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.
In Virginia
SCC approves Chesterfield gas plant and Dominion rate hike, creates new rate class for data centers • Virginia Mercury
Dominion Energy was handed two major approvals from the State Corporation Commission on Tuesday after the board OK’d the controversial Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center as well as the utility’s n...
virginiamercury.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
In Virginia
In Virginia
What's next for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Gov. Youngkin says he will not run for Senate once his term as Virginia governor ends.
www.wusa9.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In Virginia
In Virginia
In Virginia, People in Prison are Still Working For Pennies
Most U.S. states still allow prisons to pay people incarcerated there subminimum wage for their labor.
www.100daysinappalachia.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In Virginia
In Virginia
Virginia data center tax incentives nearly doubled last year, meaning the state lost out on $1B
Virginia data centers have not had to pay the commonwealth $2.7 billion in sales and use taxes over the past decade, according to a report from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
www.pilotonline.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Virginia General Assembly
Virginia's rules for felons to regain voting rights could change soon
Only the governor can restore voting rights for people with felony convictions — for now.
www.vpm.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia's tough rules for felons to regain their voting rights could soon be changing
Virginia is one of just a few states where only the governor can restore voting rights for people with felony convictions. But Virginia's rules may soon be changing.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Election 25
Behind Virginia Democrats’ blue wave of votes was a green wave of money. Some challengers outspent Republican incumbents 14-1 on television.
House Democrats outraised 2.5 times more money than Republicans and wound up outspending them 14 times over on broadcast television in some key races.
cardinalnews.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Virginia Election 25
In Virginia
The Rise of Chaz Nuttycombe: Forecast is good for 26-year-old polling prognosticator
At just 26, Chaz Nuttycombe has taken the election prediction world by storm, becoming one of the most talked about and sought-after forecasters in the country.
www.wtvr.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Virginia General Assembly
Do Virginia localities need a "local income tax?"
Members of the General Assembly are about to start balancing the books for a new budget. They may consider a proposal that could bring more cash flow to localities across the state.
www.wvtf.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Virginia General Assembly
In Virginia
‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins • Virginia Mercury
Rick Buchanan didn’t expect to walk out before the first session even ended.The chair of the 5th Congressional District GOP Committee had arrived at the Donald W. Huffman Advance — the Republican Part...
virginiamercury.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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