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Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin)

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Curator of Virginia Town Crier (https://virginiatowncrier.link/) sharing Virginia political and governmental news. Retired director of legislative and regulatory affairs for Virginia Department of Social Services. Former broadcast journalist.

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The Washington Nationals are aiming to be more versatile in 2026 Under Blake Butera, the Nationals aim to be more versatile both in the field and on the mound

Nationals

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Senator L. Louise Lucas Fights Other Democrats Against Big Fat Tax Breaks for Data Centers Enacted by a GOP Governor ➤ 39 days until the redistricting referendum on April 21, 2026

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A voter’s guide to the redistricting referendum in Virginia The April 21 referendum will determine if Virginia lawmakers can draw new districts that could add four Democratic seats to the state’s congressional delegation.

Virginia Politics

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‘This is about equity’: In Richmond, Va. workers, lawmakers push for inclusive labor rights for all • Virginia Mercury Lawmakers still debating proposal to repeal law banning collective bargaining for most public employees.

Virginia Politics

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Virginia joins states challenging Trump admin regulations that limit free birth control access • Virginia Mercury The Affordable Care Act includes requirements that insurers cover contraception, but regulations established in Trump’s first term broadened exceptions for employers and universities with religious or...

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Va. revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress As the General Assembly faces a likely overtime or special session in agreeing on a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly last month because of a softening labor market and i...

In Virginia

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Democrats Start with Advantages in Virginia Redistricting Amendment Election - State Navigate Democrats have some advantages in their quest to gerrymander Virginia.

Redistricting Refererendum

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2026 Constitutional Amendment Turnout Explore Virginia county and precinct turnout for the 2026 constitutional amendment election.

Redistricting Referendum

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$2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations Lawmakers may be out of time to finalize spending during their regular session.

Virginia Politics

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Black legislators celebrate election law wins as Virginia General Assembly session draws to a close “Our work on voting rights and ballot access has led to historic election turnout and our ranking among top 15 states in ease of voting,” said Newport News Democratic Delegate Cia Price.

Virginia Politics

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Will lawmakers leave Richmond without a budget deal? Leaders of the money committees are at an impasse over the budget, and the deadlock may derail the end of the General Assembly session.

Virginia General Assembly

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Virginia Gov. Spanberger says consumption tax on data centers being discussed With the House of Delegates and the state Senate at loggerheads over a $1.9 billion tax break for data centers, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is floating a new idea for ensuring data centers pay their fa…

In Virginia

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What will Brad Lord’s role be on the 2026 Washington Nationals? Brad Lord was the story of Nats Spring Training last year, but he has flown under the radar so far in 2026

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Key Nationals Youngster Predicted to Be Breakout Player This Season While the Washington Nationals haven't had a ton of success as a team in recent years, a few of their players have broken out into stardom due to personal achie

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What prediction markets tell us about the odds of redistricting Kalshi bettors are more optimistic than public opinion polls, but remind us that voters only have the first say.

Virginia Redistricting

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Virginia Democrats are running for House seats that don't exist yet That includes Virginia's former first lady, Dorothy McAuliffe.

Virginia Politics

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Lynchburg vice mayor refers to rape, genocide in critique of redistricting referendum Lynchburg Vice Mayor Curt Diemer's decision to equate Virginia's April 21 congressional redistricting referendum to rape and genocide was condemned by Hill City residents.

Virginia Redistricting

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Why the redistricting results might not stand: It’s because of a Lynchburg man who wanted to run for office more than a century ago but never did A 1912 Virginia Supreme Court case held that justices should let an election go forward, then rule afterwards if it was constitutional. Here’s the story.

Virginia Redistricting

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Special session looks likely as the budget battle over data center tax exemptions continues House Appropriations Chair and budget conferee Del. Luke Torian told reporters on Tuesday that the 11 conferees had not yet met regarding the budget.

Virginia Politics

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