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
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Virginia becomes first Southern state to mandate paid family and medical leave for workers
Virginia will establish a paid family and medical leave program by 2028, becoming the first Southern state to mandate paid…
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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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Virginia Supreme Court Blocks Redistricting Plan, Keeping Current Congressional Map in Place
Virginia’s Supreme Court blocked a proposed congressional redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers failed to follow the Constitution. The decision keeps the…
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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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Then and Now The Current — April 30, 1861: Virginia Adopts Its State Flag in Richmond
On April 30, 1861, Virginia’s secession convention in Richmond adopted the design that became the state flag.
Read MoreVirginia is taking another concrete step away from state-supported Confederate commemoration.
Virginia will phase out Confederate themed license plates starting July 2026, continuing a broader shift away from state supported Confederate…
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Virginia Backs Mid-Decade Redistricting, Opening Door to New House Map
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to temporarily redraw congressional districts before the 2026 elections, a move that…
Read MoreVirginia’s April 21 Ballot: A Vote on Redrawing Congressional Districts Early
Virginia voters will decide whether to allow early redrawing of congressional districts before 2031 and what that means for representation…
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Richmond-Trained Dentist Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s Death Marks Loss to Virginia Healthcare Community
Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a VCU trained dentist recognized for her academic excellence and community focused care, is being remembered for…
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