Richmond police in March 2024 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against city officials and 11 Richmond police officers, including the officer who fired the fatal rounds, court records show."
Mother of man shot and killed by Richmond police sues officers, city officials
Latoya Hardney, mother of Kenneth Sharp — who was shot and killed by Richmond police in 2024 — has retained a California-based police misconduct attorney to represent her.
richmond.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
"The mother of a man who was shot and killed by Richmond police in March 2024 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against city officials and 11 Richmond police officers, including the officer who fired the fatal rounds, court records show."
"Indeed, given Dominion’s track record on efficiency, the SCC would have to take the initiative to meld a large load tariff for data centers with the VPP program and aggressive home efficiency investments."
Experts say Big Tech should buy you a heat pump • Virginia Mercury
The data center boom has catapulted Virginia into a serious energy crunch. We have more data centers here than in any other state, by far, and four times as many more are expected in the next few year...
virginiamercury.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Indeed, given Dominion’s track record on efficiency, the SCC would have to take the initiative to meld a large load tariff for data centers with the VPP program and aggressive home efficiency investments."
Virginia Hemp Industry Faces New Threat from McConnell’s Amendment
Virginia Hemp Industry Faces New Threat from McConnell’s Amendment
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s proposed “hemp fix” could devastate Virginia’s small hemp businesses by redefining hemp to include “total THC.” The change would outlaw most hemp-derived products like delta-8, ...
rvamag.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Virginia Hemp Industry Faces New Threat from McConnell’s Amendment
"In June, leaders from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown... and Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy signed an agreement to explore the development of a “reliable, resilient and responsible” energy source at the base."
Navy, Dominion sign energy agreement - Virginia Business
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Dominion Energy are studying solar, nuclear and gas power options to boost energy resilience at the base.
virginiabusiness.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"In June, leaders from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown... and Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy signed an agreement to explore the development of a “reliable, resilient and responsible” energy source at the base."
“It’s not that the genocide is at the top of everyone’s list, but issues like Gaza are proxies for people’s gauge on our moral compass. Until we have that trusted relationship, it doesn’t matter what we say."
Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’
Democrat Sam Rasoul, a Muslim, won re-election to the state legislature despite accusations of antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“It’s not that the genocide is at the top of everyone’s list, but issues like Gaza are proxies for people’s gauge on our moral compass. Until we have that trusted relationship, it doesn’t matter what we say."
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"A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components needed to make solar panels."
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported compone...
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components needed to make solar panels."
"Cameran Drew, 19, defeated his former high school government teacher, Kenneth Bell, by 10 votes for a seat on the Surry County Board of Supervisors this week. There are no hard feelings."
Virginia Teen Narrowly Defeats His Former Civics Teacher in County Election
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"Cameran Drew, 19, defeated his former high school government teacher, Kenneth Bell, by 10 votes for a seat on the Surry County Board of Supervisors this week. There are no hard feelings."
"Some residents said they felt blindsided by the proposal. Goochland resident Steve Fram said he heard about it over dinner with a neighbor. Others who recently moved to the county and now find themselves near the district fear they may have to relocate."
Goochland approves tech overlay district after hours of resident backlash • Virginia Mercury
Goochland County, home to just over 28,000 residents and more than two hours south of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” is the latest locality to face intense community pushback over plans to l...
virginiamercury.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"Some residents said they felt blindsided by the proposal. Goochland resident Steve Fram said he heard about it over dinner with a neighbor. Others who recently moved to the county and now find themselves near the district fear they may have to relocate."
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Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.
richmond.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.
1. Kaine and Warner operate as a single governing unit due to their relationship;
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
1. Kaine and Warner operate as a single governing unit due to their relationship;
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
2. Kaine has hinted he won't run in 2030. Expect a hand-picked replacement (like Rep. McClellan) from the Kaine patronage lineage.
3. Primary Mark Warner. The case against him is book length.
"The closure affects all Manassas City Public Schools on Monday and Tuesday, November 10 and 11, 2025. While the division had already planned to close on Veterans Day, officials cited a cybersecurity issue as the reason for the additional day off."
Manassas City Public Schools Closed for 2 Days Following Cybersecurity Incident
“A cyber security incident is impacting MCPS operations,” Manassas City School Board Member Sara Brescia announced.
www.potomaclocal.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
"The closure affects all Manassas City Public Schools on Monday and Tuesday, November 10 and 11, 2025. While the division had already planned to close on Veterans Day, officials cited a cybersecurity issue as the reason for the additional day off."
