Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s veto of legislation creating a regulated recreational marijuana marketplace leaves Virginia in a familiar position: marijuana possession…
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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
Proposed WIC cuts could strain low-income Virginia families, advocates warn
Advocates warn proposed cuts to the WIC program could place additional strain on low-income Virginia families who rely on nutrition…
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New state law mandates review of Dominion’s load forecasting, as data centers raise concerns
A new Virginia law requires regulators to scrutinize how Dominion Energy forecasts electricity demand, as surging data center growth raises…
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Virginia Cannabis Retail Launch Delayed Again by Gov. Abigail Spanberger
Virginia’s cannabis rollout faces another delay as Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes pushing retail sales to July 2027. The move raises…
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Powering the Cloud: How Data Centers Are Reshaping RVA… and Who Pays the Price
Richmond’s fast-growing data center industry is transforming the region’s infrastructure and economy—but rising energy demand, water usage, and policy battles…
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As power demand rises, Virginia passes laws aimed at stabilizing electric bills
New Virginia energy laws aim to protect customers from rising electric bills by limiting cost-sharing with large energy users and…
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Richmond Civil Rights Case Ends With Damages Against Patriot Front Members
A federal judge has ordered damages against members of a white nationalist group for their role in vandalizing an Arthur…
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United States Among the Only Three Nations Rejecting UN Measure on Chattel Slavery’s “Gravest Crime” Designation
The United States joined just two countries in opposing a UN resolution declaring slavery the gravest crime against humanity, highlighting…
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Cashless Tolls, Real Costs: Who’s Navigating Richmond’s New System—and Who’s Struggling
Richmond’s shift to all-electronic tolling is changing how drivers pay—and how much. As Pay-By-Plate statements begin arriving, early confusion, higher…
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Virginia General Assembly Leaves Richmond Without Final Budget Deal
The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its regular session in Richmond this week without reaching a final agreement on the state’s…
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