Elizabeth Beyer
@bethabeyer.bsky.social
Virginia state politics reporter for Cardinal News. Former APSA Congressional Fellow, Wisconsin State Journal reporter and La Crosse Tribune reporter. Always moving, usually grumpy.
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Trump is forcing Northern Virginia to reinvent its economy. Here’s what that means for the rest of the state.
Communities in Southwest and Southside know something about major employers downsizing, but we've never seen anything like what's happening now in the D.C. area, according to the director…
Communities in Southwest and Southside know something about major employers downsizing, but we've never seen anything like what's happening now in the D.C. area, according to the director…
Trump is forcing Northern Virginia to reinvent its economy. Here’s what that means for the rest of the state.
Communities in Southwest and Southside know something about major employers downsizing, but we've never seen anything like what's happening now in the D.C. area, according to the director of a think tank that specializes in the region's economy.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Trump is forcing Northern Virginia to reinvent its economy. Here’s what that means for the rest of the state.
Communities in Southwest and Southside know something about major employers downsizing, but we've never seen anything like what's happening now in the D.C. area, according to the director…
Communities in Southwest and Southside know something about major employers downsizing, but we've never seen anything like what's happening now in the D.C. area, according to the director…
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One month after catastrophic flooding in Southwest Virginia, still no word on requests for a federal disaster declaration
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
One month after catastrophic flooding in Southwest Virginia, still no word on requests for a federal disaster declaration
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
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March 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
One month after catastrophic flooding in Southwest Virginia, still no word on requests for a federal disaster declaration
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
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Northern Virginia has more data centers than anywhere else in the world. Here’s its advice for Southside.
Elected officials and residents in Prince William and Loudoun counties want Southside to draw on their experience with the data center industry.
Elected officials and residents in Prince William and Loudoun counties want Southside to draw on their experience with the data center industry.
Northern Virginia has more data centers than anywhere else in the world. Here’s its advice for Southside.
Elected officials and residents in Prince William and Loudoun counties want Southside to draw on their experience with the data center industry.
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March 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Northern Virginia has more data centers than anywhere else in the world. Here’s its advice for Southside.
Elected officials and residents in Prince William and Loudoun counties want Southside to draw on their experience with the data center industry.
Elected officials and residents in Prince William and Loudoun counties want Southside to draw on their experience with the data center industry.
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Uh oh. Should we be concerned that she’s discovered YouTube?
#cattledog #australiancattledog #acd #blueheeler #heeler #herdingbreed #cattle #cow #grazer
#cattledog #australiancattledog #acd #blueheeler #heeler #herdingbreed #cattle #cow #grazer
March 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Uh oh. Should we be concerned that she’s discovered YouTube?
#cattledog #australiancattledog #acd #blueheeler #heeler #herdingbreed #cattle #cow #grazer
#cattledog #australiancattledog #acd #blueheeler #heeler #herdingbreed #cattle #cow #grazer
I don’t know what “The End” is but I like this photo of my dog.
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March 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I don’t know what “The End” is but I like this photo of my dog.
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Weekend deluge leaves destroyed homes, washed-out roads and at least 1 death
Weekend deluge leaves destroyed homes, washed-out roads and at least 1 death
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The southwestern tip of the state was inundated…
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February 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Weekend deluge leaves destroyed homes, washed-out roads and at least 1 death
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Gusty winds break more trees and power lines after days of ice and flooding
Gusty winds break more trees and power lines after days of ice and flooding
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Strong westerly winds gusting over 50 mph were bringing…
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February 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Gusty winds break more trees and power lines after days of ice and flooding
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Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
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Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
The individuals, who work in an agency that oversees the nation's nuclear stockpile, had been fired on Thursday and lost access to their federal government email accounts.
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February 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
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State of Surveillance: Everyone’s watching
State of Surveillance: Everyone’s watching
Chances are you’ve been recorded on video thousands of times by dozens if not hundreds of law enforcement surveillance cameras. What information do they capture? Who can see it? What can it be used for?
The post State of Surveillance: Everyone’s…
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February 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
State of Surveillance: Everyone’s watching
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The death of his infant son leads Head to introduce a bill
The death of his infant son leads Head to introduce a bill
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The Botetourt County state senator said the issue of stillbirths…
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January 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The death of his infant son leads Head to introduce a bill
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Current Enthusiasm Gap in Virginia ? 1/22/25
From all available (& unavailable) information, Democrats are now filed to run (or intend to file) in 79/100 HDs, and Republicans are filed to run in 56/100 HDs. The absolute deadline to file is in June.
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From all available (& unavailable) information, Democrats are now filed to run (or intend to file) in 79/100 HDs, and Republicans are filed to run in 56/100 HDs. The absolute deadline to file is in June.
www.vpap.org/elections/ho...
January 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Current Enthusiasm Gap in Virginia ? 1/22/25
From all available (& unavailable) information, Democrats are now filed to run (or intend to file) in 79/100 HDs, and Republicans are filed to run in 56/100 HDs. The absolute deadline to file is in June.
www.vpap.org/elections/ho...