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“ICE loves to demand our papers but it seems they don’t like it as much when we demand theirs,” said Ginger Quintero-McCall, one of FPF's lawyers in our latest FOIA lawsuit against the immigration agency.
FPF takes ICE to court over dangerous secrecy
FOIA lawsuit targets ICE’s efforts to stop congressional oversight of detention facilities
freedom.press
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“ICE loves to demand our papers but it seems they don’t like it as much when we demand theirs,” said Ginger Quintero-McCall, one of FPF's lawyers in our latest FOIA lawsuit against the immigration agency.
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Statewide food drive links donors with food banks amid government shutdown and SNAP uncertainty
Statewide food drive links donors with food banks amid government shutdown and SNAP uncertainty
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The Virginia Cares Initiative is designed to make donating to regional food banks easier for residents who want to help.
The post Statewide food drive links donors with food banks amid government shutdown and SNAP uncertainty appeared first on Cardinal News.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Statewide food drive links donors with food banks amid government shutdown and SNAP uncertainty
"A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components needed to make solar panels."
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported compone...
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components needed to make solar panels."
"City employees were also found in noncompliance, as 37 purchases made with their P-cards did not contain an itemized receipt and 15 purchases exceeded the $500 card limit out of the 591 purchases reviewed by the OSA."
www.wavy.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
"City employees were also found in noncompliance, as 37 purchases made with their P-cards did not contain an itemized receipt and 15 purchases exceeded the $500 card limit out of the 591 purchases reviewed by the OSA."
"Virginia’s GOP candidates often campaigned on anti-transgender policies in alignment with Trump — a strategy that voters seemingly rebuked amid the Democratic sweep of the state’s executive branch and gains in the House of Delegates."
Democrats say Virginia voters rejected anti-trans platforms • Virginia Mercury
For much of 2025, Democrats in Virginia campaigned on addressing affordability issues and federal funding cuts handed down by President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress. Virginia’s ...
virginiamercury.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"Virginia’s GOP candidates often campaigned on anti-transgender policies in alignment with Trump — a strategy that voters seemingly rebuked amid the Democratic sweep of the state’s executive branch and gains in the House of Delegates."
600 traffic citations dismissed after Augusta County deputy didn't properly show badge
600 traffic citations dismissed after Augusta County deputy didn't properly show badge
Sheriff Donald Smith had an estimated 600 traffic citations dismissed this week in Augusta County General District Court.
www.newsleader.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
600 traffic citations dismissed after Augusta County deputy didn't properly show badge
“The survey will ask voters about their experience using ranked-choice voting, how confident they feel in understanding the system, and whether they support using ranked-choice in future local elections,” Hudson said.
As Arlington governance-change supporters gear up for Richmond, one key legislator is wary | ARLnow.com
With election season in the rear-view mirror, Arlington's civic and political leaders are again turning to potential changes in the county's form of governance. But while several local organizations h...
www.arlnow.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“The survey will ask voters about their experience using ranked-choice voting, how confident they feel in understanding the system, and whether they support using ranked-choice in future local elections,” Hudson said.
“This is sort of a risky business,” Sen. Barbara Favola (D-40) said at a community roundtable yesterday (Thursday). “It could go either way. It is not a magic bullet.”
Sen. Favola: Redistricting effort holds potential, but also pitfalls, for Democrats | ARLnow.com
While supportive of redrawing congressional boundaries, one of Arlington's state legislators isn't convinced that it will guarantee her party more seats in the House of Representatives next year. "Thi...
www.arlnow.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“This is sort of a risky business,” Sen. Barbara Favola (D-40) said at a community roundtable yesterday (Thursday). “It could go either way. It is not a magic bullet.”
“Shame on UVA for doing that to you,” Acosta said during the show. “Shame on this interim president for doing that to you.”
www.wric.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“Shame on UVA for doing that to you,” Acosta said during the show. “Shame on this interim president for doing that to you.”
"Gloria noted she put $15 in a machine and ended up hitting nothing. She wasn’t happy.
“At least you got a T-shirt,” Willie said."
“At least you got a T-shirt,” Willie said."
Curious gamblers visit Norfolk’s temporary casino on first day
Norfolk’s temporary casino structure opened Friday and welcomed a steady stream of curious customers on its first day. The mellow atmosphere was a stark contrast to the fanfare of the Portsmo…
www.pilotonline.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Gloria noted she put $15 in a machine and ended up hitting nothing. She wasn’t happy.
“At least you got a T-shirt,” Willie said."
“At least you got a T-shirt,” Willie said."