From all available (& unavailable) information, Democrats are now filed to run (or intend to file) in 79/100 HDs, and Republicans are filed to run in 56/100 HDs. The absolute deadline to file is in June.
www.vpap.org/elections/ho...
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NEW: Tickets are now available for the annual Virginia Capitol Correspondents Association's Gala on Feb. 6! 🎉
Join us for an evening w/ guest speakers Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears & former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Get your tickets here ⬇️
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Join us for an evening w/ guest speakers Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears & former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Get your tickets here ⬇️
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Virginia Capitol Correspondents Association 2025 Gala
Join us for the Virginia Capitol Correspondents Association's 2025 Event!
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January 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NEW: Tickets are now available for the annual Virginia Capitol Correspondents Association's Gala on Feb. 6! 🎉
Join us for an evening w/ guest speakers Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears & former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Get your tickets here ⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-c...
Join us for an evening w/ guest speakers Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears & former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Get your tickets here ⬇️
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Virginia’s emergency response has been hampered by a lack of resources for years. Advocates and lawmakers hope 2025 is the year that will change.
Virginia’s emergency response has been hampered by a lack of resources for years. Advocates and lawmakers hope 2025 is the year that will change.
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Legislators from both parties have introduced measures…
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January 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Virginia’s emergency response has been hampered by a lack of resources for years. Advocates and lawmakers hope 2025 is the year that will change.
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Youngkin: Land-use rights regarding data centers, solar should remain with localities
Youngkin: Land-use rights regarding data centers, solar should remain with localities
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a proponent of data centers, noted in his…
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January 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Youngkin: Land-use rights regarding data centers, solar should remain with localities
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Virginia faces a policy train wreck over conflicting goals for data centers, energy and land use
Virginia faces a policy train wreck over conflicting goals for data centers, energy and land use
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Data centers are driving power demands and state law mandates…
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January 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Virginia faces a policy train wreck over conflicting goals for data centers, energy and land use
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Budget surplus, solar farms and abortion rights likely to dominate General Assembly session
Budget surplus, solar farms and abortion rights likely to dominate General Assembly session
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Here's what legislators in Southwest and Southside…
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January 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Budget surplus, solar farms and abortion rights likely to dominate General Assembly session
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The constitutional lesson in Richmond’s water crisis
The constitutional lesson in Richmond’s water crisis
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Why did the General Assembly have to meet even though the…
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January 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The constitutional lesson in Richmond’s water crisis
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Republican Cifers wins special election; two Northern Virginia seats stay in Democratic hands
Republican Cifers wins special election; two Northern Virginia seats stay in Democratic hands
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Virginia held three special elections to fill vacancies in the…
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January 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Republican Cifers wins special election; two Northern Virginia seats stay in Democratic hands
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Richmond water crisis forces delay of General Assembly session
Richmond water crisis forces delay of General Assembly session
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A powerful winter storm that swept across the U.S.…
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January 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Richmond water crisis forces delay of General Assembly session
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Del. Jones makes unannounced visit to Red Onion following reports of inmate mistreatment and self-immolation
Del. Jones makes unannounced visit to Red Onion following reports of inmate mistreatment and self-immolation
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After talking to inmates, Del. Michael Jones, D-Richmond and a…
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December 31, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Del. Jones makes unannounced visit to Red Onion following reports of inmate mistreatment and self-immolation
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Both parties appear to be in cahoots to cover up what they know about Santa Claus
Both parties appear to be in cahoots to cover up what they know about Santa Claus
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An investigation into this mysterious philanthropist raises…
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December 24, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Both parties appear to be in cahoots to cover up what they know about Santa Claus
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Congress passes legislation to provide Hurricane Helene relief
Congress passes legislation to provide Hurricane Helene relief
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After a whirlwind week on Capitol…
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December 22, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Congress passes legislation to provide Hurricane Helene relief
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After fire rips through vacant Virginia Intermont campus, officials say city of Bristol likely to bear cost of cleanup
After fire rips through vacant Virginia Intermont campus, officials say city of Bristol likely to bear cost of cleanup
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The college closed in May 2014. The property…
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December 21, 2024 at 12:10 PM
After fire rips through vacant Virginia Intermont campus, officials say city of Bristol likely to bear cost of cleanup
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Congresswoman Wexton scores one last legislative victory
Senator Kaine was able to pass her bill funding pediatric cancer research in the Senate
It was taken out of spending bill, but had already passed House
Long story short, it passed and will be part of Wexton’s legacy
Senator Kaine was able to pass her bill funding pediatric cancer research in the Senate
It was taken out of spending bill, but had already passed House
Long story short, it passed and will be part of Wexton’s legacy
December 21, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Congresswoman Wexton scores one last legislative victory
Senator Kaine was able to pass her bill funding pediatric cancer research in the Senate
It was taken out of spending bill, but had already passed House
Long story short, it passed and will be part of Wexton’s legacy
Senator Kaine was able to pass her bill funding pediatric cancer research in the Senate
It was taken out of spending bill, but had already passed House
Long story short, it passed and will be part of Wexton’s legacy